Biro Grant offers $2,000–$5,000 to entrepreneurs with no equity taken. You’ll also get exclusive perks from our partners.
Applicants must have at least 50% ownership in a business, operating for a minimum of 6 months. Founders must be 18 years or older.
Eligible businesses must be based in or actively operating within the United States, Canada, the UK, the EU, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, or Southeast Asia.
Only one application per business is allowed. Applications must be submitted in English. Prior grant recipients are not eligible to reapply.
Applications are evaluated on community impact, clarity of purpose, and potential for growth. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to participate in a virtual interview. Funds must support business growth or community initiatives.
Winners receive up to $5,000 equity-free cash, access to mentor office hours, partner resources, and optional media exposure through Biro channels.
Applications are open from May 10 to September 30, 2025. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalists will be notified by mid-October.
Only one application is permitted per founder. If you own multiple businesses, you’ll be asked to select the one you wish to apply with during the application process.
Yes. Applications do not carry over. You must submit a new application for each new grant cycle to be considered.
To give more founders access to funding, past recipients are not eligible to reapply at this time.
Applications are accepted from May 10 through September 30, 2025. We encourage early submissions, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Each selected applicant may receive a grant ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on need, impact, and application strength.
We encourage grantees to use the funds for business growth, operations, or community-impact initiatives. A short follow-up interview is required to share how the grant was used.
Once selected, you’ll need to submit documentation such as your W-9 and banking info within 10 business days. Funds are distributed within 30 days of confirmation.
Applications go through a 3-stage process: (1) Eligibility screening, (2) Evaluation by the Biro team based on clarity, impact, and potential, (3) Basic due diligence to confirm good standing. Selected grantees will be notified by email.
Grant funds may be considered taxable income. We strongly recommend consulting a tax professional to understand any financial obligations.
Grantees will be contacted first by phone and then by email if needed. Please ensure your contact information is current.
You can expect to hear from us within 6 to 10 weeks of applying. Reviews happen on a rolling basis.
Yes. Be sure your applicant dashboard is up to date, as we reference that information during our review process.
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