Grant Cycle 1 is Now LIVE!
MMMF Micro Grants
Each year, we award three $500 micro-grants to deserving young entrepreneurs. This grant is our program’s crown jewel, designed to give early-stage ideas a real boost.
Along with funding, each winner receives a FREE business strategy session valued at $40,000 to help shape and grow their vision. These grants are meant to serve as a stepping stone for young entrepreneurs to develop, pursue, and refine their business ideas.
Who Can Apply
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Young entrepreneurs aged 7–13
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Creators with innovative or impactful ideas
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Individuals ready to take the first step in their business journey
Grant Cycles
We run three cycles per year, giving multiple opportunities to apply:
- Cycle 1: April 1
- Cycle 2: August 1
- Cycle 3: December 1
Take the first step toward your entrepreneurial dream.
2025 Grant Winners
Elle&Ava are on a mission to make fashion more sustainable.
Their online women’s and girls’ resale boutique encourages others to “buy better by buying resale.” Each piece is hand-selected with care, promoting style, value, and environmentally conscious shopping habits.
2024 Grant Winners
Alannah Williams is the owner of Dance Like a Cupcake, a Memphis-based business creating gourmet, allergy-friendly, and vegan cookies. With a passion for inclusive treats, Alannah’s goal is to make delicious desserts accessible to everyone.
Kalea’s mission is to inspire confidence and self-love in every customer.
Through RadiantBeYOUtiez, she combines faith, care, and creativity to make skincare that not only pampers the skin but uplifts the spirit.
Malachi is the founder of Divergent Clothing Co., a brand creating clothing designed for sensory-sensitive children. Driven by his own experiences, Malachi’s goal is to make clothes that comfort the body and empower the spirit.
2023 Grant Winners
Lyric Johnson founded Lyruic J, a youth-focused brand rooted in inspiration.
With support from MMMF, she invested in an illustrator for her next book and produced copies of her first title, I Am Beautiful, I’m Smart, and I Can Do All Things, to share with young audiences through speaking events and vendor markets.
The heart behind Your BIG Day, Madaline Richardson inspires kids and adults to follow their dreams.
With support from MMMF, she hosted workshops, mentored young ladies, and awarded scholarships to students who overcame fears like public speaking, while continuing her work with Kids Inspiration to build confidence and resilience in youth.
The visionary behind Kids Inspiration, Sean Diggins launched his brand with mugs designed to inspire kids through positive messages.
Since then, he has expanded the brand with new products, debuted his first plushie “Muggy” at major markets, and used support from MMMF to trademark the Kids Inspiration name.
2022 Grant Winners
Madyson is a young entrepreneur who founded Madyson Amour Care Collection in 2020.
Through her brand, she creates hand-poured soy candles, lip balm, and journals designed to inspire girls to dream big, build confidence, and pursue their passions at any age.
Mishael is on a mission to help himself and other kids become Little Legacy Heroes!
As a course creator, motivational speaker, app developer, and YouTuber, he inspires kids to set goals, build positive habits, and show up as heroes for their future.
The creative force behind Ulyana’s Seasonal Crafts, Ulyana Tse designs handmade items like personalized Christmas ornaments.
She sells her creations at markets throughout the year and continues to grow as a promising young entrepreneur.
