Neococo Funding Program


Microgrants that Grow Businesses. Futures. Independence.

While our Empowerment Program creates dignified jobs through art and design, many women dream of taking the next step—building businesses of their own. The Neococo Funding Program was created to provide microgrants for immigrant and refugee women so they can turn their ideas into sustainable livelihoods.

Why Microgrants?

For immigrant women,barriers to starting a business are steep. A microgrant can mean the difference between a stalled dream and a thriving enterprise. With seed funding, women can:

  • Launch home-based businesses.
  • Invest in essential equipment.
  • Cover licensing and startup costs.
  • Create income streams that support their families long-term.

How It Works

The Neococo Funding Program operates with transparency, trust, and community at its core:

  1. Application & Support – Women within the program submit their business ideas and receive mentorship to shape them into viable plans.
  2. Microgrants Awarded – Ventures ready to take off receive direct financial support to launch or grow their businesses.
  3. Mentorship & Growth – Alongside funding, we connect recipients with coaching, community networks, and peer support to help their ventures succeed.
  4. Ripple Effect – Each funded business uplifts families, contributes to local economic growth and cultural vitality in Los Angeles.

Why It Matters

When women lead, entire communities rise. Microgrants help fuel -

  • Economic Independence – Women move from survival jobs into self-determined careers.
  • Cultural Preservation – Businesses often draw from rich traditions—food, art, textiles—that strengthen cultural exchange.
  • Generational Impact – Financial stability creates better opportunities for children and families.
  • Community Wealth – Local small businesses circulate money back into neighborhoods, creating resilient economies.

How You Can Help

The success of this program depends on collective action. Here’s how you can be part of it:

  • Donate – Fund a microgrant that directly transforms a woman’s future. Click Here
  • Mentor – Share your expertise with new entrepreneurs.
  • Partner – Collaborate with us to support immigrant-owned ventures.
  • Sponsor – Underwrite multiple microgrants and make large-scale impact.

    To learn more about the Neococo Funding Program email us at Email us - mail@neococo.org

Our Programs

Neococo Empowerment Program

A paid training and employment initiative focused on embroidery, knitting, crochet, and weaving—designed with flexibility, language support, and family care in mind.

Neococo Funding Program

Our micro-grant and coaching initiative helps participants turn their ideas into small businesses through mentorship, financial literacy, and business planning tools.

Wraparound Services

 From childcare to English-language workshops and financial coaching, we offer comprehensive support that meets women where they are.