Empowering Underserved Businesses to Innovate, Scale, and Lead
The Couvent Collective is a Public Benefit Corporation and social enterprise advancing financial literacy, business readiness, and economic mobility. Inspired by the legacy of Marie Couvent, we focus on closing opportunity gaps through culturally responsive financial education and practical support.
Our work serves individuals from early learning through professional careers, with a strong emphasis on women, veterans, re-entry individuals, and underserved entrepreneurs. Through standards-aligned financial literacy programs, business education, and access to tools and resources, we help people build financial confidence, start and grow businesses, and create long-term economic stability.
education and resources to help your small business
Financial Power for Life™ is a comprehensive financial literacy curriculum designed to prepare individuals for real-world financial responsibility - at every stage of life.
We equip high school students, NIL athletes, and professional athletes with practical, culturally relevant financial education focused on money management, credit, wealth-building, and long-term decision-making.
Building Generational Wealth Through Education
Financial Power For Life™
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1:1 coaching
Get personalized guidance and expert support through 1:1 coaching tailored to your business needs and goals
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BUSINESS LOANS
The Couvent Collective has partnered with Lightbox to provide mission-aligned loan opportunities that empower underserved entrepreneurs and foster community growth.
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GRANT SUBSCRIPTION
Monthly subscription to curated list of grants to grow your small business
Apply for a Business Loan
Simple online applications
Quick decisions and funding
Access to working capital, equipment financing, and business expansion loans
Tailored solutions that understand the unique needs of small businesses
