Avenue Foundation

CERTIFIED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT

MENTORSHIP AND MARKETING GRANT PROGRAM

AVENUES OF IMPACT

Our mission at Avenue is to empower transformational change on an individual, community, and global scale. In line with this vision, the Avenue Foundation's Avenues of Impact Mentorship and Marketing Grant Program is designed to support purpose-driven, BIPOC-owned small businesses with the resources needed to drive their missions forward.

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Grant Benefits & Support

$1,000 Grant
Funded by 1% of Avenue Agency’s revenue, this grant is designed to support the next steps in your organization’s journey, whether that's investing in tools, expanding your reach, or deepening your impact.

Up to Two Hours of Complimentary Digital Marketing Support
Receive expert guidance from Avenue’s team in one or more of the following areas: SEO, paid ads, and social media. We'll help you strategize how to amplify your message and connect with your community.

Three Individual Coaching Sessions with Nicole Carey
You’ll be matched with Nicole Carey, Associate Certified Coach and founder of River Path Coaching & Consulting, for three 50-minute coaching sessions to be used within six months. These sessions are 100% tailored to you and your growth.
Expect powerful questions, reflective dialogue, and practical tools to help you: Clarify your direction, navigate challenges, and take aligned, meaningful action.

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Application & Eligibility

The Avenue Foundation: Avenues of Impact Mentorship and Marketing Grant Program aims to bridge the gap for businesses that are making social, environmental, or community impacts, but may lack the marketing insight and support to amplify their message.

Applications Due on September 19th at 11:59 PM PST

Businesses must meet the following criteria:

Must be majority BIPOC owned (50% or more).
Must be able to provide proof of business registration within the state of Oregon.
Must demonstrate a clear purpose-driven mission in line with social, environmental, or community impact.
Eligible businesses can receive additional credit if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Non-profit organization
- Certified B Corporation
- Woman-Owned Business

Steps to Apply

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Ensure your business meets eligibility requirements.
Share your mission and how the Avenues of Impact Mentorship and Marketing Grant Program can amplify your impact.
Avenue reviews all eligible and complete applications. Selected applications will be invited for a consultation meeting.
If accepted, Avenue will collaborate with your business to outline key milestones and timelines.
A formal agreement is signed, and grant funds are disbursed to kickoff our consulting partnership.
Selected businesses will receive a set number of consulting hours from Avenue, in alignment with our three main service areas: Paid advertising, search engine optimization, or social media.
- Beyond consulting services, grant recipients may also receive supplemental marketing resources.
- Selected businesses will be featured in Avenue’s annual Impact Report.

“Brand visibility has become more important than ever for small businesses, and for me, wearing every hat on a shoestring budget means marketing often feels like one of the steepest climbs. The Avenues of Impact mentorship and grant equipped me with practical tools, essential guidance, and funding to make brand building feel less overwhelming and more sustainable, ultimately helping amplify my small business voice. As the first recipient of this grant, I’m deeply grateful and honestly proud to receive this award from one woman founder to another, and the kind of subject-matter expert guidance I couldn’t have accessed at this stage of my journey without this opportunity.”

Tenzin Yeshi (aka Kyikyi)

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