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.
Current and upcoming funding from Citi Trends, Inc. that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations or initiatives should be actively making a difference in local underserved communities and align with CITIcares' mission and core focus areas. The page asks applicants to include the address of the closest Citi Trends location in their area.
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