KKR Supports 74 Small Businesses and Nonprofits in Latest Grants to Aid Global Economic Recovery
KKR announced new grants through its KKR Relief Effort, providing $10,000 each to 47 small business owners across 25 states. Additionally, KKR committed over $3.2 million to 27 nonprofits in the US, UK, and France. A $50,000 grant will support the NYC Partnership Foundation, aimed at bolstering small businesses in New York. Since the initiative’s inception, KKR has provided $33 million in funding to 137 nonprofits and supported 305 small businesses during the pandemic. Notably, 79% of the recent grant recipients are minority-owned.
- KKR awarded $10,000 each to 47 small business owners, showing strong commitment to small business support.
- The firm committed over $3.2 million to 27 nonprofits, expanding its philanthropic efforts.
- A targeted $50,000 grant to the NYC Partnership Foundation aims to enhance economic growth in New York.
- Since the initiative's launch, KKR has disbursed over $33 million to support nonprofits and small businesses during the pandemic.
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As part of its KKR Grants program, KKR today also announced plans to deliver a grant of
“KKR wants small businesses and nonprofits everywhere to know that they are not alone as they continue to work to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said
Since launching the KKR Relief Effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020, KKR and its employees have supported 305 small businesses with direct support and grants of
The businesses in the latest round of KKR’s SBB program are
KKR SBB and KKR Grants are available to organizations around the world with recipients selected on an ongoing basis.
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About KKR Grants
KKR Grants is a global effort focused on identifying and supporting the most innovative and effective nonprofits whose missions are aligned with priority areas, including delivering immediate aid to vulnerable populations impacted by the pandemic, providing innovative pathways of workforce recovery and development, and supporting our heroes including teachers, first responders, essential workers and front-line medical professionals. KKR is supporting these organizations with financial grants and strategic support. The application for nonprofits is available at www.kkr.com/grants. The current round of applications is open until
KKR Small Business Builders Recipients |
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Chi-town Cuts and Fades |
Industry Soundz |
Kizela Baker
Sweet-Sosumba Vegan Café |
Community Grounds |
Funtime Preschool of
Batter Bar |
Good Vibes |
The Star Look |
Coffee Bandits |
Patrick Schnettlere
Tidal Foods PBC |
Stellar Creative Collective |
Deuene Hickman
Quality of
Art Play Learn |
Quiet Fire, The Inferno Barre and
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Excel Taekwondo Center |
Sun Group Energy |
OCA Mocha
OCA Mocha |
Pastaholics |
Ironworks |
Capitol Percussion + Backline Rentals |
East Side Pot Shop |
Minni |
Carpe Bleus Catering|
Shaping Minds Therapeutic Services LLC|
Gourmet Goodies |
Catonsville Happy Feet |
Atelier
Macon Progress Basketball |
Designed By Purpose Counseling & Consulting
Designed By Purpose Counseling & Consulting |
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KKR Grants Recipients
COMMUNITIES
Helping vulnerable populations with their most critical needs including food, housing and healthcare |
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Black Women's Blueprint
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Volunteers of Legal Service
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OPPORTUNITIES
Supporting job training, workforce recovery, and upskilling programs |
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Community
Emma’s Torch
KindWork
Kingdom Causes Bellflower
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Power2
Réseau des
The HOPE Program
The Knowledge House
Towards Employment
Year Up
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HEROES
Supporting teachers, first responders, essential workers, and medical personnel |
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Association Réseau Espérance banlieues
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About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The
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