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

A Grant Between $500–$1,000
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.

1–2 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.

New round of applications coming soon!

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

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.

Closed for now - check back in for our next round of applications!