8-Month Small Business Grant Writing & Community Impact Competition Registration Form
Program Overview
The 8-Month Small Business Grant application assistance & Community Impact Competition is designed to equip small business owners with the tools to:
Write and submit small grant proposals
Assist with potentially funding and investor support
Serve churches, schools, shelters, and food banks
Strengthen leadership and community engagement
Compete for cash prizes at the Annual Gala
Receive 2 Ticket for free entry at the Annual Gala
Receive monthly guidance through zoom and opportunity to present and discuss your business for free consultation ideas
Receive monthly worksheets for each competition
Participants will attend weekly Zoom sessions, complete monthly service challenges, and present their impact at the Gala finale.
Program Duration
8 Months
Monthly Zoom Meetings (Required)
Monthly Community Impact Competition
Final Gala Presentation & Awards Ceremony(dates and times will be emailed)
Participants Agreement
Participants agree to:
Attend monthly Zoom training sessions
Submit monthly grant writing progress reports
Serve at least one community organization (church, school, shelter, or food bank)
Participate in monthly competitions
Actively seek grant funding or pitch to potential investors
Receive 2 tickets for entry to the Annual Gala
Cost Requirement
Cost: $1,500.00
Payment Options: Pay in Full or $375.00 deposit and monthly installments over 3 months
Non-refundable
Non-transferable
No Gala Table purchase is required for competition eligibility
Monthly Competition Categories
Best Grant Proposal Draft
Strongest Community Impact
Best Pitch Presentation
Most Funds Raised
Strongest Community Partnership
Grand Prizes (Awarded at Gala)
🥇 First Place: $1,000
🥈 Second Place: $750.00
🥉 Third Place: $500
Winners are selected based on:
Grant quality
Funds secured
Community service impact
Consistency
Final Gala presentation(all participate or award winners must be in attendance to win
