This grant opportunity is designed for a North Creek High School student with a passion for entrepreneurship, who is not planning on atttending college, but instead dreams of starting their own business. The selected student will receive direct support for start up expenses (equipment, registration, design, etc) up to $4,000  to cover approved startup costs directly on your behalf, mentorship, and check-ins to help bring their vision to life. Team Calimlim Real Estate's grant recipient will be notified on or before the October 1st, 2025. 
This is a private grant funded by Team Calimlim Real Estate Company. It is not affiliated with any government agency or public foundation.

 We are committed to supporting young entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, regardless of immigration status. If selected, we’ll work with you to find creative and safe ways to help you build your dream, even if it means thinking outside the box.

Click here for more information and resources: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EjDRuXNbxWLfTh2JODb9TLWByuKHOBwMaFZkRhYIWYc/edit?usp=sharing

We welcome students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, neurodivergence, and other visible or invisible differences. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible and meaningful for everyone.

Below are a few short answer questions that will allow us to get to know your business plan better. Please aim for a 200-500 word count for each answer. You may write less than 200, but be sure to be as specific as possible and include all the information you think we might want to know. 

 If selected, I undesrstand that: 

- the support funds will be used for business-related expenses only

- items or services may be purchased by TCRE directly on recipient's behalf

- this is not a loan - I do not have to pay anything back 

- this is not a job or investment - I am not being hired or required to give up any ownership of my business 

- the grant may choose to support one or more students, and the selection is based on business plan, passion and potential - not just GPA and extracurriculars. 

- if direct funding to recipient is distributed, recipient may be asked to complete a W-9 form so TCRE can comply with IRS reporting rules. It is the recipient’s responsibility to consult a tax professional regarding potential tax implications.

Recipients may be asked to share brief updates about their progress. These are not required in exchange for funding and are purely for inspiration and impact tracking. We want to be able to watch you grow!

If the applicant is under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must review and agree to the following:

I confirm that I have reviewed this application and support my student’s participation in this opportunity. I understand that if selected:

- My student will receive financial and/or mentorship support for their business idea.
- Funds will be used solely for business-related costs (not personal use).
- This opportunity is not an employment offer, investment, or loan.

By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

Team Calimlim Real Estate is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable program. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, immigration status, or socioeconomic background.

We strongly encourage applications from students who have historically been underrepresented in entrepreneurship and business ownership.