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Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant is a grant from the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation that funds women-owned restaurant businesses in Michigan with awards of up to 10,000 dollars on an annual basis. Named after the founder of Olga's Kitchen, the foundation supports women restaurateurs who exhibit passion, ambition, and vision for their business.
Applicants must live in Michigan, have a business located in Michigan, identify as a woman, and be able to provide a formal business plan along with a personal statement demonstrating financial need. This grant is a financing resource for women entrepreneurs in the Michigan food and restaurant industry seeking capital to grow or sustain their businesses.
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Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant - Center for Regional Food Systems Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant Click the button above for more information. The Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation offers up to $10,000 grants for Michigan women-owned restaurant businesses on an annual basis.
The founder of Olga’s Kitchen, Olga Loizon’s Memorial Foundation offers grant funding to women-owned restauranteurs who exhibit passion, ambition, and vision for their business. Must live in Michigan, have a business located in Michigan, identify as a woman, and be able to provide a formal business plan and write a personal statement demonstrating financial need.
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Business plan
Personal statement demonstrating financial need
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Michigan women-owned restaurant businesses. Must live and have a business in Michigan, identify as a woman, provide a formal business plan, and write a personal statement demonstrating financial need. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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