Overview: Entrepreneurs often need various professionals to help manage and grow their business operations. These professionals can bring expertise to areas the entrepreneur may not have the time or skills to handle. For example, a business manager, lawyer, brand manager, or distributor. The options are endless.
Thanks to the support of Accountablity, the Enthuse Foundation Professional Services Grant will provide women entrepreneurs with funding to hire external support to help fuel their business growth.
One woman entrepreneur will receive $2,500 for professional-related services.
Applicants Must:
- Identify as a woman entrepreneur with an established consumer packaged goods (CPG) business. For example, food, beverage, skincare, household goods, personal hygiene, etc (tangible product). E-mail info@enthusefoundation.org with specific questions.
- Business must be the entrepreneur's full-time job.
- Prove use of funds (documentation, proof from external agency).
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- If selected, submit Required New Vendor Forms (will be provided by our Foundation)
- Submit most recent W2 form (if selected as a finalist).
- Use the funds between July 2026 – June 2027.
Criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need and proof that the grant will further the entrepreneur's business.
- Strength of written answers.
- Clear plan for use of grant.
Process:
- Apply.
- The committee will review applications.
- Two to three finalists will be selected and should upload W2 forms for consideration.
- Finalists will be asked to schedule separate Zoom interviews with the selection committee.
- The winner will be announced in June 2026.
Grant Amount:
- $2,500 (please consult a tax specialist for recording purposes)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 28