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We help new entrepreneurs climb their own ladders to success. The First Rung Foundation also known as First Rung Partners is a 501c3 private family foundation established in 2020 to provide entrepreneurs with funding to help launch a startup or accelerate an early stage business in eastern North Carolina with a priority focus on Carteret County. Our goal is to make this region more attractive to young entrepreneurs by providing microloans coaching and education so that new business owners can turn their passions into sustainable profits. We want to invest in your business to help you build your own ladder to success.