SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
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The Small Business Empowerment Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking primarily in Missouri, having granted a total of $515K to six grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide small business training, technical assistance and entrepreneurial education to high poverty areas in the greater St. Louis region.
Cause Areas
2
Entrepreneurship
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT FUND CDFI
$500K
57%
PROSPERITY CONNECTION
$200K
23%
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST LOUIS COUNTY MO EDUC FACILITIES AUTH
$32.5K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER?
No. SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER give?
SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER make each year?
In 2024, SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $515 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT FUND CDFI, PROSPERITY CONNECTION, and SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST LOUIS COUNTY MO EDUC FACILITIES AUTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER?
SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.