March 14, 2025

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March 14, 2025

Happy Friday, Visionaries! Is it just us, or did this week feel a little off? With daylight savings shaking up our routines, it’s easy to feel a bit out of sync. But as we adjust, let’s remember that progress doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built through persistence, patience, and yes, even rest. Keep pushing forward with your startup, but also be sure to take the time to recharge. Sustainable success comes from balance.

As we move deeper into March, now is the perfect time to revisit your Q1 goals. Are you on track? What adjustments need to be made? Taking a step back to evaluate your progress will help set the stage for a strong second quarter. We encourage you to carve out some time to reflect and refine your strategy so you can continue moving forward with clarity and purpose.

Also, ICYMI: last week, we proudly announced our latest 2025 VHNYC cohort, an inspiring group of founders who are ready to make their mark. If you missed the news, be sure to check out the announcement and celebrate these incredible entrepreneurs with us!

Read on to explore the valuable resources we’ve compiled at the bottom of this newsletter—tools, insights, and opportunities designed to support you on your journey.

Let’s keep the momentum going, together.Be well,The Visible Hands Team

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WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON

💸 Funding Opportunities

Skip's Funding-Ready GrantFor: any founder$$$: $5KDeadline: March 16Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business GrantFor: mom founders$$$: $1KDeadline: March 18Start.Pivot.Grow. GrantFor: any founder$$$: $2.5KDeadline: March 31Faire Small Business GrantFor: independent brick-and-mortar retail founders$$$: $5KDeadline: March 31Entreprenista Evolve GrantFor: all founders$$$: $2.5KDeadline: April 5Galaxy of Stars Dream Business Bundle GrantFor:  small businesses$$$: $23KDeadline: April 30Santander x Cultivate Small BusinessFor: founders based in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, NYC, or Miami$$$: $20KDeadline: July 8Power Forward Small Business GrantFor:  small businesses in New England$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineiFund Women Universal GrantFor: women foundersDeadline: rolling deadlineYippityDoo Big Idea GrantFor: women founders$$$: $1KDeadline: rolling deadlineHer Culture Micro GrantFor: African and Caribbean women $$$: $500Deadline: rolling deadlineWomensNet Amber Grant for WomenFor: women founders$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineWish Local Empowerment ProgramFor: Black-owned brick-and-mortart businesses$$$: $500-$2KDeadline: rolling deadlineBoston Celtics United, VistaPrint & NAACP Power Forward GrantFor: Black-owned businesses in New England$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineHustler's MicrograntFor: small business owners $$$: $1KDeadline: 

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Idea Cafe Small Business GrantFor: women founders$$$: $1KDeadline: 

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⚡️ Accelerators, Programs & Competitions

Headstream AcceleratorFor: mental-health-focused startups$$$: $30KDeadline: March 16Offshore Wind Innovation Hub AcceleratorFor: startups with solutions connected to the offshore wind industryDeadline: March 21Halycon's 2025 EquityTech FellowshipFor: impact-driven businessesDeadline: April 18

MSP Equity AcceleratorFor: Black, Brown and women founders$$$: $100K investmentDeadline: April 25Urban Future Prize CompetitionFor: climatetech startups$$$: $50KDeadline: April 28

🎪 Events

Diversitech 2025For: mid-west based overlooked leadersDate & Time: March 20, Philidelphia, PARenaissance Venture Capital Spring UnDemo DayFor: underrepresented job seekers, founders, and/or tech enthusiasts Date & Time: April 9, Virtual

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