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Black Girl Venture & TikTok Present The Innovate Together Grant Program! A $50,000 Grant Pool for empowerement through collaboration.
If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or content creator in beauty, lifestyle, or consumer goods – you’re gonna wanna listen up. We’re teaming up with TikTok to bring you the Innovate Together Grant.
We’re awarding 12 grants to provide financial support enabling small businesses to work with creators for creative collaborations that will shape your legacy and fuel your success.
Applications open: January 30, 2024
Application close: February 29, 2024, 11:59pm
Who should get involved:
- Entrepreneurs/Founders/Small Business Owners seeking funding for creative services for business growth (i.e. branding, influencer marketing, web development, logo design, video editing, etc).
- Creators who would like to work with small businesses should ask that small business to apply as a pathway to collaboration.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have an active TikTok account.
- Must be able to deliver the project within 3 months of receiving the grant (reporting required).
- Must be available to attend an in person business development training March 22-24 (flight and lodging will be covered).
Award Levels:
- Enterprise Award - $10,000
- Innovation Award - $5,000
- Community Award - $2,500
Goals and Objectives:
- Empowerment through Collaboration
- Goal: Facilitate collaboration between visionary business minds and influential content creators by empowering entrepreneurs to collaborate with skilled creators for creative services that enhance storytelling and authentic connection.
- Financial Support for Creativity:
- Goal: Provide financial support to small businesses and creators by providing a $50,000 grant pool to fuel innovative partnerships.
- Scaling Businesses through Creative Marketing:
- Goal: Assist small businesses in scaling and reaching new audiences by leveraging creative marketing and influencer partnerships to expand their reach and impact.
- Diverse Creative Endeavors:
- Goal: Support a variety of business sectors by encouraging applications from diverse industries, including culinary endeavors, fashion startups, and tech marvels.
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