We are so excited to announce Chai Talk Pro's first Women-Owned Business Grant. Our goal is to be able to support women who own small businesses and are looking for extra funding to take them to the next level. Chai Talk Pro women are passionate and career-driven women that come from different cultural, religious, and professional backgrounds. The creation of our grants allows us to lift up our online community of women entrepreneurs and help them follow their dreams through direct funding for their small businesses. 

Two $1000 grants will be awarded to women who own small businesses or are pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Services for Finalists: Grant Winners will recieve a group coaching service for 1-2 hours  (valued at $1,200) from Business Coach, Sara Sheikh. Business Space: Finalists in Dallas/Fort Worth, will recieve 6 months (valued at $900 each winner) of coworking space at Epic Suites in Plano. 

Applications are open to the public—eligibility requirements are listed below. Finalist profiles will be shared by the Chai Talk Pro Grant board members via Instagram Live on the Judges platforms. Winners will be determined based on votes from Chai Talk Pro Grant Board members and followers from Social media. The two awardees will receive $1,000 cash in business funding, and $1,500 in services (Group Business coaching+Business Space in Plano, Tx)  as well as exposure through social media. Top 8 finalists will get have free admission to our upcoming Female Entrepreneur Virtual Networking Conference. 

***NOTE to applicants: If the winner of the grant is not in the DFW area, winner will not be applicable to receive the Business Space portion of this grant,  and the Business Space portion of the grant will be awarded to the next winner living in DFW.  

• You have an idea for a business but haven’t started it yet because of funding.
• Your buseiness was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. 
• You have an established business but you're looking for additional funding
• Your business is looking to expand (hire employees, invest in a new service or equipement) 
• You are looking into taking your side hustle from part-time to full-time
• Would like to be apart of a network for female entrepreneurs

• Identify as a woman and/or be a company at least 50% owned by a woman or women.
• Be a United States/ Canada resident or a United States-based or Canadian-based company.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Own a small business or be pursuing small business endeavors.
• Have not been convicted of a felony or promote illicit and/or illegal products or services. 
• Finalists- Willingness to present your background (all about you) and how this grant will help your business.