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Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant is a business grant from Olga's Kitchen and TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants that supports aspiring women entrepreneurs in Michigan who demonstrate financial need and the vision to launch or grow a business. The grant honors Olga Loizon, founder of the Olga's Kitchen restaurant chain, and is intended for women who would otherwise lack the resources to start or continue business development.
Awards are available up to $10,000. Eligible applicants must be Michigan residents with a business located in Michigan, provide a personal statement demonstrating financial need, and submit a formal business plan. Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline; incomplete applications are not processed.
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Foundation | Olga's Kitchen in MI, OH & IL Main content starts here, tab to start navigating Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation To provide assistance to aspiring women entrepreneurs who exemplify the same passion, ambition and vision as Olga Loizon, pioneer and founder of Olga's Kitchen.
Meet Our 2025 Grant Recipients A pioneer for women in business, Olga Loizon persevered through every obstacle to create one of metro Detroit’s most iconic restaurant concepts, Olga’s Kitchen. In honor of Olga Loizon and her legacy, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants and Olga’s Kitchen have founded the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation.
The foundation focuses on entrepreneurial women who would be unable to attain the resources necessary to start a business or otherwise continue with their business development. Please consider making a donation to help other women build their dream! Please enter a description Please enter an Invoice ID Applicants must meet the following criteria: 3.
Business must be located in Michigan 4. Be able to write a personal statement demonstrating financial need 5. Must provide a formal Business Plan All applicants will be required to complete an application on the Olga’s website.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Following the submission deadline, our foundation team will review each application for eligibility. Grants are available for up to $10,000.
Move Your Business Forward Submit your business plan to become the next business to receive a grant from the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation. The OLMF 2026 Grant is no longer accepting submissions.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Women entrepreneurs residing in Michigan with a business located in Michigan. Must demonstrate financial need and provide a formal business plan. 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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