Tools, Templates & Resources
Access interactive worksheets, business model templates, funding sources, training programs, and community organizations to support your journey toward economic empowerment.
Interactive Worksheets & Tools
Interactive tool to assess your financial health across 8 key criteria
Open ToolMap people, places, organizations, resources, and skills in your community
Open Tool27-item assessment covering education, skills, experience, and networking
Open ToolBusiness Model Templates
AI-Enabled Back-Office Service Bureau
View TemplateMicro-Warehousing and Last-Mile Logistics Hub
View TemplateGhost Kitchen and HEAL Food System
View TemplateCommunity Health Optimization Center
View TemplateMobile Skilled Trades Service
View TemplateDigital Legacy and Genealogy Service
View TemplateAfrofuturist Creator and Media Company
View TemplateIntergenerational Care Cooperative
View TemplateCapital & Funding Sources
National association of microbusiness development organizations providing capital and technical assistance
Visit WebsiteFind Community Development Financial Institutions near you that provide loans to underserved communities
Visit WebsiteSmall Business Administration's primary loan program for small businesses up to $5 million
Visit WebsiteLoans up to $50,000 for small businesses and nonprofit childcare centers
Visit Website0% interest crowdfunded loans up to $15,000 for small businesses
Visit WebsiteEntrepreneurship programs, pitch competitions, and networking for Black business owners
Visit WebsiteFinancial literacy, credit building, and small business coaching programs
Visit WebsiteTraining & Education Programs
Free online courses in digital marketing, data analytics, and career development
Learn MoreNon-technical introduction to AI by Andrew Ng, understand AI capabilities and limitations
Learn More16,000+ courses in business, technology, and creative skills with certificates
Learn MoreFree business mentoring and workshops from experienced entrepreneurs and executives
Learn MoreVenture capital fund and accelerator supporting HBCU founders and alumni
Learn MoreVenture capital fund investing in women of color-led businesses
Learn MoreCommunity Organizations
Economic empowerment, education, and civil rights advocacy for African Americans
Visit WebsiteCivil rights organization with economic development and voter empowerment programs
Visit WebsiteCoalition of Black business leaders advocating for economic policies and opportunities
Visit WebsiteBusiness networking, advocacy, and resources for Black-owned businesses
Visit WebsiteTechnology education for young Black girls in programming and computer science
Visit WebsiteInitiative supporting African diaspora relocation and investment in Ghana
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