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 Coordinator, Melissa Carranza, at melissa@gdhcc.com.

Criteria:
- Business annual gross revenue is above $250,000
- Business must be located in Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
- Registered as a for-profit business in Texas
- Proof of business revenue for the prior year
- Willing to participate in the City's Mentor Protege Program post-graduation
Yes, I commit to the program's requirements.No, I can't commit right now.
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
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.)*
American IndianAlaska NativeAngloAsian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanicMiddle Eastern/North AfricanMultiracial and/or MultiethnicNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWoman-ownedVeteran-ownedSome Other Race (please specify): _______________
YesNo
YesNo
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