NICHE 2.0 2024-2025 Application

NICHE 2.0 - SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Please be aware that availability of funding and support might be restricted to specific populations within certain locations. For this reason, we require some detailed information to assist you most effectively. Rest assured; all information provided will be kept confidential.
NICHE - Neighborhood Incubator for Creatives, Hustlers, and Entrepreneurs is a program designed to support entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. We focus primarily on supporting underserved businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in disinvested neighborhoods.
How did you learn about this program?
Program Overview and Delivery
Business Owner Info

Tell us more about you and your needs.
Owner's Name*

First NameLast Name
Owners Personal Address
Home Adress
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please type the phone number as 317.394.3333.
Business Name:*
Business Name
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Company Website or Social Media
Business Status
New Business or existing business
How many years have you been in business?*
Number of employess including owner:*
Business Gross Annual Revenue*
Are you XBE Certified?*

YesNo
Do you have an EIN and registered entity with the State of Indiana?*

YesNo
Do you have a separate bank account for the business only?*

YesNo
Do you currently have bookkeeper or bookkeeping system in place?*

YesNo
What tax structure was your business formed as?
Business Needs

Please describe your identified needs below. Once available, someone will contact you to schedule a meeting to review your information.
Please describe your business:*
Type of support needed:

Low-interest loans or grantsExpanding my operationsCoachingLegal advicePurchasing equipmentSupport with bookkeeping or tax prepHR - staff, law, compensation, reporting, etc.Scaling my business using technologySocial media, branding, marketing, etc.Other
Please describe your business needs:*
Have you participated in any business development or training programs? If yes, please describe.*
Have you received any grants to support your business? If so, please detail below. Include funders, dates, amounts and purpose.*
Majority-Owner Household Income and Demographics

Certain businesses that belong to certain demographics may qualify for additional support.
Number of People in the Household *
Please include all adults and children.
Annual Household Income*
Must include all income from all sources.
Do you receive any of the following support:

TANFDisabilityFood StampsMedicaid/Medicare
Please pick all that apply to you:

Asian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative American or Alaskan NativeNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhite or CaucasianOther multi-racialPrefer not to answerOther
Please select all that apply.

DisabledVeteranImmigrant
Gender

FemaleMaleNon BinaryOther
Marital Status

MarriedSingleDivorcedWidowedOther
Should be Empty:

NICHE 2.0 - SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Program Overview and Delivery

Business Owner Info

Business Needs

Majority-Owner Household Income and Demographics