FAQs

 

Who should apply?

Applicants must be 21+. Special attention will be paid to applicants from the following cities.

  • Indianapolis

  • Los Angeles

  • Milwaukee

  • New Orleans

How do I apply?

All of our grant applications are submitted online. Applicants will be required to create an account and complete their questions online. You will be able to stop, save, and return to your account at any time.

To apply, complete the correct application for your organization type (for-profit or nonprofit). 

To ensure you receive a notification when grant applications open, be sure to join our mailing list, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

When completing the application please be prepared with the following documents:

  • Headshot

  • Proof of Identification (State Identification Card, Drivers License, or Passport)

  • 1 min Video telling us how being a recipient of the JLH Social Impact Fund will impact your business


Is there a cost to participate?

There is no cost to participate. However, all recipients are required to attend the weekly training and coaching sessions.

How long is the program?

The length of the program depends on your entity.

  • For profit businesses will attend 1 training session a week for 14 weeks. 

  • Nonprofit organizations will attend 1 training session a week for 14 weeks. 


Grant Funding Details

For-profit JLH Fund Recipients will receive $17,500 in direct unrestrictive grant funding.


In addition to the $17,500 unrestrictive grant, the JLH Social Impact Fund will match dollar for dollar $17,500 of what each grantee crowdfunds during a FundBlackFounders campaign. FundBlackFounders will help with overall crowdfunding strategy and promotion to ensure founders receive the maximum amount of funding available while acquiring new customers.

Nonprofit JLH Fund Recipients will receive $17,500 in direct unrestrictive grant funding.


In addition to the $17,500 unrestrictive grant, the JLH Social Impact Fund will match dollar for dollar $17,500 raised during a FundBlackFounders supported fundraising campaign. FundBlackFounders will help with overall fundraising strategy and promotion to ensure grantees receive the maximum amount of funding available while acquiring new donors.


Are there any restrictions on how I spend the grant funds?

No, the grant funds are nonrestrictive.

Do you take equity?

No, we do not take equity. 

How will we use your likeness?

If selected as a recipient, your likeness will be used to amplify your organization and fundraising campaigns on our digital networks. 

I am interested in being a partner, who can I contact?

Please email info@jlhfund.org.

I have additional questions, who can I contact?

Additional inquiries should be sent to  info@jlhfund.org.

Program Calendar

Non Profit Weekly Training Sessions Projected Start Date - Week of June 4th 

For Profit Weekly Training Sessions Projected Start Date - Week of June 4th