FOR BLACK WOMEN FOR-PROFIT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS READY TO FIND, APPLY FOR, AND WIN FOUR-, FIVE-, AND SIX-FIGURE SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS {AND GRANT-FUNDED OPPORTUNITIES}…IN LESS THAN 90 DAYS!
YOU WILL LEARN DR. AJ’s SIGNATURE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS THAT SHE ONLY TEACHES IN THE GRANT G.A.M.E MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM WITH MORE CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY THAN HIRING A GRANT WRITER. {OR TRYING TO APPLY FOR GRANTS ON YOUR OWN}
“Thanks to Dr. AJ Austin and the Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program, I secured TWO full scholarships to the Bank of America e-Cornell Women’s Entrepreneurship Program and the Wealthy Women 12-Week Financial Literacy Program—completely FREE, and WON my first $1,000 small business pitch competition! That alone was well worth the investment!” – Victoria Featherstone [Podcaster], $5,500 Incubator / Accelerator Scholarship / Pitch Competition Winner
$6,000 WINNER
Left-to-Right: Tabitha Brown, Ashley Rankin – Our Village United Small Business Pitch Competition…
$15,000 WINNER
Brittany won her FIRST small business pitch competition!
“First off, I’m shaking in my boots!!! I just applied for 2 small business grants, like OMG, who am I? At first, I felt like this is too much to apply for my first time right out of a mentorship. Then, the Godly woman inside said, “My God didn’t give me fear!” So, now this is just the beginning.” -M. Dimples
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
3-MONTH MENTORSHIP
This option is perfect if you like to move at your own pace and already know how to hold yourself accountable.
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is a one-time payment that gives you three-month access to our self-paced, self-study small business grant coaching course and allows you to learn-at-your leisure — hands-free and on-the-go — with unlimited 24/7 access to Dr. AJ Austin via e-mail to answer all of your grant-based questions and a virtual community to engage and learn with LIVE online.
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is a one-time payment, three month’s access, self-paced, self-study course that allows you to learn-at-your leisure — hands-free and on-the-go unlimited access to Dr. AJ Austin to e-mail your grant-based questions 24/7 and a community to engage and learn with LIVE online several times a week.
Click the button below to CLAIM THE $297 SCHOLARSHIP PRICE to join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program [Self-Study]
“Dr. AJ Austin is an excellent Coach who I’m actively working with. [She] models excellence and coaching and so many great things. She is the reason why I have been so successful in receiving $31,000 in [small business] grants for my skin care business. She’s helped me to clarify my social impact. She’s helped me to articulate the success metrics that I’m accomplishing and achieving year-to-year, and she’s helped me to refine my storytelling.” -Ashley Rankin, $31,000 Small Business Grant Winner (L’Oreal Inclusive Beauty Grant Winner, Esty Grant Winner, McDonald’s School Classroom Grant Winner)
It’s small business grant application community of support and accountability, along with a range of digital learning products –specifically designed to cater to diverse industries.
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET IN THE GRANT G.A.M.E MENTORSHIP PROGRAM:
In the new best-selling book, #FindingFunding, you’ll unveil the hidden path to finding funding via tips on how to secure debt-free non-traditional funding for your Black woman-owned for-profit small business.
Uncover the 25 secrets to finding and securing small business grants (and grant-funded opportunities) for Black women small business owners
60 business expenses grants cover
27 frequently asked small business grant application questions (and how to answer them) — featuring award-winning answers for grants, incubator / accelerator program scholarships, small business pitchcompetitions, small business grant essay answers/templates and more!
From grant application essentials to avoidingscams, this guide empowers you with indispensable knowledge.
Harness the power of a video pitch, AI-assisted applications, and exclusive tips tailored for Black women for-profit small business owners.
Learn from real-life case studies and success stories, gain access to valuable resources, and master the art of grant application feedback and follow-up.
Inside the #FindingFunding e-book, you’ll find tips on:
Business funding (like grants, scholarships, competitions, contests, giveaways, etc.)
How I got started on my journey to securing over six-figures in funding in less than 6 months
Introducing your business to incubators, accelerators, and fellowship program funding
The most frequently asked questions on most business grant applications
Grant levels, timeframes and award amounts
Avoiding business grant SCAMS
The business grant funding cycle
A Business Grant Application Checklist
Business grant essay writing tips
Business grant essay writing examples
Business video pitch competition template and pitch winning example
10 tips on how NOT to win grants
A grant winner’s questionnaire
A grant check-in / follow-up letter
Frequently asked questions of new business grant applicants
10 Secrets to winning grants as a Black woman-owned small business
5 Grant-specific tips for applying for business grants as a Black woman-owned business
How to use artificial intelligence (AI) to apply for business grants
Artificial Intelligence (AI) business grant essay prompts (and more!)
A case study about using AI to apply for business grant funding
Don’t let funding limitations hold you back – DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY of the #FindingFunding e-book when you join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program TODAY!
AI APP (READS THE BOOK TO YOU): Download the FREE app that will read the #FindingFunding e-book to you on your iPhone or Android devices
GRANT G.A.M.E (VIRTUAL) EVENT (REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
Get the step-by-step walk through of how to develop your small business grant winning Grant Application Strategy (GAS) and fill the Grant Application Process (GAP) using the ‘AAA Method’ during this training video
GRANT G.A.M.E (2-DAY BOOTCAMP) REPLAY – $97 VALUE
GRANT G.A.M.E MASTERCLASS (VIDEO REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
5-STEP ‘GRANT GUIDE’ (AUDIO) – $17 VALUE
HOW TO USE AI TO APPLY FOR GRANTS (VIDEO REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
HOW TO TELL A COMPELLING STORY (THAT WINS GRANTS) – $97 VALUE
30-DAY GRANT G.A.M.E ACTION PLAN (VIDEO REPLAY)
INTERVIEW WITH A $55,000 GRANT WINNER (AUDIO / VIDEO RECORDING)
HOW TO GET GRANTS TO COME TO YOU (VIDEO TRAINING)
3 HOURS PER WEEK OF GRANT PREP ACADEMY (GPA) TIKTOK LIVES – $2,700 WEEKLY VALUE
GRANT TEAMMATE INTERVIEW CALL NOTES (AUDIO)
BEHIND-THE-SCENES ‘ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR’ AWARD VIDEO (W/ A TWIST)!
500+ HOURS OF GRANT PREP ACADEMY (GPA) TIKTOK REPLAYS VIDEO PLAYLIST – VALUED AT OVER $100,000
BONUS: ‘POP UP PERKS’ (EXCLUSIVE EMAILS)
BONUS: INTERVIEW WITH A $29,000 GRANT WINNER
BONUS: GRANT TRACKER TEMPLATE (featuring $1.2M in grants and grant-funded opportunities)
BONUS:(13) SECRET GRANT SOURCES for business grants and grant-funded opportunities!
Applying for small business grants and want your applications to STAND OUT? These training videos are full of insider secrets like where to look, how to qualify, and what types of small business grants you should be applying for, according to your small business phase type. Also, what grants should not be used for, how to hit your small business grant goals, what to look for in a small business grant scam, and the major differences between a non-profit organization grant proposal process and a for-profit small business grant application process.
PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: You’ll receive application access links to our Top (5) Partner Programs [small business training and development programs known as incubators and accelerators] to WIN SCHOLARSHIPS for small business training and development programs and other grant-funded opportunities/educational experiences — full of teaching/tips and mentorship on digital marketing strategy, business finance fundamentals, customers and competition, financial planning, leadership, negotiation, operations, sales, innovation, and social impact strategy and goals.
Customized alerts of small business grants to apply for that are tailored to startup and established small businesses. Plus, opportunities in funding {like grants, small business pitch competitions, business program scholarships and more} vetted for Black women for-profit small business owners,
The Grant G.A.M.E e-book featuring the 3-part ‘A.S.K’ Method that walks you through step-by-step exactly what to say on your small business grant applications using your impact, influence, and income — while making sure you’re applying for the right types of small business grants, and grant-funded opportunities like small business pitch competitions, contests, giveaways, bursaries, partnerships and sponsorships for your Black woman-owned for-profit small business
BLACK WOMEN IN GRANTS e-book on how Black women for-profit small business owners win grants featuring client case studies, success stories and testimonials from Black Women In Grants ‘The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program’
The Grant G.A.M.E MentorshipProgram includes videos, audios, e-books, and interviews with Grant WINNERS of over $353,460.00.
After registering for this program, you’ll gain immediateaccess to all of these digital goodies
A $5,029 VALUE COURSE!
(PLUS, OVER $100,000 [SIX-FIGURES] IN LIVE + PRE-RECORDED MENTORSHIP / GRANT GUIDANCE / COACHING / TRAINING ALL INCLUDED)
Click the button below for the $297 SCHOLARSHIP PRICE for The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
3-MONTH MENTORSHIP
This option is perfect if you like to move at your own pace and already know how to hold yourself accountable.
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is a one-time payment that gives you six-month access to our self-paced, self-study small business grant coaching course and allows you to learn-at-your leisure — hands-free and on-the-go — with unlimited 24/7 access to Dr. AJ Austin via e-mail to answer all of your grant-based questions and a virtual community to engage and learn with LIVE online.
“Thank you so much for your help! I just wanted to share that I made it to the next round as a finalist for the Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge! I’m presenting to a panel of judges in order to advance to the live judging round! I’m freaking out a little.” – Tae, My Own Lane Aquatics (NYC)
This is a Grant Application Mentorship for Entrepreneurs, specifically, Black women for-profit small business owners who are seeking funding/financial assistance.
Overall, The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program will help you confidently prepare and apply for futurefunding for your Black woman-owned small business by providing access to real-life business grant winning examples and leveraging the education and experience of the six-figure grant-funded Black woman small business owner and Founder.
If You Are A
(Current or future) Black woman for-profit small business owners with a desire, but struggle to start, sustain, or scale — and require financial assistance that is easy to find, apply for, and win (and is representative of your entrepreneurial stage).
TRANSFORMATION you’ll receive once you join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program:
Improving your small business Grant Application Skills
Development of your small business grant application storytelling / essay writing / video pitch essay skills
Finding, applying for [and securing] your first -or next- 4,5, or 6-figure small business (cash) grant
Finding and securing your ideal small business incubator or accelerator scholarship / grant-funded opportunity
Discovering small business pitch competitions, contests, and giveaways
Our services uniquely empower Black women for-profit small business owners to confidently navigate the small business grant application process, transforming their potential into tangible financial success by providing expert mentorship and a proven strategy that has already resulted in significant wins for our clients.
NY SWIM COACH WINS $11,700 IN 90 DAYS!!!
“I wish I would have known that there is a system…A way to answer the questions. Before finding you, Dr. AJ. I was willynilly answering the questions to the best of my ability. I wasn’t tailoring my questions, I was just answering them. There was no plan.” -T.S. Hendricks, Long Island, NY
[$5,000 Lenovo Tech Upgrade Winner, Bank United ‘Small Business Big Dreams’ Small Business Pitch Competition Winner, $1,000 Nassau County, NY Chapter Small Business Pitch Competition, L.O.C.A.L $5,000 Winner, $8,000 Grant Winner, $3,500 Our Village United Pitch Competition Winner]
If You Want To Win A Grant to
Improve the quality of your product or service (to help you sell moreand make more money)
Strengthen your financial stability within your small business (by hiring staff, or yourself — and offer benefits)
Expand your marketing reach/efforts/team
Improve your professional development / support network by hiring a professional Business Coach, Trainer, Mentor, or Accountability Partner
Increase your opportunities to give back to your online/offline community
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
3-MONTH MENTORSHIP
This option is perfect if you like to move at your own pace and already know how to hold yourself accountable.
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is a one-time payment that gives you six-month access to our self-paced, self-study small business grant coaching course and allows you to learn-at-your leisure — hands-free and on-the-go — with unlimited 24/7 access to Dr. AJ Austin via e-mail to answer all of your grant-based questions and a virtual community to engage and learn with LIVE online.
‘I won $15K thanks to Dr. AJ and everything I learned in her program.’
“It took me a little while (I didn’t have a job!). Honestly, I didn’t have the money to invest [in The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program] when I ran across your TikTok Live. I found the money! I also ended up applying for a local startup business grant in my city. I used everything I learned from you, and your [The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program] to help me. I won $15,000 [in 90 days!]! OMG! I’m grateful. I am just high! It was worth it. And, I’m so thankful for you. It was divine that I ran across your page; I was like, “Oh my goodness, this is PERFECT for me!”. Since then, I got a job! I thank you. I’m so thankful. I am so thankful for you! Thank you. Thank, you, thank you, thank you! I’m so thankful. Even if I didn’t win, I would have all the tools that I needed to present my business elsewhere. I have everything I need plus everything I learned from you about pitching and everything in your curriculum. It was in my favor. I learned so much about social impact from you’, I honed-in on that and told a story — it honestly helped me change the basis of my business. Just talking to you helped me make that happen. I have a partnership with a local food bank. That made it even better. I’m super, super, super thankful. It was worth it, honestly. I learned a lot. I don’t think I would have placed [in the pitch competition] without you. The access to the pitches and the interviews you give us when we join the mentorship are vital because you can see an example, you can pick up jewels and create your own flow from it. It was super, super worth it. I’m so thankful for you. It’s been an amazing journey. I won $15K thanks to Dr. AJ and everything I learned in her program. I sowed a seed, and this is harvest time! I’m really, really grateful. ” -Brittany $15,000 Start Up Small Business Pitch Competition Winner The Honey Comb (VA)
SHE WON SIX-FIGURES!!!
THIS BLACK LADY FARMER WON $100,710!!!
“Dr. AJ’s guidance during Grant Prep Academy has been transformative for my business. I’ve always valued continuous learning, and Dr. Austin’s advice stood out for being accurate and actionable, particularly her insights on approaching grant applications from the reviewers’ perspective. I applied for financial assistance through the USDA, a process that was both intense and detailed. With Dr. Austin’s tips, I effectively structured my application, and to my amazement, I was awarded a six-figure sum—far more than I ever expected. This funding has allowed me to elevate my farming operation significantly. Beyond my own success, I also shared Dr. Austin’s strategies with fellow farmers, and several of them received substantial financial awards, including one who won $59,000. I’m incredibly grateful for Dr. Austin’s mentorship; her advice has empowered me and many others to confidently navigate the complex world of grants and financial assistance. I highly recommend Black Women In Grants to any Black woman entrepreneur seeking funding for their small business. Dr. Austin’s insights are invaluable, and her support has been instrumental in our collective success. Thank you, Dr. Austin, for helping us achieve our dreams and for being a beacon of hope and knowledge in our community.-Raven Duvernay (Dumbarton Avenue Farm), $100K Awardee of The USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)
LIMITED TIME BONUS: ENDS SOON
GET 10XYOURINVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THAT WILL WALK YOU THROUGH YOUR CUSTOM GRANT G.A.M.E PLAN
You will find a step-by-step walk through of The Grant G.A.M.E Plan covering the Grant Application Strategy (GAS), mindset, and daily schedule you need in order to win your first or next Black business grant.
During the session, you will evaluate your current Grant Application Strategy (GAS) and identify exactly what needs to change to help you find, apply for, and win Black business grants.
You will know exactly what you need to fix in both your grant search and your grant application skills so that you can confidently achieve your grant goals within 90 days, without feeling overwhelmed (or wanting to hire someone else to do it).
You’ll also create a personalized Grant Application Strategy (GAS) and G.A.M.E Plan tailored toward your unique small business grant goals and your business’ financial future so you are confident in how to qualify yourself for every small business grant you apply to (and win) to help balance your return-on-investment of time of submitting grant-winning applications.
This feature is at no additional cost to you, all you have to do is join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program TODAY.
You’ll know exactly how to find and apply for small business grants for your Black woman-owned small business before you even complete the course curriculum, even if you have tried, applied, and been denied before, are a total beginner, and don’t really know where to start with your small business grant research, or you’ve won a small business grant before but you want to win more.
BY JOINING THE GRANT G.A.M.E MENTORSHIP PROGRAM YOU WILL BEGIN TO LEARN GRANT APPLICATION STRATEGY (GAS) AND PROCESS SO YOU CAN APPLY FOR AND WIN HUNDREDS, THOUSANDS, AND TENS-OF-THOUSANDS IN SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FOR YOUR BLACK WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS.
You can become a small business grant winner and take the first step towards your dream three, four, and five-figure small business grant goal as a Black woman-led (for-profit) small business owner.
“Since joining the Grant game mentorship program, I have won a beauty scholarship and a branding program. I’m honored to be a part of this program since my accident you’ve been a breath of fresh air for me thank you so much” ❤️-Cyrillic Best
“Since joining The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program, I’ve applied to over $150k in small business grants. I’ve won about $11k in grant funding and grant funded opportunities. This course has taught me so much and I can’t wait to keep learning more and more. Thank you!” –Lucinda Seals, V/R
SHE WON $10,000 IN 12 WEEKS!
SHE WON $13,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS!
“I just want to take a moment to say how transformational it’s been working with Dr. AJ Austin every week. Having Dr. AJ’s brain on my [small business] grant application (especially with all of the businesses I run) was like putting jet fuel on a rocket! My confidence rocketed. I felt like I wasn’t just applying [to small business grants], I was applying with power, with strategies, with a vision. I didn’t just feel grant-ready, I felt CEO Certified. And, yes, these [small business grant] opportunities showed up because I’m now prepared and positioned. These weekly calls were everything. That structure, that support system — it held me down. It wasn’t just another class, it was a movement. Being surrounded by other future grant winners kept me on the track, focused and fired up. Every assignment had a purpose, and it forced me to execute instead of jut thinking about it. Sis, don’t wait. Say, “Yes!”. If you were serious about becoming grant-ready, building legacy, and doing it with integrity and excellence, Dr. AJ is the one. She’s not just teaching, she’s pouring into you. She see’s you as a future millionaire, not just a name on a Zoom call. So, invest in yourself. Your business, your family, and your future deserves it.” -Mrs. Felecia Alexander-Branch
This mentorship program is for you if you have had limited experience confidently finding, applying for, and winning money from organizations, associations, and corporations and are eager to make a difference through your Black woman-owned small business. It also could be for you if you have some experience winning but are looking for a refresher to help you recognize more areas to strengthen and grow as a small business applicant to keep that winning streak.
Finding legitimate small business grants and grant-funded opportunities isn’t easy. It can be daunting to complete one (or more) hours of feeling like you’re begging for someone to “grant” you the opportunity to win money for your Black woman-owned small business. Yet there is a proven approach to finding, finessing, and filling out funding requests in a way that keeps you focused on a winning G.A.M.E plan that expands your network, access to funding and additional resources…while anticipating approval for your next BIG small business grant WIN!
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program includes:
14 Videos
6 Audios
3 E-Books
Tons of BONUSES
Women who apply for a small business grant using our customized, grant-winning Grant Application Strategy (GAS) are better equipped for the Grant Application Process (GAP), their applications STAND OUT, and their businesses are better positioned to win more grants!
SHE HAS ANOTHER WIN!!!
Participants of The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program are Black women for-profit small business owners (over the age of 18) who):
Own at least 51% of your business
You and your business are located in the Unites States
Have a strong desire to fund small business and your social impact / community-building efforts using small business grants
Save yourself time applying for the wrong grants.
See exactly which grants you should apply for (and which ones you’re actually eligible for!).
Funding opportunities are everywhere online and offline.
Grants, scholarships, competitions, contests, and giveaways should all be a part of your long-term business funding game plan. This allows you to source business funding(outside of your personal network of friends and family).
Finding the right funding opportunities that meet your desired business budget goals can be exhausting, overwhelming, and feel like you’re taking on another part-time job! Even if you have a team of people looking into this for you!
Hiring a Grant Writer…or buying a random list of grants won’t be helpful…if you don’t have a grant WINNING strategy before you apply.
By the way, you DO NOT have to be a non-profit to get grants.
You also don’t have to have a business making lots of money to apply for grants.
And… if you’re a startup or ONLY have an idea for a business…NOW is the P-E-R-F-E-C-T time to seek out business funding sources (like business program grants/grant-funded sponsorship/scholarships opportunities!)
Earn Money While Building Your Business!
If you’re new to applying for grants, this is an excellent chance to learn how and where to locate funding opportunities while avoiding common mistakes that many small business owners make.
With the information you’ll receive in this program, you could potentially save thousands of dollars in daily business operations expenses – regardless of whether you’ve attempted to secure grant funding in the past without success.
I have several suggestions that can assist you in boosting your business profits to new heights!
Come learn how to share your business vision in a way that qualifies you and your Black woman-owned small business to be considered for business grants and scholarships (plus, what NOT to do before submitting your next business grant application!).
Even if you feel / believe that you are not ready, equipped, or prepared for learning about (or applying for) business grants — or, you DON’T. WANT. TO. DO. THE. WORKinvolved in gathering your digital documents and preparing your business to apply for future business grants…
You might be ready for a business incubator (and I can show you the #1 secret to the application and acceptance process (like receiving scholarships and FREE tuition into these types of business training and development programs).
Although, there are some business training and coaching/mentorship programs that just flat out…suck…I will (still) share what I’ve learned from my experiences being accepted into (25) of them over a 12-month timeframe. Plus, I’ll refer you to a few of my favorites!
This Grant G.A.M.E Mentee WON $86,000 In Small Business Grants ($55,000 in 90 Days!)
First, she WON a $55,000 grant from her local credit union for her client. Then, she won a $5,000 grant opportunity for her own business…just days after, then went on to win an additional $12,000 and brand NEW Apple MAC computer products…and she applied to (and was SELECTED as a Finalist for) her first MILLION DOLLAR small business pitch competition!
Here’s what she says. “I have applied for 5 grants. I also gained new clients where I am doing the grant research for them as well. Thankful I was here today!”-Deahna Joi
Click the button below to CLAIM THE $297 SCHOLARSHIP PRICE to join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
Ashley WON a SCHOLARSHIP to a year-long business membership program for women, along with FREE group coaching, workshops, networking and accountability calls!
SHE WON A $5,000 GRANT!!!
Shouneqa WON the 2024 CitiTrends Black History Makers $5,000 Grant for her Black woman-owned small business she was SELECTED out 5,200 applicants.
Her First Win!
The Grant Application Mentorship Program for Entrepreneurs (‘The Grant G.A.M.E’) Helps You:
Identify and vet grant opportunities (applications in websites / platforms from business grants provided by outside organizations, etc.)
Understand business grant eligibility requirements (to help you determine in your Black woman-owned small business meets the criteria and other requirements set by the grant provider)
Tailor your business grant applications and effective essays to fit grant requirements
Track your progress about your business grant application submissions / deadlines are met
Offer guidance and support + strategizing for future grant opportunities
Mentor match mentions for you with grant-funded / scholarship-based / sponsored business training and development opportunities that can help you develop / craft / put together your business plan (along with your mission, vision, values, target market / product /services, marketing strategy, your Unique Selling Proposition (USP), social impact, networking, pitching/presenting, financial projections and growth goals / plans, and capturing your Founder’s story) – to enhance your chances of successfully security a grant
It’s An Essential Evaluation for Each Grant’s Unique Requirements
IMAGINE…
You’ve just WON A GRANT as a Black woman small business owner, and finally got the financial BOOST you NEED to get your business idea OUT into the WORLD (or GROW it!) — the way people NEED you to — because, your business product/service WORKS (and YOU’VE NOW GOT THE CHECK TO PROVE IT)!
You’re on your way to the BANK to make one of the BIGGEST deposits you’ve made into your business account (at one time) ALL YEAR LONG!
You’ve been NEEDING, wanting, SEEKING and applying for funding/ financial support (that you don’t have to pay back!) to add to the money your business already makes (or will soon) to help you:
Market
Hire new staff
Invest in new technology
Hire a Coach
Pay for business expenses
Initiate your social impact project
Expand your skills
Expand your Black woman-owned small business
During This Program, You’ll…
Find out about online and offline business resources (like grants, giveaways, scholarships, and other kinds of debt-free non-traditional business funding sources) available to you for your Black woman-owned small business!
Discover how you can add G.A.S — and fill the gap in your Grant Application Process by learning:
Types of Grants NOT to Apply for
The 5 Stages of Business
How Traditional Business Funding Works Against Minorities
THIS IS WHY YOU’RE NOT WINNING GRANTS…YET!
Most people try to WIN SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS by collecting ALOT of “FREE” information and try to piece it together. Or, they buy and apply to random lists of grants they find online (that they DON’T qualify for and/or should NEVER apply to) and then they ‘spray and pray’ (applying for any and every (random) small business application they can find!).
This only leads to:
A.)Getting SCAMMED by non-legitimate grant opportunities from some guy in Nigeria
B.) Feeling so OVERWHELMED that they submit really bad small business grant applications (where their written and video essays…suck!) and their application(s) KEEP GETTING REJECTED — so, they NEVER get the small business grants they apply for
C) They NEVER APPLY for anything (They NEVER apply for anything because they’re NOT SURE of where to start or exactly what to say on the small business grant application to help their small business STAND OUT and WIN a small business grant or grant-funded opportunity! — Which is WHY they started this journey in the first place!
I’ve seen this in the THOUSANDS of Black women small business owners who attend my grant trainings. They come to me wanting to stop wondering which small business grants are legit (and not a SCAM), or they’re wondering if they’ve been filling out their small business grant applications the RIGHT way, or thinking they need to PAY SOMEONE ELSE to find/apply for/WIN GRANTSfor them. They want to start applying for (and winning) grants for their small business, but they can’t because they haven’t learned how to apply the Five-Figure Fund Finding Formula.
When you DISCOVER how to create a small business Grant Application Strategy (GAS), defining clear grant goals, and finding out the REAL statistics behind what it really takes to win…you’ll uncover the simple steps to finding, applying only for small business grantsand grant-funded opportunities YOU QUALIFY FOR (and can WIN) as a Black woman-owned small business!
This fund finding formula WORKS because, you’re NOT wasting your time applying for small business grants you don’t qualify for (and will NEVER WIN). You’ll also be able to easily find funding for your business that aligns with what your business needs and helps you meet your overall grant goals. And, you’ll finally understand what to put on (and leave off) your small business grant application when you’re telling your story and selling a grant committee on exactly why they should give YOU and your business the money — instead of the THOUSANDSof other applicants who are asking for the same grant funds as you.
I’ve seen this in the THOUSANDS of Black women small business owners who attend my grant trainings. They come to me wanting to stop wondering which small business grants are legit (and not a SCAM), or they’re wondering if they’ve been filling out their small business grant applications the RIGHT way, or thinking they need to PAY SOMEONE ELSE to find/apply for WIN GRANTSfor them. They want to start applying for (and winning) small business grants for their small business, but they can’t because they haven’t learned how to apply the Five-Figure Fund Finding Formula.
Inside of The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program, I’m going to show you how to move out of confusion about small business grants for Black women small business owners and move into knowing exactly which small business grants you should apply to, where to find these types of grants for your small business to apply to, and what you should say on your small business grant application(s).
Here’s why The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program WORKS. When you use confidently apply to effective techniques embedded within The Five-Figure Fund Finding Formula inside this program, it allows you to learn about the small business grant application world in a combined 24-hour time span.
You can keep collecting BAD informationfrom too many unqualified sources (who aren’t winning small business grants — or, who will NEVER tell you which grants they’ve won for their own small businesses), so you’re still left with trying to guess and figure this all out on your own– copying what you see others doing (and failing at) when it comes to winning small business grants for your Black woman-owned for-profit small business).
Or,
You can learn how to find and secure debt-free, non-traditional funding like small business grants and grant-funded opportunities like:, contests, small business pitch competitions, giveaways, business training and development programs (incubators and accelerators) scholarships, sponsorships, bursaries, paid partnerships, etc. for your Black woman-owned small business!
She highly recommends you joining The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program before the price increases), because the value for the investment is unparalleled!
Ashley Rankin, one of the $10,000 L’Oreal 2024 Inclusive Beauty Grant received her first five-figure small business grant to help launch her NEW skin care line. This WIN came after she received targeted guidance and personalized coaching from me as her dedicated Grant Guide / Coach who helped her get clear on her grant goals.
She shares how by receiving grant guidance and mentorship through The Grant G.A.M.E she learned how to optimize her small business grant applications, significantly improved her essay writing skills, gained confidence and overcame her fears of video essay submissions.
This led her to a 100% enhancement in her small business grant applications for her Black woman-owned small business. She received emotional and mental self-care that helped her with time management processes to reduce procrastination and learn to complete a small business grant application in record time of two hours (or less!).
“With the Grant G.A.M.E strategy, I’ve applied to over $700,000in funding (and have received $42,181 — in cash grants and grant-funded opportunities) within the last few months! -A. Rankin, Rest To Reset , (2024) L’Oreal Inclusive Beauty $10,000 Grant Winnermand (2024) Etsy $5,000 ‘Creative Business Boost Initiative’ Grant Winner
$40,000 Small Business Grant Applicant
SHE WAS ACCEPTED!
SHE FINALLY LAUNCHED!
“Dr. AJ, OMG, I started reading #FindingFunding this past Sunday and I just finished reading it tonight; it was amazing! 🙂
This book has lit a whole fire under me. Since I started reading your book on Sunday, I have been so inspired and motivated that I completed several tasks that I have been putting off for a while, such as getting an EIN, getting general liability insurance for my business, applying for a commercial kitchen lease, and scheduling an appointment to create a business bank account this Friday. In other words, SHE READY….finally!
Thank you so much Dr. AJ for creating such an amazing program for people like myself who desperately need grant funding to start and sustain their business, but don’t know where to start.” -Karen Cooper, Candied Creations, LLC
She Won $250 In 60 Seconds!
This small business grant coaching client WON two-hundred-and-fifty dollars in sixty-seconds in the Black Girl Ventures (BGV) Small Business Pitch Competition (LIVE) in Atlanta, GA!
HERE’S HOW SHE DID IT!
Click the button below to CLAIM THE $297 SCHOLARSHIP PRICE to join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
SHE WON $5,000
YOUR GRANT GUIDE
(Applicant | Awardee | Advisor)
Hi, I’m Dr. AJ Austin, Founder of The International Center for Life Coach Training, LLC, Author of #FindingFunding (where I provide tips on how I received non-traditional debt-free funding as a Black woman-owned small business + tips on how to play (to WIN) at the grant game!) receiver of over $1M in grants, scholarships, subsidies, contests, competitions, fellowships, and paid partnerships over the last three decades — and currently awaiting receipt of over $500,000+ in post-pandemic grant applications.
I am the receiver of over six-figures in grants/scholarships/subsidies/pitch competitions/contests/giveaways/sponsorships (all within a 6-month month timeframe), specifically for being a Black woman-owned small business with a powerful story that Grantors LOVE– which you NEED…if you want to win too!
I can help you apply for your first (or next) business grant-funded opportunity with confidence!
AS SEEN ON
WINS
Why Believe Me?
The #1 most powerful reason you should believe what I say: I’m one of you (I’m still applying — and WINNING — business grants and grant-funded opportunities for my Black woman-owned small business)!
Reason #2 is my more than three decades of receiving FREE funding to help me live a lifestyle I LOVE!
Reason #3 I have helped myself and my clients get results (and I have numerous testimonials from currently supporting 278 mentees around the country implementing the information I share)…to the tune of $168K in grants and scholarships applied for and being received –in only a few short months!
Reason #4 since 2020, my business has donated over $20,000+ in scholarships and services to Black women, in honor of my late mother — my first role model of a Black woman business leader
Receiving non-traditional business funding opportunities like grants, scholarships, and contest prizes has allowed me to grow my Black woman-owned small business rapidly since the pandemic.
I went from being awarded my first $89 in funding at 9 years old and being a featured story on CNN — all the way up to today, where I’ve now received ongoing subsidies, scholarships, programming, grants, stipends, contest, and competitions!
Knowing how (where and WHY) to apply for business grants is the key to achieving funding success for your Black woman-owned small business.
I’ve definitely fine-tuned a process that can work for you!
Come learn tips and tools to complete a successful grant application process.
I will share my in-depth proven process of writing effective, competitive grant applications (that have WON tens-of-thousands of dollars in business grants and grant-funded opportunities!), with a step-by-step approach using real-life examples.
Plus, I also offer personalized coaching, mentorship, and targeted funding resources to help you expand your social impact within your Black woman-owned small business.
LET ME TEACH YOU THE GRANT G.A.M.E
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING OUR TIME TOGETHER
Find out where to look, how to apply, and what to look out for throughout the Grant Funding Life Cycle (using The Grants Application Toolkit)
Get a list of over $24,000 grants, scholarships, contests, and competitions I’ve WON (and see if you qualify!)
Hear my (25) reasons to apply for other unique grant-based opportunities
Uncover my 5 tips for avoiding business grant / scholarship SCAMS
See my (behind-the-scenes) grant-winning application essay answers
Access 3 (FREE) community resources to help you cut your BIGGEST home office expenses
Learn the 8 best steps to creating a Grant Application Strategy
Plus, you’ll receive my Grant Game Guarantee, along with how you can get one-on-one attention on your Grant Application Strategy!
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Access to the 5-part digital e-series and BONUS #FindingFunding e-book where, you’ll discover how you can add G.A.S and fill the gap in your Grant Application Process and:
Learn The 3 SECRETS to Finding Free Funding
Find out the (11) types of business funding alternatives that are available versus traditional bank loans, business credit, or finding investors (that most minorities will never be approved for) with examples of over $24,000 in scholarships, contests, competitions, grants, sponsorships and more that I have received — recently — and YOU might qualify for!
See how many grants to (realistically) expect to win as a minority woman-owned small business and hear the testimonials and success storiesof grant seekers just like you!
Plus, find out why Black women usually don’t get approved for these unique, debt-free, non-traditional business funding opportunities like the 14 you’re about to find out about in this training!
(You’ll be sent your instant access links to the class recordings upon registration).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program?
You’ll have access to The Grant G.A.M.E. Mentorship Program self-study course materials for 1 year
How is the mentorship delivered?
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is pre-recorded and ready for you to watch…on repeat!
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program consists of 24 hours of online, on-demand (virtual) classroom learning. Everything has been recorded. You will have unlimited access to the #FindingFunding e-book, The Grant G.A.M.E event, The 2-Day Grant G.A.M.E Bootcamp, The Grant G.A.M.E Masterclass, and the How to Apply for Business Grants using A.I virtual training events, a link to a list hat features over 80+ business grants and grant-funded opportunities based within the United States. It also includes the notes/recap from a call with a member of a $100,000 Grant Team, as well as the (highly requested) TikTok replay playlist!
This course is ideal for learners who are interested in completing the digital course when it’s most helpful for them.
You’ll receive the links for IMMEDIATE access to each of these digital goodies following your registration! You’ll also be added to the Grant Prep Academy (GPA) email list and be the first-to-know about upcoming future GPA events and open enrollment applications for business grants and grant-funded opportunities!
After registering for the mentorship program, you will receive a login link that contains information and instructions on how to access the learning portal full of course content. Your access will be valid for one year. Please remember to start the course using The Grant G.A.M.E Welcome Package.
How do I know if the program is right for me and my business?
The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program is for you if…
1.) You are a for-profit, Black woman small business owner, based in the United States (U.S.), over the age of 18 and own (at least) 51% of your business that you’re seeking small business grants to startup or grow your business.
2.) You’re not financially struggling to purchase your spot to join us today (or trying to hurry and get grant money to pay some bills)
3.) You want to know my 21 SECRETS to how I secured $63,550 in grants and grant-funded opportunities (in less than 6 months!)
4.) You’re committed to applying the same steps that show you how in just 90 days, (6) Black Women In Grantees collectively WON OVER$232,710 in small business grants and grant-funded opportunities for their Black woman-owned small businesses!
5.) You (and your business) are ready to BOOST your GPA to get grant ready (and learn how to play the grant game!)
6.) You’re committed to reading, watching videos, and attending future online events with GPA to learn how to secure debt-free, non-traditional business funding for your Black woman-owned small business.
How much money will I be able to win if I join the mentorship program?
Every small business grant applicant’s journey is different, and we’re not able to guarantee specific results. However, all enrolled learners will have access to proven techniques and support your progress.
Will we have private group meetings on Zoom?
No. Here is the current format of (Level I of) the $147 Grant G.A.M.E. Mentorship, what includes (and what it does not include) to help set your expectations for this independent study course:
Included in The Grant G.A.M.E. $147 Mentorship Program:
#FINDINGFUNDING (E-BOOK) – $27 VALUE
Learn 25 secrets to finding and securing small business grants.
Includes 60 business expenses covered by grants, 27 frequently asked questions with award-winning answers, and more.
AI APP (READS THE BOOK TO YOU)
A free app that reads the #FindingFunding e-book to you on your iPhone or Android devices.
GRANT G.A.M.E (VIRTUAL) EVENT (REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
Step-by-step guide on developing a grant-winning strategy.
THE GRANT G.A.M.E (2-DAY BOOTCAMP) (VIDEO REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
Insider secrets on applying for small business grants and identifying scams.
TOP BUSINESS INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS LIST
GRANT G.A.M.E MASTERCLASS (VIDEO REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
Comprehensive masterclass on winning grants.
5-STEP ‘GRANT GUIDE’ (AUDIO) – $17 VALUE
HOW TO USE AI TO APPLY FOR GRANTS (VIDEO REPLAY) – $97 VALUE
HOW TO TELL A COMPELLING STORY (THAT WINS GRANTS) – $97 VALUE
30-DAY GRANT G.A.M.E ACTION PLAN (VIDEO REPLAY)
INTERVIEW WITH A $55,000 GRANT WINNER (AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING)
HOW TO GET GRANTS TO COME TO YOU (VIDEO TRAINING)
GRANT TEAMMATE INTERVIEW CALL NOTES (AUDIO)
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO OVER $1.2M IN GRANTS TO APPLY FOR – $3,600 VALUE
BEHIND-THE-SCENES ‘ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR’ AWARD VIDEO (W/ A TWIST)!
3 HOURS PER WEEK OF GRANT PREP ACADEMY (GPA) TIKTOK LIVES – $2,700 WEEKLY VALUE
Live interaction with me, your grant mentor, three times a week on the Black Women In Grants TikTok channel for a minimum of 1 hour each session.
300+ HOURS OF GRANT PREP ACADEMY (GPA) TIKTOK REPLAYS VIDEO PLAYLIST – VALUED AT OVER $100,000
Bonuses:
‘POP UP PERKS’ (WEEKLY EMAILS)
Featuring 3-minute masterclasses.
GRANT TRACKER TEMPLATE
Features $1.2M in grants and grant-funded opportunities.
(13) SECRET GRANT SOURCES
Business grants and grant-funded opportunities.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE GRANT G.A.M.E
Private Zoom Meetings or Dedicated Group Sessions for Mentees
1:1 Private Coaching Sessions: These are available as additional services for those interested. ,
Custom Grant Application Reviews: Personalized review and feedback on individual grant applications are not part of this program.
Direct Networking Events: Although the program provides networking tips and resources, it does not organize direct networking events.
Customized Business Advice: The resources and trainings in The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program are designed for general guidance and strategies but do not offer tailored business advice for individual circumstances.
The Grant G.A.M.E. Mentorship Program is designed as a self-study / independent course with extensive resources and live, in-depth interactions via the Black Women In Grants TikTok lives 3x weekly to provide ongoing support and motivation that compliment the provided resources where you can ask questions about what you’ve read in the #FindingFunding e-book, gain clarity and a deeper insight to the video trainings on grants, and/or bring a specific question from one of the grants / grant-funded opportunity applications from the included list of grants from the program to get personalized coaching during the live.
This Mentorship Program Is Not For You If…
You need unlimited, customized private 1:1 coaching (or handholding)
You want someone to do the work for you
You’re not able to work through this step-by-step program independently
THE GRANT G.A.M.E MENTORSHIP IS FOR YOU IF…
You’re looking for funding opportunities for your Black woman-owned small business!
You have (or willing to create) a mission / purpose rooted in serving your community and making a positive impact
If your business is underfunded, you need capital, and/or you require a financial helping hand in your business
Don’t miss out on this program where you can learn about business grants and scholarships to support your business growth
This mentorship program is for Black women for-profit small business owners who own at least 51% of their business and who are seeking to gain or improve the skills needed to find, apply for, and win small business grants and grant-funded opportunities like small business pitch competitions, business incubator and accelerator scholarships, etc. to help find funding to start or sustain and scale their small business. It’s ideal for fundraisers with little or no experience applying for and/or winning significant grant funds from private sector grants funded by corporations/organizations and financial institutions. If you are looking for support and engagement via expanding your network and fund-finding resources.
Take a chance on yourself and REGISTER NOW to discover:
Grants You Should NOT Apply for
The #1 Reason To Apply for Business Grants
The Grant Game Fundamentals
Small-Business Grant Application Submission Success Strategies
Where to Start and What To Do Before You Seek Out and/or Apply for a Business Grant
How to Apply for A Business Application (and Prepare to WIN)
Award-Winning Grant Application Answers Revealed
Business Grant Applications for Beginners
Questions to Ask A Grant Winner
The TOP ‘Must Do’s’ for Applying for Business Grants for Your Black Woman-Owned Small Business
Business Grant Application Opportunities for Black Women Small Business Owners
How to Get Started with Small Business Grants
Register Now And Take Your Business To The Next Level
Click on the button below to CLAIM THE $297 SCHOLARSHIP PRICE to join The Grant G.A.M.E Mentorship Program
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