ABPA emPOWER26 Small Business Grant Application

ABPA emPOWER26 Small Business Grant Application

Application Deadline August 30, 2026
The Arab-American Business and Professional Association is back with the emPOWER grant program for ambitious, aspiring female entrepreneurs looking for start-up funding for an Illinois-based business. This grant application requires you to provide the selection committee with various information about yourself and your business model. The awardees will be announced at ABPA's Annual Dinner in November 2026. Interested applicants can begin applying for the ABPA emPOWER beginning May 26, 2026. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2026.

Qualifications

*Grant Award up to $10K

*Business location is based in Illinois

*Able to provide receipts showing how grant funds were spent

*Application deadline is August 30, 2026
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Do You Currently Own A Business?
Are You Interested In Starting A Business?
How Would You Best Describe Where You Are With Your Business Start Up
Do You Have A Desired Location for You Business Start Up?
Include city/town or region in Illinois
Does Your Business Serve As A Benefit for the Arab American Community? Briefly Explain.
Please Give A Description For Your Business Start Up?
Explain Why You Qualify For the emPOWER Grant?
Have You Dealt With Financial Hardship Trying To Open Business? Briefly Explain.
What is a Rough Cost Estimate For Your Business Start Up?
Provide a List of Upfront Items and Costs of Each Item To Start Your Business
If Selected For Grant Would You Be Able To Provide Expense Receipts Showing How Grant Money Was Spent?

Provide Three Professional References

Important to notify references a member of selection committee could be contacting.
Reference Name #1

First NameLast Name
Reference Professional Job title
Reference Email
example@example.com
Reference Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference Name #2

First NameLast Name
Reference Professional Job title
Reference Email
example@example.com
Reference Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference Name #3

First NameLast Name
Reference Professional Job title
Reference Email
example@example.com
ReferencePhone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

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ABPA emPOWER26 Small Business Grant Application

Provide Three Professional References