Everything you need to know about the grant

What's included in the grant

choose 6 optional benefits

Photo shoot direction and styling
Product packaging design
Social media post templates in Canva
Newsletter template design
Blog content planning
Newsletter setup
Social media content planning
Consulting on speaking, ads, etc.
Email marketing tool setup
CRM setup (Honeybook, Dubsado, etc.)
Contract setup
Gmail setup
Project management setup

plus!

Operations

Tech recommendations

Marketing & Offers

Offer evaluation and coaching
(3) Monthly check-ins post-launch

copy

Brand Voice
Website copy 
Website SEO
Launch copy

design

Logo design
Brand colors and fonts
Website design
Social avatars and covers
Launch graphics

When you're accepted into our grant program, you'll work with the team to relaunch your business with strong foundations — which includes everything in the list below! Because every business is different, you'll also have the opportunity to choose six additional benefits that are best suited to your business goals.

Photo shoot direction and styling

Product packaging design

Social media post templates in Canva

Newsletter template design

Blog content planning

Newsletter setup

Social media content planning

Consulting on speaking, ads, etc.

Email marketing tool setup

CRM setup (Honeybook, Dubsado, etc)

Contract setup

Gmail setup

Project Management setup

You'll also be paid a stipend to cover your business's operating costs for one year.

Project kickoff and deep dive call!

Begin brand design and site map

Stipend check #1 mailed!

Develop site copy

Photo shoot (optional)

Site design and development

Content planning begins (optional)

Site completion

Operations setup (optional)

Begin work on optional benefits

Your brand launch!

Launch prep

Stipend check #2 mailed

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Our Project Timeline & Commitment

Our grant program kicks off in December, and we’ll start diving into the creative work in January. We plan to give you everything you need to launch your business or new brand by June, but we'll always leave wiggle room — because life happens!

HOW MUCH TIME WILL YOU NEED TO COMMIT?

Roughly 2 hours per week from December to June

How do you know if you qualify?

You identify as a woman of color with an early-stage business

You’re at least 18 years old and a US resident

Your business makes less than $50,000 annually

You need a website and web presence to get your business off the ground

You’re in need of resources to take your business to the next level

You positively impact your community 

Your goals have been impacted by systemic injustices and these resources would make a huge difference in your ability to bring your business to life

You’ve got a product or service that you’re actively trying to sell and grow

frequently asked questions

Is this a cash grant?

No, this is a service-based grant, where our team of experts donate their time, skills, and services to our grant winner. Depending on the necessities for your brand, we may write "stipend" checks to cover the costs of things like website hosting, photography, etc. 

When will I find out who the grant winner is?

Our review process takes roughly two months to complete. It is very thorough and we take our time to read through each application. Once applications close, it can take up to 6 weeks for you to hear from us about next steps, which will be an interview should you move forward. 

How fast will the grant team deliver everything?

Our grant timeline is six months. Over that time, we will deliver branding, new site build or re-design, photography, website and launch copy, operations setups, and more. Your individual project's inclusions depend on your business. We do have a hard deadline of December 1, 2024 which means all services must be rendered before that date or they may be forfeited. 

What's included in the grant?

Please see our about page for more details on inclusions.

What if I don't need everything included?

We are flexible with deliverables. When you are announced as the grant recipient, you'll be directed to schedule a call with our core team, where we’ll dig into your business and see which deliverables you need. 

Can I apply myself or does someone have to apply for me?

This is an application-based grant and you can absolutely apply for yourself! We will ask for video or written recommendations, but everything else can be done by you.

What if I need something faster? Can I work with the grant team on an expedited timeline?

We have our project path specifically designed because so much is included in your grant package. It takes a long time to dive in and do things with your business' longevity in mind. That is why the process takes roughly six months to complete. We cannot work faster than that — but trust us, it will feel fast! 

What kind of time commitment is needed from ME if I win the grant?

There will be, at minimum, one hour-long Zoom call every other week. You will also have to review assets and provide feedback, which can take up to one hour per week. As we move closer to the end of your project, you may need to allocate more time to things like photography, calls, etc. On average, we anticipate you contributing about two hours per week over the course of six months. 

Applications are closed