PepsiCo’s Accion Opportunity Fund is one of the nonprofit partners of the Impacto program, a PepsiCo Foundation philanthropic effort created to empower Hispanic business owners in the food industry to overcome systemic disparities and grow their enterprises.
In 2023, Impacto will provide Hispanic entrepreneurs with a full suite of free program offerings, including one-on-one and group coaching, learning and networking opportunities, and a $10,000 small business grant.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
· Self-identify as Hispanic
· Own at least 50% of a local business whose primary purpose is to serve food
· Currently operate a business location in one of the Impacto markets: Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, or San Antonio
· Have a business bank account
· Have been operational for at least two years (since June 1, 2021)
· Have 2022 annual revenue less than $1,000,000
Applications for the Impacto program can be completed online in English or Spanish at https://aofund.org/program/impacto/ The deadline to apply is 5pm ET on Friday, June 16th.