GIFT Grant Application
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Application Class
1. Identify as a Black-owned business.
2. Must be located in our designated regions:
- Kansas City, MO: 9th st. to Bannister, from Troost to Hardesty.
- Also serving: South Kansas City, Raytown, and Grandview.
3. The business must have been revenue-generating for at least three months.
4. Have plans or ventures that are or will be revenue-generating.
5. Be poised for scaling and expanding your enterprise.
6. Demonstrate a potential or current positive community influence.
7. Commit to job creation and bolstering the local economy.
8. Present a well-structured plan detailing how the grant will boost your business's revenue.- The business must be majority Black-owned and operate within our designated regions.
- Provide a comprehensive, itemized breakdown of how the grant funds will be used. This should emphasize the expected long-term impact on business growth.
- Eligible expenditures include payroll, inventory, fixed costs (rent, equipment, lease, etc.), and other routine operational expenses. Priority will be given to initiatives that have the most potential for creating jobs.
- Submit proof of your business structure and a recent financial statement. Failure to do so will lead to application disqualification.
- Applicants might be summoned for an interview with our Board of Directors for further evaluation.
Get ready to harness this fantastic opportunity. **To apply, please fill out our application form and submit a nominal fee of $25.** Your small investment today might be the stepping stone to tomorrow's grand success.
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