WELLS FARGO

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Round 2 PORTAL Closed

Thank you for visiting the Wells Fargo Open for Business Grant information page.

We are so pleased that you are here! Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity is excited to lead such a transformative opportunity for our various communities. The application portal for Round 2, Open For Business Grant will open May 15, 2023 at 5a.m. CST. The new $8M availability of the grant funds marks the second phase of the three-year, $20M Open for Business program.

The grant application portal deadline has been extended and will officially close June 7, 2023 at 11:59p.m. CST.  If you have technical issues with the online grant portal, please use this link ofb technical support to submit a request for technical support.  Thank you for your interest in the Wells Fargo Open for Business grant opportunity.

SMALL BUSINESS

ACTIVE PHASE

The application portal is now closed. We are currently evaluating qualified participants

NON PROFIT

ACTIVE PHASE

The application portal is now closed. We are currently evaluating qualified participants

The purpose of this grant program is to help diversely owned small businesses and non-profit organizations own more of their assets, such as property, equipment, and technology. It is our belief that ownership allows for greater impact of one’s hard work and investment. We salute small business owners and non-profit organizers for their tremendous efforts to impact our local communities.

This program is made possible by a grant from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund. Additional details of the program will be uploaded and added as new updates continue to evolve. You are welcome to check back for more information regarding this frequently. We strongly encourage you to sign up as a subscriber to the Houston Fund for Social Justice newsletter to have updates delivered directly to your inbox.

HIGHLIGHTS

Wells Fargo Open for Business Grant Launch

HOUSTON

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity announced the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse small business and non-profit organizations. 

“Opening this portal is an incredible step towards the progress we initiated in May 2021 when we established the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity. We are providing access to much-needed funds for Houston’s small businesses of color and non-profits that focus on leveling the playing field. It will empower their work, allow them to thrive, extend their reach, and support innovation,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Thanks to corporate partnerships, we have come a long way in a short time and are now funding foundational change in the Houston community.”

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