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NC IDEA ENGAGE marks 6th anniversary

Apr 16, 2023 11:57AM ● By Randee Brown
Since its inception, NC IDEA ENGAGE has championed its mission to expand the reach of entrepreneurial communities in North Carolina by offering mostly $5,000 grants to organizations and advocates supporting entrepreneurs. These small grants help develop new programs and community events; and facilitate efforts that bring like-minded folks together to support entrepreneurial activity. 

NC IDEA ENGAGE funds exciting and diverse entrepreneurial programs and events from the mountains to the coast. A few upcoming ENGAGE events over the next 2 months include:
Over six years, 325+ grants and $1.6M later, the program continues to see the impact on communities throughout the state. Approximately 70% of grants have been awarded in support of organizations or individuals offering programming focused specifically on under-represented entrepreneurs; those in Tier 1 or 2 counties, minority, or female founders. 

NC IDEA accepts ENGAGE grant applications on a rolling basis allowing us to actively meet new organizations, and help them offer new initiatives, programming and events throughout the year. If you have a program, activity, or need that supports ambitious entrepreneurs, NC IDEA would love to hear from you and invites you to apply for an NC IDEA ENGAGE grant!

Source: NC IDEA Foundation