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Turn your dreams into plans and transform your entrepreneurial spirit into a successful business.

As a company founded by a female entrepreneur, we're passionate about helping others see their ideas come to life, especially fellow members of the incredible planner community.

 

The Erin Condren Small Business Grant was founded to empower small business entrepreneurs by providing fund to help take their business to the next level.

 

Whether this money will help scale an existing current small business, or can help transform an idea into reality, this is your chance to take a leap of faith and win $3,000 to invest and grow your business!

 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Apply

Tell us about yourself. 

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. PST Monday, March 18, 2024.

2. Finalists Selected

We'll notify the top 5 finalists
March 29, 2024.

Finalists will submit a video pitch by April 10, 2024.

3. Winner announced at GO Wild!

!The grant winner will be announced LIVE at GO Wild Dallas April 20, 2024!

Guidelines

  • Must be attending GO Wild 2024 in-person.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be resident of the USA.
  • Business or business ideas must be related to the planner community. 
  • If the business is currently incorporated it must have an annual revenue of $500K or less and be considered a valid legal entity in good standing in its state of formation.
  • If awarded the grant prize, applicants must agree to the full grant terms as referenced here.
  • All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST March 18, 2024. One application per company. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Top 5 finalists must submit a video pitch by April 10, 2024.
  • Winner must be able to accept award on stage at GO Wild 2024 in person on April 20, 2024.

Apply for the Erin Condren Small Business Grant today!

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Video Presentation

Video Requirements for Top 5 Finalists:

  • Entrant must complete the electronic submission form and if selected as a top 5 candidate they will be required to submit a video presentation by April 10, 2024.
  • Top 5 candidates must have a sampling of products in mail by April 5, 2024. Erin Condren will provide pre-paid mailing labels in advance. Sampling of product may be determined by the candidate.

Video submission requirements:

  • Video must not exceed 10 minutes in length;
  • Video must be in the following format: .mp4 format or HEVC from an iPhone (Erin Condren will provide a link to upload video in advance);
  • Video must not include music or graphics.
  • Please try to ensure your video is well-lit (facing natural lighting is ideal) with little to no background noise.
  • Video must include the following: name of the business owner, name of business, business overview including a short description, type of business, areas of specialty, highlights, and goals;
  • Video submission presentation must include business idea and/or data such as the number of employees, annual revenue, and length of time in business;
  • Video submission presentation must include information/profile on the owner(s)/leadership team;
  • Video submission should showcase the physical product on camera IF the company has physical products.
  • Video submission presentation must answer the following three (3) questions: 
    • 1) What is your business/business idea and why did you get started?
    • 2) How do you intend to use the grant if awarded?
    • 3) How do you plan to enhance/grow your business? 
  • Video submission must be received no later than April 10, 2024; 11:59 p.m. PST. 
For any questions please email: [email protected]