Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program + Grant

Details

Cultivate Small Business helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low-to-moderate income communities. The no-cost 12-week MBA-style program provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes. Successful graduates will leave the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch, a strong grasp on their target market, financials and growth goals, and up to $20,000 in capital grants.

• New in 2026: Open to those in the food-related industries nationwide
• Participants should reside in or represent a business located in a low-to-moderate income area (this will be determined by our team).
• Gross/net revenues of $25,000 to $1,000,000 in the most recent full calendar year.
• Minimum of 1 year in operations at time of application
• Between 1 and 10 full-time equivalent employees (including the entrepreneur).
• Food-related industries, including processing, technology, manufacturing, and food services.
• Apply by Feb 2, 2026