Partnerships

Partner with Us

Why Partner?

Partner with us to help bridge the financial gap for Black women entrepreneurs.

Grameen America’s Elevate initiative aims to meaningfully address systemic barriers and funding gaps that women in financially underserved Black communities face. Launched in May 2021, the Elevate initiative aims to accelerate Grameen America’s commitment to racial equity.

Specifically, Elevate seeks to help close the gap in access to capital and funding for Black women who want to start or grow their own businesses.

At Elevate, we believe in the power of partnerships to create lasting change and support the growth of Black women entrepreneurs.

Make a Meaningful Impact
By partnering with Elevate by Grameen America, you are directly contributing to the economic advancement of Black women entrepreneurs. Your partnership helps to create a more inclusive and equitable business landscape by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

“We partnered with Grameen America to help address the gap in access to capital for four business owners. As a nonprofit organization, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership works to prepare entrepreneurs to become capital-ready. With Grameen as a partner, we now have a direct pathway to connect them to funding. Thank you, Grameen America, for creating opportunities for women business owners in New Jersey to grow, scale, and fund their businesses.”

- Melissa Parker, Director of Business Capacity Building Support & Programming

Our Partner Organizations

Ways to Partner

Elevate by Grameen America partners with non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, and financial institutions that share our vision.

Some current and past partners include:

BeyGOOD

Faith-Based Partnerships

Founders Community

Institute for Entrepreneurship Leadership (IFEL)

Invest Atlanta

Miles College

Office of Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson

On the Rise Financial Center

Robert F. Smith

By collaborating with us, you can make a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape for underserved communities. Our mission is to empower women small business owners with the tools and financial resources they need to succeed. Whether you're connecting us with capital-ready entrepreneurs, offering valuable educational workshops, providing small business resource support, or simply spreading the word, your involvement is invaluable. Let's work together to create opportunities, foster growth, and uplift communities.