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The Creative Business Boost Initiative - Hello Alice The Creative Business Boost Initiative: $5K Grants Introducing the Creative Business Boost Initiative, presented by Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), with support from Etsy’s Uplift Fund!
100 creative entrepreneurs will be selected from eligible entrants to receive a $5,000 grant and access to an exclusive Boost Camp coaching program, helping them access capital and resources they need to foster growth and success. The Creative Business Boost Initiative is designed to help empower entrepreneurs who contribute to the creative economy.
By providing grants, educational resources, and access to a community of business owners, the program strives to bolster the cultural vibrancy of communities through the entrepreneurial endeavors of creative individuals.
To be eligible, you must be an entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e. Founder) of a small business that meets the below business criteria: A legal resident of one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico Eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in AL and NE) Other eligibility criteria includes: Must be a creative entrepreneur, such as a fashion designer, artist, salon owner, chef, maker, musician, or media producer, as defined here Must have a business that has been in operation for at least 12 months Must have an existing product or service currently on the market Must be willing to participate in an 8-week virtual business Boost Camp Being a for-profit business located and registered in one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico For a full list of eligibility criteria, including restricted businesses, see the terms and conditions .
The Creative Business Boost Initiative will accept applications from March 31, 2025 to May 9, 2025 at 6 p. m. ET.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee in accordance with the review criteria outlined in the terms and conditions. Recipients will be notified by email on or around June 23, 2025 and boost camp will kick off the first week of July. Celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs selected for this year’s program Meet the 2025 Creative Business Boost Initiative Recipients!
Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) are proud to introduce the outstanding recipients of the 2025 Creative Business Boost Initiative. These entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 grant, along with access to an exclusive Boost Camp coaching program – providing hands-on support, expert guidance, and the capital needed to take their creative businesses to the next level.
You can review the full list of recipients below and visit the Small Business Funding & Growth Center to find more grant opportunities.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Must be a creative entrepreneur (fashion designer, artist, salon owner, chef, maker, musician, or media producer). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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