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Find similar grantsWisconsin Entrepreneurial Training Program Grant is sponsored by Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Covers 75% of the tuition for the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) at University of Wisconsin campuses.
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Entrepreneurial Training Program - Small Business Development Center Check out our new Marketing Video Series (now available in Spanish)! Entrepreneurial Training Program The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is a course offered at select UW campuses for prospective business model testing and existing business model improvement. NEW: Some locations offering online and hybrid options , find out more.
Start or Improve your Business with ETP Incorporating instruction, guest speakers, and coaching, the Entrepreneurial Training Program is designed to help new business owners chart their course to success. It equally benefits existing business owners looking to improve or grow. No-cost consulting is available and highly recommended but optional.
Follow the Lean Startup Framework to: Answer the question – Will people buy my product or service? Quickly develop an investment-ready business plan Use time and money in smarter ways Graduates of the ETP program are more than twice as likely to start a business as a result! Approximately 125 people participate in this premier business program every year.
See some of those successes . Space in the Entrepreneurial Training Program is limited and will be filled on a first-come/first-served basis. See the locations that regularly offer ETP above; click through to find all current class offerings at that center.
If the program is not offered at a location or a time convenient for you , please connect with your nearest center to learn about other classes and assistance . The ETP course fee is $1250. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation offers qualified applicants Entrepreneurial Training Grants that cover most of the $1250 course fee.
The grant covers 80 percent of the tuition, reducing your cost to only $250. Grant recipients must meet attendance requirements and complete a satisfactory business plan within the given timeframe by the hosting UW campus. Contact your SBDC Center to Apply!
The Wharf Manitowoc: Food, drink, music and fun Brennan and Shilah Seehafer are the co-owners of The Wharf Manitowoc which has put Manitowoc on the map as a nightlife destination in Wisconsin. Apple Ridge Academy: Warm, open education Tammy Imme opened Apple Ridge Academy in 2010 and has overcome many growth obstacles while keeping true to the school’s mission.
Explore All ETP Client Successes Special thanks to our partner Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for grant funds that make ETP possible. Entrepreneurial How-To Series Watch our How-To video series on your own schedule to get key questions answered!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin who enroll in and complete the 8-10 week ETP course at a participating UW campus; must meet attendance and business plan completion requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 (covers 80% of $1,250 tuition). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Training Program Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Training Program Grant is funded by Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
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