Deadline: 1 October 2024
The Support Latino Business is thrilled to be honoring the sixth annual Support Latino Business Day, September 14, kicking-off a month of homage to a community of makers, creators, doers, and innovators.
They look forward to continuing in the mission to recognize, resource and champion diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs to continue building a thriving and equitable economy.
Funding Information
- They will be giving away $10,000 in grants through the SLB Impact Fund Grant program.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to enter a business in the contest, you (“Officer”) must be all of the following as of the first day of the Contest Periods (defined below):
- Business must be in good standing and following all applicable laws and regulations.
- At least 18 years of age.
- A Latino founder with at least 50% ownership of the business who is authorized to legally bind the business with respect to the contest.
- EIN holders are able to apply.
- To be eligible to participate in the contest, the business (“Entrant”) must meet all of the following criteria as of the first day of the Contest Period each Entrant:
- Must have its principal place of business in the United States.
- Must not be engaged in illegal, potentially illegal, or illegitimate activities as adjudged in Sponsor’s determination.
- May be a business entity legally permissible in the United States.
- Must have been in business for a least one full year.
- A part of the SLB Directory network and mailing list.
- The potential winners are subject to verification of eligibility by the Sponsor, which may include a background check and completing associated documentation.
Selection Criteria
- Entries will be judged by Support Latino Business directors based on the following (“Initial Judging Criteria”):
- Quality and substantivizes of Entrant’s answers
- Clarity of Finalist’s “pitch” for grant funding
- Context and specificity of Finalist’s business journey and future goals
- The four Entrants out of the first eligible 150 applications that submitted the Entry receiving the highest cumulative score will be deemed the “SLB Impact Grant Program awardees”.
For more information, visit Support Latino Business.
