I am excited to share the news that Grameen America has received a transformational $25 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
All of us at Grameen America are deeply honored by this incredible recognition of our program and inspired by MacKenzie's conviction to empower organizations driving social change to accelerate our collective progress at this critical epoch.
Grameen America, the leading microfinance nonprofit organization focused on low-income minority women in the United States, today announced the receipt of a $25 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational investment in Grameen America’s proven social capital model will accelerate the organization’s strategic initiatives over the next decade, including its focus on enabling a just and inclusive rebuild of America in the wake of COVID-19.
Read MoreGrameen America as first round recipient of the Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan and Google.org grant. Grameen America will receive a $5M loan and $125,000 in an unrestricted grant to address the economic fallout caused by COVID-19.
Read MoreToday, we recognize with gratitude the support of our partners and donors who have invested in the Grameen America Economic Relief and Recovery Fund.
Read MoreDuring this period of overwhelming uncertainty, we can empower and invest in underserved communities who will need it the most to rebound from the financial impact of the current pandemic.
Read MoreToday is Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity launched in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Read MoreAs our members adapt their business models to overcome this period of overwhelmingly slow economic activity, we are prepared to play a critical role in their resiliency.
Read MoreBefore the impact of COVID-19, our members felt empowered to achieve financial security through the success of their own businesses. Now, these businesses need your help more than ever.
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