The She Believed She Could™ Emerging Founder Grant Application
For female entrepreneurs building early-stage businesses.
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Are you applying for yourself or nominating someone else?
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Applying for myself
Nominating someone else
If Nominating
Nominator Full Name
Phone
Organization
Relationship to Nominee
Why are you nominating this individual? (250 words max)
Founder Information
First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Email Address
Phone Number
City
State
Organization Name
Title/Role
Website
LinkedIn Profile
Social Media Handles
Year Founded
Industry
Current Business Stage
Idea Stage
Pre-Revenue
Early Revenue
Growth Stage
Tell us about your/their entrepreneurial journey. (250 words max)
What inspired you/them to start your/their business? (250 words max)
What problem does the business solve? (250 words max)
Describe the business and the value it creates. (250 words max)
What traction, milestones, or accomplishments have been achieved so far? (250 words max)
What are the biggest growth opportunities and challenges? (250 words max)
What is the vision for the next 12 months? (250 words max)
What is the long-term vision for the business? (250 words max)
How is the business creating positive impact? (250 words max)
Describe a challenge you've/they've overcome as a founder and what it taught you/them. (250 words max)
How would the grant funding be used? (250 words max)
What strategic support would make the biggest difference in the next stage of growth? (250 words max)
How would mentorship, visibility, and community accelerate success? (250 words max)
Why are you/they a strong fit for this grant? (250 words max)
How do your/their values align with empowering women and creating meaningful change? (250 words max)
Professional Headshot
Business Logo
Website, Media, Press, Podcast, or Recognition Links
Additional Supporting Materials
What would become possible if the right people, resources, and opportunities came together behind your/their vision today? (250 words max)
How did you hear about this opportunity?
If you are a top 10 semi-finalist, would you be willing to have a video interview with us so we can learn more about you?
Yes, I'd love to!
No
If you are a Top 3 Finalist, would you be able to travel to Orlando, FL for the awards ceremony? Please note, travel expenses are not covered by the Foundation. Answering yes or no does not change your grant eligibility status. We are reviewing this for planning purposes only.
Yes, absolutely!
No, I am not able to be there in person
Unsure at the moment - I will need to get back to you
Would you be open to being featured on the She Believed She Could™ website and/or our platforms?
Yes please!
No, thank you
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