Rémy Martin This is My City Grant: $20K Funding for Creative Entrepreneurs

Grant Overview

Empowering Local Visionaries with Financial Support and Professional Mentorship

Donor: Rémy Martin, Hello Alice

About: The Rémy Martin This is My City Grant program represents a significant opportunity for creative entrepreneurs making a meaningful impact in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, or New York City. This initiative seeks to recognize and support emerging visionaries across various creative disciplines who are deeply committed to uplifting their local communities through their business endeavors.

With a focus on sustaining cultural vitality and fostering creative innovation, the program awards four exceptional creative entrepreneurs with substantial funding of $20,000 each. What distinguishes this grant opportunity is its dual-benefit approach, combining unrestricted financial support with invaluable one-on-one mentorship from established industry leaders. This comprehensive support system enables recipients to not only expand their business operations but also amplify their positive community impact.

The This is My City Grant specifically targets entrepreneurs operating businesses in music, visual arts, performance arts, design, creative services, cultural education, food and beverage, or other creative and cultural sectors. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to their local community and present a clear, strategic plan for leveraging both the funding and mentorship components to achieve meaningful business growth.

Rémy Martin, a brand with a rich heritage in supporting creative excellence, has partnered with Hello Alice, a trusted resource for small business owners, to identify and elevate creative entrepreneurs who exemplify local leadership and innovation. The selection process evaluates applicants based on three key criteria: founder experience and commitment (30%), strategic plans for utilizing funds and mentorship to accelerate business growth (40%), and demonstrated commitment to local community engagement (30%).

Applications for the Rémy Martin This is My City Grant are being accepted through April 11, 2025, at 6 PM ET. Following the application period, submissions will undergo a comprehensive review process from April 14 to May 30, with grant recipients announced on June 2, 2025.

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Focus: Music, Visual Arts, Performance Arts, Design, Creative Services, Cultural Education, Food and Beverage, Creative Entrepreneurship, Community Impact, Local Business Development

Region: Atlanta (Georgia), Chicago (Illinois), Detroit (Michigan), New York City (New York) United States

Eligibility:
-Must be the leading executive (Founder, President, CEO, CFO, COO, or similar title) of the business
-Must be a legal resident of the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
-Must be 21 years of age or older
-Business must be located in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, or New York City
-Business must have a primary focus on music, visual arts, performance arts, design, creative services, cultural education, food and beverage, or other creative/cultural work
-Must have an established presence and demonstrated commitment to the local community
-Must have a detailed plan for business growth utilizing the funding and mentorship

Benefits:
-$20,000 unrestricted grant to support business development
-One-on-one mentorship from industry leaders
-Potential recognition on Hello Alice and Rémy Cointreau USA platforms

Deadline: April 11, 2025

Terms:
-Entrepreneur – An individual who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so
-Leading Executive – The primary decision-maker in a business such as Founder, President, CEO, CFO, COO, or similar title
-Unrestricted Grant – Financial support that can be used at the recipient’s discretion without limitations on specific expense categories
-Mentorship – Professional guidance and advice provided by experienced industry experts
-Community Impact – The positive effect a business has on its local neighborhood, city, or region
-Creative Services – Businesses providing artistic, design, or creative problem-solving solutions to clients
-Cultural Education – Programs or businesses that teach aspects of arts, heritage, and cultural traditions