Jax Melanin Market Mini-Grant Program

In partnership with the Community First Cares Foundation

$1,000 Micro-Grants Awarded to Minority-Owned Businesses

The Melanin Market is excited to announce a new partnership with the Community First Cares Foundation that will fund (20) $1,000 micro-grants to minority-owned businesses throughout 2024 and 2025.

Each quarter, we will select 5 business owners from each round of applicants

and award $1,000 Micro-Grants to help pay for business-related expenses

that can help elevate the business to the next level.

Interested business owners must register for the Melanin Market Gullah Fest to become eligible to receive the micro-grant application. Winners will be revealed at the Melanin Market Gullah Fest.

Gullah Fest Vendor Application