The Kirabo Grant

$5,000 in non-dillitive funding for visionary founders & small business owners from historically under-resourced communities.

THE 2026 GRANT

What the grant supports

Kirabo is a financial wellness platform built around this truth: taking care of your money is one of the most important ways to take care of yourself and the people you love.

We are committed to making the journey to better financial health as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Each year, we award a grant to a small business owner or founder building something meaningful as just one of the many ways we will continue to show up for our community. This year's recipient will receive: $5,000, a complimentary Kirabo membership, and a business coaching session.

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Application Deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59pm PST

2025 Grant Recipient

Congratulations to our inaugural grant winner,
WePair Health

The grant was awarded to Lauren Vivian, MD, MBA, WePair Health's co-founder and CEO. Lauren is building the first AI-enabled career marketplace by and for Community Health Workers and Doulas.

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2026 Application Now Open

Grant Application Form

Please complete all required fields to submit your grant application.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Business Name

Business Website

How long have you been in business?

Business Social Media Link (If applicable)

Business LinkedIn Page (If applicable)

What problem does your business solve and how does it impact the community?

Please describe the specific problem your business addresses and explain how your solution creates positive impact in your community. Maximum 1000 characters.

How will you use the funds to achieve your goals?

Please provide a brief breakdown of how the grant will support your efforts. Be specific about how you plan to allocate the funds. Maximum 1000 characters.

Who has made a significant impact on social or economic equity that inspires your work?

This can be someone who is alive or deceased. Please explain how their work inspires your business efforts. Maximum 500 characters.

How did you find out about us?

I agree to pay the standard $15 grant application fee and understand that this fee is required to process my application.

Grant Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

$15

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