Citi Trends runs a small, corporate community giving program focused on economic empowerment for Black entrepreneurs and community development tied to Black History Month. They award one-time, fixed $5,000 business grants to established Black-owned for-profit and nonprofit ventures (with some program exclusions), emphasizing small business growth and local community impact across multiple U.S. states. Their approach is promotional and time-limited rather than multi-year philanthropy, designed to provide direct, immediate support to entrepreneurs.
Small, one-time fixed grants (typically $5,000) awarded through time-limited application programs (Black History Makers / Business Grant). Application-driven with geographic or programmatic eligibility and caps on qualifying submissions; not multi-year or unrestricted operating support.
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Apply early during the Black History Makers campaign (deadline advertised Feb 28; some programs close earlier if submission caps reached). Be prepared to document Black-owned status and that the business is established (for-profit or nonprofit) and not in excluded product categories (e.g., certain food/beverage/supplements). Expect a simple, promotional application and a single $5,000 award if selected; tailor your pitch to business growth/impact and community benefits.