Applications are now open for the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business 2026 program. This free business education initiative targets sole proprietors ready to grow their businesses. The deadline is April 2, 2026. It features a 12-week online program created with the NYU Stern School of Business. There are also in-person sessions at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City, with all expenses paid.
Deadline: April 2, 2026
This program helps sole proprietors turn their business ideas into real growth. It teaches key skills like pricing products or services, hiring a first employee, and handling finances. The training fits the needs of small business owners.
The Black in Business curriculum comes from a partnership with the NYU Stern School of Business. It covers practical topics to build stronger businesses. Here are the eight modules:
- Module 1 – Positioning for Growth
- Module 2 – Mastering the Art of (Customer) Attraction
- Module 3 – Keys to Effective Marketing
- Module 4 – Optimizing Your Operations for Growth
- Module 5 – Managing Your Financial Statements
- Module 6 – Financial Planning & Projection
- Module 7 – Pricing & Profits
- Module 8 – Access to Capital
Participants gain real value from the program. It offers targeted support for growth. The benefits include:
- 12-week online business education program (free and specific to business needs)
- In-person learning at Goldman Sachs headquarters in NYC (all expenses paid)
- A powerful network for sole proprietorships to help guide business growth and ensure that businesses stay in the black
- Strategic advisors to guide your path to growth
The program welcomes sole proprietors who want to create jobs and boost local economies. Check if you qualify with these requirements:
- Sole proprietorship (no other full-time employees)
- Minimum revenue of $25,000 in the past 12 months
- Revenue-generating business
- Operating for at least one year
Applying is straightforward, but prepare your documents ahead to avoid delays. You will need:
- Business information including revenue, description of your business, services, and customers
- Why you are interested in the program
- Schedule C from last year’s filed personal tax return, federal business tax return, or last year’s profit and loss statement
For more details, check the One Million Black Women: Black in Business page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Black in Business 2026 program?
Sole proprietors with no full-time employees, at least $25,000 in revenue in the past 12 months, a revenue-generating business, and operating for one year qualify.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply is April 2, 2026.
What documents do I need to apply?
Prepare your business information, revenue details, a description of your business, why you want to join, and last year’s Schedule C, federal tax return, or profit and loss statement.
What does the program include?
It features a 12-week online curriculum from NYU Stern, in-person sessions in NYC with expenses paid, networking, and advisors for business growth.
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