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CURRENT GRANTS - JULY 2025

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Breva Thrive Grant

June 27, 20251 min read

Breva Thrive Grant
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Breva
Website: Breva Thrive Grant Application

Overview
The Breva Thrive Grant recognizes and supports small businesses that are driving positive change in their communities. Every quarter, Breva awards a $5,000 grant to an entrepreneur whose business contributes meaningfully to underrepresented communities—through job creation, innovation, or improving access to essential products and services. The program aims to strengthen the vital connection between thriving small businesses and healthy, resilient communities.

Status (Profit/Nonprofit): For Profit

Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement

  • Business must have a demonstrated community impact, such as:

    • Creating new jobs

    • Innovating products or services

    • Improving access to essential goods/services

  • Preference given to businesses:

    • Operating for at least one year

    • Generating a minimum annual revenue of $35,000

    • Directly serving or impacting underrepresented communities

  • Business must be legally formed under U.S. law and operating within the United States

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

Grant Amount: $5,000 (awarded quarterly to one entrepreneur)

Focus Area/Areas of Expertise

  • Small business growth

  • Community development

  • Economic equity

  • Innovation and accessibility

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