Black, Indigenous and people of color grant program
We are proud to present $1 million in grants to the communities we serve.
Flagstar Bank awarded grants of $5,000 to 180 small businesses owned by people of color. The grants are intended to assist businesses whose operating expenses have been impacted by COVID-19.
Small businesses with diverse ownership, revenues of no more than $1 million that operate in Flagstar’s footprint of Michigan; Fort Wayne and South Bend, Ind.; and the High Desert of San Bernardino County, Calif., were eligible.
More than 1,200 businesses applied for the grants made available through nine Flagstar nonprofit partners with a mission to assist people of color in Michigan, Indiana and California. Each nonprofit partner received a stipend for program administration, including applications, selecting awardees and distributing the grants on Flagstar Bank’s behalf.
“Based on the overwhelming response we’ve received, I think we’ve struck at the heart of a huge need in our communities,” said Alessandro DiNello, president and CEO of Flagstar Bank. “The economic impact of the pandemic has hit small businesses hard, and small businesses owned by people of color even harder. We are pleased and proud to provide critical funding at such a critical time in the lifecycle of these businesses.”
A complete list of recipients is listed below.
Michigan
Black Leaders Detroit
Detroit, MI
- Happy Plate Catering
- One Custom City
- J&J Mobile Services INC.
- Treeman Services
- Skin Bar VII LLC
- Le Petit Dejeuner
- Carter Life Entrprises LLC
- Ivy Kitchen
- Norwest Gallery of Art
- The Cochrane House
- AB Blossoms LLC
- BHIS Blessed Hands Interpreting Services
- Detroit Mama Hub
- FitCamp 360 Inc.
- Cleveland Trucking
- Educational Consulting
- Avestco LLC
- Smith's Loving Home Health Care Svcs LLC
- Vizier Tech
- Jay Carlton LLC
- V Agency
- SHears and Shaves LLC
- Portable Smiles Consultant LLC
- Baskin Enterprise LLC
- Le Crepe LLC
- IC Data Communications
- Tellis and Company
- LoneStar Catering
- Innovative Client Connections Inc
- Infinity Consulting Services
- Michigan Fasion Week
- Access Point Transport LLC
- For Her Cosmetics
- Bellviso Global Inc.
- Blackfokapparel LLC
- St. Maries
Chi Ishobak, Inc.
Dowagiac, MI
- Quilted Oak Leaf LLC
- Espin VR LLC
- Truly Blessed Event Center
- Wigfall's Barber Shop
- Kingsmen Lawn Care
- Soul4real
- What's Gravity Inc
- J and J Candy LLC
- Eduational Training Solutions
- Bneshi Mijem LLC
- Pinnacle Car Wash LLC
- HourGlass Testing Solutions LLC
- Bryant Auto Group Towing and Recovery LLC
- We Like to Party II
- Painted Ponies LLC
- Kennedy Expressline, Inc
- The Beauty Studios Inc
- The Front Porch Goods LLC
GRABB (Gr.Rapids)
Grand Rapids, MI
- Muse GR, LLC
- GRNoir, LLC
- ProPower Enterprises LLC
- Urban Apparel LLC
- Shoreline Staffing
- Mosbys Popcorn
- Mel Styles
- MAMALEELU COLD BREW, LLC
- Kids Jungle Gym Clubhouse LLC
- Kuntry Cookin
- Wimage
- Team Healthy Hair
- True 2 Size
Lake Superior CDC
L'Anse, MI
- Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company
- Native Cultivations
- Royal Lawn Care
- Pillsbury Trucking
- Many Moons LLC
- First Catch
- Dynamite Hill Farms
- Mshkode LLC
- Bayview Contractors
- Back Road Organic Supply
- Baraga Apartments
- JS Home Helpers
- C&C Tire
- Jody Pittsley Logging
- Muscle N Speed
- UP Property Maintenance
- Superior Storage
- Za Edwards Signs
Prosper US
Detroit, MI
- Detroit Soul
- Angel's Kiddie Kingdom Learning Center
- Narrow Way Café
- Dymond Designs Beauty School
- R & L Color Graphics
- Ivy Kitchen
- Rock City
- Warda Patisserie
- La Posada
- Le Petit Dejeuner
- Lupe's Barbershop
- Super Mexicana
- ESI Hardware
- Armando's Mexican Restraunt
- No Fear Café
- Reign Development Center
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber
Grand Rapids, MI
- A & J Restaurant Inc
- B&G Invest LLC
- Caldos El Giro
- Dumpster Divers, LLC
- E&M Construction Drywall
- Exclusive Finish Solutions
- FCF Drywall LLC
- G&R Cleaning Services
- Grand Valley Appliances Heating & Cooling, LLC
- Inclusive Empowerment Services
- Mendez Carpeting
- Mi Segunda Casa Daycare
- Sno Shack, LLC
- Vida Salon
Indiana
Indiana Black Expo
Ft Wayne, IN
- 2K Tight Barbershop
- Burney Tax & Notary Services
- E & M Tire Inc
- Creative Circles
- Fort Wayne Comedy Club
- Fort Wayne Ink Spot
- Hands of Service, LLC
- Hawkins Famous Fish & More
- HC Hairloss 4
- Health Hut Wellness Center
- Hire Right LLC
- Holm Court Reporting & Video
- Liberty Group Reality
- Linda's House of Joy Childcare
- McClung Enterprise, LLC
- Mour Hair Healthy Hair Salon, LLC
- Nelson Memorial Gardens
- Signing Closers LLC
- Stud Multimedia-Stud Gear-Stud Battle Gear
- Thomas Brownlee and Sons Market
Indiana Black Expo
South Bend, IN
- 1st Class Logistics
- Consuella's Tax Service
- Faith Hustle Media Group
- Importin' Joe's Ethiopian Coffee
- Labor of Love Childcare
- IMPower 22500, LLC
- Legendary Era LLC.
- Lived Beyond Inspired
- McGee Medical Advocates, LLC
- Peeps Vision Photography
- Revive Homes LLC
- South Bend Code School
- The T.R.O. Law Group
- TS Realty
- Unique Boutique International
California
AMPAC, Tri-State, CDC, Inc.
Grand Terrace, CA
- 4V Auto Tech
- Aguas Indio LLC
- Aparicio Delgado Family Child Care
- Business Images, Inc.
- Clean and Shine
- C. Pensis, Inc
- Diaz Family Child Care
- Haley's Express Trucking Inc
- Henry's Sports Bar & Grill
- Jackson Bond Enterprises KKC
- Julia's Family Child Care
- M.R. Upholstery
- Outsource Execs, LLC
- Qwiktarp, Inc
- Ramirez Family Child Care
- Three as One LLC
- Trusted Healthcare, Inc
- Zavala's Family Child Care
Southern California Black Chamber
Duarte, CA
Recipients located in Apple Valley, Barstow, Bloomington, Hesperia, Ontario, and Victorville.
- Beyoutiful Hair and Nail Salon
- Desert-Hi Transportation Corp
- Lue Productions
- PJ Solar Cleaning LLC
- Quality of Life Independent Living
- Real Property Real Estate
- Reece Family Child Care
- Serenity Insurance & Financial Services
- Sherie's Hairstyles
- T's Barbershop
- True Green Cleaning
- Vinson's Home Décor