Founders First CDC: $100,000 SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant

Founders First CDC is on a Mission to Make an Impact

Founders First vision for the future is of an inclusive economy where diverse-led businesses are able to thrive.

Their mission is to solve racial and social economic equity gaps by educating, funding, and connecting growing businesses owned and operated by diverse founders nationwide.

They are able to achieve this through their two distinct entities Founders First CDC, and Founders First Capital Partners.

About The 2023 SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant

On October 17th, 2023, Founders First CDC will launch the 2023 SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant. The grant seeks to offer a total of $100,000 in grant funding to 25 diverse small businesses in Southern California.

When is the Application Deadline?

The application deadline is November 13, 2023.


In partnership with Founders First CDC, NaVOBA is excited to parnter on the SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant focused on supporting diverse-led small business owners in Southern California.

When is the Application Deadline?

To be elligible for this grant your business should meet the following requirements.


  • Located in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego regions


  • Have the ability to add at least one net new premium wage job


  • Have 2+ employees


  • Must be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100k and $5 million


  • Identifies as one of the following: Latinx, Black, Asian, Woman, LGBTQIA+, Veteran, or located in Low-to-Moderate Income area

Ready to Apply?

A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 25 businesses. One of these businesses could be yours!


Start your application today by clicking the button below! Deadline is November 13th, 2023.

Apply Now

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