Secretsos™ Small Business Grant

Grant Overview

Donor: Secretsos™

About: The Secretsos™ Small Business Grant is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional funding sources. This grant provides a financial boost of $2,500 to help small business owners overcome challenges and accelerate growth. It is open to businesses operating in eligible U.S. states and territories, excluding those with a primary physical location in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have an active business, and operate within the eligible regions. The application process requires a $15 fee, which helps ensure the legitimacy of applicants and covers administrative costs. To apply, businesses need to provide details about their operations, explain what makes their business unique, and outline how they plan to use the grant funds. The selection process is straightforward, focusing on the applicant’s passion and determination to succeed rather than formal business jargon.

The grant is awarded quarterly, with one recipient selected from the pool of applications collected during each application period.

Focus: Entrepreneurship, Business growth, Financial support, Small business development

Region: United States, (Businesses with a primary physical location in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island are not eligible.)

Eligibility:
-21 years or older
-Active business
-Operates in eligible U.S. states/territories
-Excludes businesses in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island

Benefits:
– $2,500 grant
– Full discretion in the use of funds for business enhancement

Terms:
– Secretsos™ Small Business Grant: A grant program by Secretsos™ designed to provide financial support to small business owners. The grant offers $2,500 to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate their business growth. It is awarded quarterly, with applications accepted during specific periods throughout the year.
– Eligible U.S. states and territories: The grant is open to businesses operating in eligible U.S. states and territories. However, businesses with a primary physical location in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island are not eligible to apply.
– Application fee: A $15 application fee is required to apply for the grant. This fee helps ensure the legitimacy of applicants and covers administrative costs associated with the grant program.
– Application period: The grant has specific application periods throughout the year. For the current cycle, applications will be accepted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
– Grant recipient: One grant recipient will be selected from the pool of applications collected during each application period. The winner will be announced on January 15, 2025.
– Grant Review Committee: The committee responsible for reviewing applications and selecting the grant recipient. They look for passion and determination to succeed in applicants, rather than formal business jargon.