How much funding does Envolve Award USA provide?

Envolve Award USA provides Up to $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Envolve Award USA?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Envolve Award USA

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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Envolve Award USA

Organization: Envolve Entrepreneurship (formerly American Entrepreneurship Award), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Status: Active grant program (most recent announcement 2018, specific current deadline unknown)

Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per winner; up to $250,000 total pledged per region distributed among multiple winners

Geographic Scope: Multiple underserved communities across the United States including:

Legacy locations: Miami-Dade County, Florida; The Bronx, New York City

Expanded locations (as of 2018): Atlanta, Baltimore, Charleston, Detroit, Flint, Washington DC, Greater New York City area

Program Focus:
Regionally-focused business plan competition recognizing best examples of entrepreneurship among diverse and underserved entrepreneurs. Aims to embolden early-stage businesses by providing diverse entrepreneurs with easy access to capital, knowledge, and resources.

Eligibility:

Experienced and budding entrepreneurs

Businesses in demonstrably underserved communities

Special consideration for students and alumni of partner institutions (e.g., Miami Dade College, Georgia State University)

What They Fund:

Interest-free, no-equity business startup and scale-up funding

Early-stage businesses

Funding Components:

Capital: Up to $25,000 per winner

Mentorship: Provided to winners

Business support services: Range of resources and support

Contact Information:

Email: connect@founderforward.org

Phone: (212) 401-9333

Address: 134 East 40th St., New York, NY

Website: www.usa.EnvolveGlobal.org

Background:
Envolve was created in 2018 by the social responsibility division of the Libra Group, leveraging success of two earlier programs: The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) and the American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), both founded by Libra Group. The awards have declared 35 winners across Greece and the USA since 2012, supporting job creation and economic growth. Notable past winners include CourtBuddy (raised $1M+ post-award), WATT + FLUX, Ginjan Bros, Spadét, Sustainable Snacks, and others.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Application Portal: Go to www.usa.EnvolveGlobal.org

2. Complete Registration:
- Fill out a simple online registration form
- Generate a user profile

3. Submit Application:
- Submit application through the secure website portal
- Application is described as "very straightforward"

4. Application Timeline (as of 2018):
- Registration commenced: June 27, 2018
- Winners declared: Late fall of same year
- Note: Current deadlines not specified in provided materials

Required Materials:
Specific required documents not detailed in provided content. Application described as straightforward online process.

Selection Process:

External panel of judges reviews applications

Panel includes community executives and business leaders

Regional judging by qualified panels in each location

Winners Receive:

Up to $25,000 in startup/scale-up funding

Mentorship support

Range of business support services

Networking opportunities within Envolve ecosystem

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