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FORWARD Program for Entrepreneurs

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Other requirements

  • Potential entrepreneurs or current business owners
  • Businesses seeking to start or expand

Overview

FORWARD Program for Entrepreneurs

Program Status: Educational entrepreneurship program (not a grant)

Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma area

Overview: Ready to start or expand your business? The FORWARD Program aligns potential entrepreneurs or current business owners with ideal franchise or business concepts, provides resources to increase knowledge, and connects participants with financing and retail/office space opportunities.

Eligibility:

  • Potential entrepreneurs or current business owners

  • Businesses seeking to start or expand
  • Program Structure:

  • FORWARD classes for new businesses: Tuesdays 6-9 pm, April 30 - May 21

  • FORWARD classes for existing businesses: Tuesdays 6-9 pm, June 4 - June 25

  • Participation in all classes is required

  • Location: Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 2800 Southwest Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74107
  • Funding Source: Partially financed by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds as administered by the City of Tulsa

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 918-445-4457

  • Address: Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 2800 Southwest Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74107
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Previous Deadline (2019): 5 pm, Friday, April 12, 2019

    Note: This appears to be a historical program announcement from 2019. Current application information and deadlines not specified in provided content.

    What Tulsa Economic Development Corporation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $2.24M
    Median grant
    $2.24M
    • By dollars: Oklahoma 100%. Top recipient cities: Tulsa, OK.

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