SIBs 2023 Lil Sisters In Business Award Application
SIBs fund is about sisterhood, community, and giving individuals the opportunity to elevate their business. Our mission is to continue to create economic equality by providing low barrier access to various resources for Black and Brown women and girls. We are committed to providing an opportunity to support and elevate young ladies. This year we are launching our SIBs entrepreneur youth award. This award will be given to a young lady who is a youth entrepreneur. As a part of the award, the young lady will be awarded a cash prize investment for her business and or other identified areas of needed support. The award is for a young lady in the 6th-12th grade who has an aspiration in business and actively pursing or demonstrating interest in entrepreneurial endeavors. The selected winner will be announced during the annual pitch competition. The Deadline to apply is November 3, 2023.
How It Works!
It's simple. Complete this short application and upload a 2 minute video pitching your business and why you should be selected for the youth entrepreneur award. Once the application is submitted finalist individuals will be notified on November 10th, 2023
Eligibility
1) Applicants must be a young lady (6th-12th grade) who self identifies as BIPOC. 2) Must have a entrepreneurial aspirations, and or have a business. 3) Must be available to in person on Dec. 2, 2023.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Date of Birth
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Race/Ethnicity
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Black/African-American
Hispanic/Latinx
Native American/ Indigenous
Asian/Pacisfic Islander
Bi-Racial
Other
Have you participated in a SIBs pitch event before (this does not disqualify you)
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Yes
No
Business Name
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Website (If applicable)
Facebook Page (If applicable)
Instagram Handler (If applicable)
Twitter Handler (If applicable)
Other Social Media Platforms (If applicable)
If selected as a finalist, are you available Dec. 1 & 2, 2023?
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Yes
No
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Application Question
Why did you start your business?
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Why should you be selected as a Lil Sisters IN Business Youth award winner?
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Please describe your business or entrepreneurial aspirations
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What problem are you solving?
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Who are you solving a problem for and why?
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What makes your business unique?
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If awarded funding, how would you use the funds towards your business?
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Video Submission Upload
In addition to your written responses a short video will be used to review your application. Please submit a video no longer than 90 seconds. Your pitch video should include key information about your business and how you would use funds if selected. If you have issues uploading your video, please email sistersinbusinessmi@gmail.com.
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