The Mastercard Strive USA 2025 Innovation Fund, supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, offers grants of up to $250,000 for early-stage solutions that enhance small business financial health. Eligible projects should include a digital tool or platform that simplifies operations, builds resilience, and drives sustainable growth for U.S. small businesses. Funding supports organizations developing AI-driven, financial literacy, and business development innovations, particularly those with measurable public benefit through open-source, mission-driven, or cost-accessible models.
Urban Awareness USA bridges the gaps between communities, philanthropist, local government agencies, nonprofits and faith-based organizations. Since 2003 UA has been providing comprehensive services, resources, training and networking opportunities enabling enhanced awareness and collaboration between stakeholders to better serve urban communities.