Curated funding opportunities, pitch competitions, accelerators, and city contracts available to Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
The DEC Network
A 12-week accelerator program for early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Dallas. Participants receive mentorship, co-working access, investor introductio...
EnterActDFW / Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Quarterly pitch competition for Black-owned businesses in the DFW area. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship packages, and featured placement in the Dallas B...
City of Dallas Office of Economic Development
The City of Dallas provides grants to small businesses in underserved communities to support business growth, job creation, and neighborhood revitalization. Pri...
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Dallas
LISC Dallas provides grants and low-interest loans to small businesses in underinvested Dallas neighborhoods. Focus areas include South Dallas, West Dallas, and...
Texas Governor's Office of Economic Development
State-level grant program supporting minority-owned businesses that create jobs and drive economic growth in Texas. Funds support capital investment, equipment ...
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
Low-interest microloans for small and minority-owned businesses in Fort Worth. Funds can be used for working capital, equipment, inventory, or leasehold improve...
The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is home to one of the fastest-growing Black entrepreneurship ecosystems in the United States. From the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development to the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, local institutions are actively investing in minority-owned businesses through grants, low-interest loans, and accelerator programs.
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