DAP Interest Form

2026 English Cohort (Free)

Thank you for your interest in the Dallas Accelerator Program (DAP). Before completing the form, please take a moment to carefully review the program requirements to confirm that you meet all eligibility criteria.

To ensure the success of all participants, we prioritize applicants who are fully committed to meeting the program’s requirements and schedule. Kindly review the criteria below to verify that you can fulfill all obligations.

📆 14-week program scheduled to begin during the last week of April 2026, with sessions held every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and one scheduled week off between sessions.

📍Bill J. Priest Institute — 1402 Corinth St, Dallas, TX 75215

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Program Associate I, Melissa Carranza, at melissa@gdhcc.com.

Criteria:
- Business must be located in Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
- Must be registered as a for profit business in the state of Texas
- Must be a small business according to SBA small size standards
- Must be willing to participate in the City’s Mentor Protégé Program after DAP graduation
- Annual revenue above $250,000
14 weekly business workshops (1 day of the week), as well as any additional training or counseling sessions are required. Can you confirm that you're willing to meet the program's schedule and fulfill its requirements?*

Yes, I commit to the program's requirements.No, I can't commit right now.
Commitment to Participate:*

I am willing to participate in the City of Dallas Mentor Protégé Program upon graduation from the Dallas Accelerator Program (DAP)
Primary Business Owner Name*
(First and Last Name)
Business Name*
Please provide your business usernames or profile links for the platforms you actively use (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.):*
Website *
(N/A if not applicable)
Attention: Please note that we are requesting the information below only to assess whether you meet the criteria for participation in this cohort of the Dallas Accelerator Program. We will not publicly disclose any of your information without your explicit authorization.
Annual Gross Revenue*
Number of Years in Business*
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Primary Contact
Email*
Phone Number*
Secondary Contact (optional)
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Is your business registered with the State of Texas?*

YesNo
Are you certified as a small business or pursuing a business certification? If so, could you please specify which certifications you hold or wish to hold? (HUB, SBE, DBE, MBE, WBE, VOSB, ACDBE, etc.)*
Optional Demographic Information: This demographic information is collected for reporting and evaluation purposes to help us better understand program participation and effectiveness. The categories listed below follow U.S. Census Bureau guidelines for collecting race and ethnicity data. One or more of the business owners identify as:*

American IndianAlaska NativeAngloAsian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanicMiddle Eastern/North AfricanMultiracial and/or MultiethnicNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWoman-ownedVeteran-ownedSome Other Race (please specify): _______________
Do you have government contracts?*

YesNo
Are you interested in pursuing government contracts?*

YesNo
Where did you hear from us?*

GDHCCUnivisionSocial MediaMovida HispanaFamilia/AmigoOther
Why are you interested in participating in the Dallas Accelerator Program? *
Supporting Documentation
Proof of business registration in Texas to verify your business is legally established in the state.*

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Financial statement or tax return showing annual gross revenue*

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Signature

Limpiar
Should be Empty:

Primary Contact

Secondary Contact (optional)

Supporting Documentation