Lift As We Rise Grant by Gabby
In honor of International Women’s Day, actress and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union and celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims, co-founders of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, are partnering with LinkedIn to help close this gap with a $25,000 grant initiative, awarded to three Black female-owned businesses each in the fashion, skincare and hair accessories space.
The $75,000 total fund is being offered in honor of International Women’s Day, with the star of Bring It On and Bad Boys II teaming-up with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims for the initiative. The pair previously co-founded hair-care brand Flawless by Gabrielle Union together, and are now partnering with LinkedIn to offer these grants along with mentorship sessions.
Eligibility requirements
Must be 18+.
The company must be based and operated in the United States (open to U.S. residents and U.S.-based brands only).
The company must be in one of the following categories: fashion, skincare, or hair accessories/tools.
Must have an existing company website and social media presence.
Products are not in distribution at a major retailer.
Businesses must be past the ideation phase with a fully developed product or service with customers, or ready for customers.
Deadline
Eligible applicants must complete the application in its entirety and submit it by April 19. To learn more about the Lift As We Rise Grant visit https://flawlesscurls.com/pages/lift-as-we-climb-business-grant-application