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Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant
Minority-Owned · Founders First CDC · Nationwide
The Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant is a grant from Founders First CDC for underrepresented and diverse small-business owners who have employees or plan to hire, with applications open periodically nationwide.
The Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant is a grant program run by Founders First CDC, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting underrepresented and diverse small-business owners. This program is designed for founders of employer businesses — meaning companies that either already have employees or plan to hire — with a particular focus on premium service-based businesses.
Unlike a loan, this is a grant, meaning funds awarded through this program generally do not need to be repaid (confirm this and any tax implications with the sponsor). The award amount varies by applicant and cycle, and specific dollar figures are not published in the available summary, so applicants should check the official Founders First CDC website for current figures.
Eligibility is centered on underrepresented and diverse small-business ownership, with an emphasis on job creation — businesses that currently employ people or have concrete plans to hire. The program is open to eligible applicants nationwide (all states), rather than being restricted to a particular region.
Deadlines for this grant are described as periodic, meaning Founders First CDC opens application windows from time to time rather than on a single fixed annual date. Because of this, prospective applicants should monitor the sponsor's website directly to catch the next open application period.
For a small-business owner from an underrepresented background who is actively growing a team, this grant could provide non-dilutive capital to support hiring and business growth. However, because award amounts, exact deadlines, and full eligibility criteria are not fully detailed here, anyone interested should confirm all current details directly at the official source before applying.
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Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant, funded through Founders First CDC.
Do I have to repay the money?
Grants generally do not require repayment, but confirm this detail at the official source.
Who is eligible to apply?
Underrepresented and diverse small-business owners with employees, or plans to hire, particularly those running premium service-based businesses.
How much money can I get?
The award amount varies by applicant; exact figures are not listed here, so check the official site.
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline is described as periodic, meaning applications open at various times rather than on one fixed date.
Where do I apply?
Applications are handled through the Founders First CDC website, https://foundersfirstcdc.org/.
Is this available in my state?
Yes, this grant is open to eligible applicants in all states.
Who runs this grant program?
Founders First CDC, a nonprofit organization, runs this program.
Is the grant money taxable?
This is not specified in the available information; confirm with the sponsor or a tax professional.
Do I need to already have employees?
You need to either have employees already or have concrete plans to hire, according to the eligibility criteria.
What type of business does this support?
It focuses on premium service-based, employer businesses owned by underrepresented and diverse founders.
How often does this grant open for applications?
It opens periodically rather than on a fixed annual schedule; check the sponsor's site for current openings.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated-2026. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Founders First CDC; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.