Avenue Foundation

CERTIFIED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT

Mentorship & Marketing Grant Program

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 & 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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Who is this for?

Grant Benefits & Support

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

$1,000 Grant: Funded by 1% of Avenue’s revenue, this grant is designed to support the next steps in your digital marketing journey.
Digital Marketing Consulting: 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.
Coaching Sessions with Riverpath Coaching & Consulting: You’ll be matched with Nicole Carey, Associate Certified Coach and founder of River Path Coaching & Consulting, for career coaching sessions.

Portland, did you see us on KGW?

Avenue’s founder and CEO, Anna Madill had a blast talking with Christine Pitawanich at KGW about Avenue Foundation.

We’re so grateful to have had the chance to amplify this mission further and that they took the time to highlight our recipients Carribean Spice and Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi!

Or maybe you saw us in The Southeast Examiner!

Testimonials from Grant Recipients

“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), Owner of Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi
"As a small, family-owned specialty grocery store, we operate with limited resources and must carefully balance day-to-day expenses. Grant funding allows us a breath of air, and we're so grateful to avenue's impact grant program for awarding us. Ultimately, programs like avenues of impact help level the playing field for small businesses."

Caribbean Spice