Through #FundATX, ACF is investing $500K in Grameen America to support women entrepreneurs like Maria, owner of Pepe’s Fruit Cup. Read her story and learn more about our impact investing program on our blog. austincf.org/resources/fund…

Our team has visited Maria, a florist in Jackson Heights, NY, at various steps of her entrepreneurial journey. Since 2011, Grameen America has supported Maria through 27 loans, totaling $200,000 in loan capital invested in her thriving flower business. grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/1/1/…

Grameen America is proud to receive a generous $300,000 grant from Santander Bank US, continuing its investment in underserved women entrepreneurs in Newark, NJ. Santander has partnered with us since 2016 to strengthen communities in Boston and Newark. santanderus.com/news_press_art…

This #BlackHistoryMonth, I’m featuring 4 Grameen America Black women entrepreneurs in cities where lack of access to capital often prevents them from starting & scaling businesses. Grameen America offers microfinancing, mentorship & more to fill gaps in these communities.

Grameen America This week, read about Ava from Harlem. Ava has been crafting since she was a girl. With support from Grameen America’s microfinancing and education programs, Ava transformed her hobby into a small business selling Afro-centric clothing and accessories. bit.ly/4gvPzOO

This week, read about Barbara from Memphis whose store, Enchanted Tea Lounge, features British afternoon tea. With support from Grameen America’s microfinancing and education, Barbara boosted sales, grew her business, and improved her credit. bit.ly/4gD5vPr

Proud to be awarded a Greater Houston CF grant alongside incredible community impact organizations working to advance economic opportunity and mobility in Houston. The grant will allow us to expand access to capital and financial education in the community. ghcf.org/news/greater-h…

This week, read about Brandy from Newark. Brandy is from a family of entrepreneurs. With support from Grameen America’s microfinancing and education, Brandy grew her cleaning business–using healthy cleaning products–and built a tight-knit community. bit.ly/3EWlQkY

This week, read about Khadijah from Atlanta. Passionate about haircare, she opened a salon in 2014. With support from Grameen America’s microfinancing and networking, Khadijah has grown her business and become a fixture in her community. bit.ly/3D6fS0x

International Women’s Day spotlight: Growing up, Dulce faced the hardships of living on minimum wage, which fueled her ambition to become an entrepreneur and, in 2022, open her own spa business. Read Dulce's full story: grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/3/7/…

Grameen America's Annual Report: Unlocking Limitless Impact for Women and Communities features progress on our Limitless Strategy, updates on the Women Are Limitless campaign, stories from small business owners, and our 2024 impact across America. annualreport2024.grameenamerica.org

Small businesses do more than generate income—they are investments in a better future. Supporting entrepreneurs gives families the chance to provide education to their children, build generational wealth, and create opportunities for economic mobility. #SmallBusinessWeek

This #MothersDay, meet Edith, a restaurant owner and mom who has always dreamed of providing a better life for her children and creating a lasting legacy. “The most rewarding part is not just being a mother, but also a role model to my two daughters.” grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/5/9/…

Grameen America's member mobile app expands access to digital technology and supports small business owners on their path to economic mobility. “It’s a one-stop shop where you can do everything and you have all your membership information in one place.” grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/5/15…

In the heart of Atlanta, GA, Khadijah runs a salon business aimed at beautifying her community. The extra capital from Grameen America allowed her to pivot her business model to offer memberships for stylists, which include skills-based classes, business, and rentals.

Watch our new documentary spotlighting three entrepreneurs driving limitless community impact through their small businesses. Meet Felicia, Ilian, and Jay Marie: vimeo.com/1079926974/599… Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Inside Felicia's New York daycare business: “I started the daycare center in my home, and I had eight children in a two-bedroom apartment. To see now that I have over 5,000 square feet and three classrooms – it’s amazing.”

Felicia’s daycare business has grown into a multigenerational legacy. Felicia is the proud mother of four children, including a son who teaches at her business, and a grandmother to a granddaughter who is one of her current students. Read more: grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/8/1/…

We're excited to open our third branch in Charlotte, NC to address the growing demand for our program and expand economic opportunities for more small business owners in the community. Learn more: grameenamerica.org/blog/2025/8/20…