Nonprofit awards $60K to Black-owned businesses in the Kansas City metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Kansas City nonprofit has awarded tens of thousands of dollars to three Black-owned businesses in the metro area.

Kansas City Generating Income For Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) says that on Saturday, March 29, leaders awarded three grants at the end of the Pitch Black Business Summit. Over the course of the afternoon, 10 Black-owned businesses pitched their plans and ideas for a chance to win a slice of $60,000.

G.I.F.T. members said the three businesses who were ultimately awarded grants include:

Meanwhile, the organization indicated that the finalist group consisted of The Mutual Musicians Foundation, AimWell Yoga, The Black Pantry, On The Rocks Gourmet Jams, In Good Company, Taylor Made It, and Integrity Martial Arts.

Along with the pitch competition, G.I.F.T. said the summit included a lunch for attendees and breakout sessions with classes to help entrepreneurs elevate their businesses. About 100 business owners attended.

Since 2020, Kansas City G.I.F.T. said it has awarded 77 Black-owned businesses with grants that total more than $1.8 million. For more information about the organization, click HERE.

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