Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Women who own, lead, or operate a business
  • Interested in community building and peer accountability
  • Able to commit to attending ALL six sessions
  • Must inform Prospera if more than one session will be missed (not recommended for enrollment)

Overview

A three-month intensive training program for women entrepreneurs designed for community building, business education, and group accountability. Facilitated by Karen Lum of K. Lum Consulting.

Program Details

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Cohort Size: 14 entrepreneurs
  • Format: Six, two-hour interactive sessions
  • Frequency: Offered twice per year (Spring and Fall)
  • Facilitator: Karen Lum, K. Lum Consulting

Program Focus Areas

  • Personal and professional goal setting
  • Action planning and creative thinking about your business
  • Work on business strategy rather than in daily operations
  • Self-accountability skills for entrepreneurs
  • Peer support and referral network building
  • Meaningful relationship building with other program participants

Eligibility

  • Women who own, lead, or operate a business
  • Interested in community building and peer accountability
  • Able to commit to attending ALL six sessions
  • Must inform Prospera if more than one session will be missed (not recommended for enrollment)

Geographic Scope

  • Montana (primarily Gallatin Development Corporation service area)

Contact Information

  • Phone: 406-587-3113
  • Email: info@prosperamt.org
  • Address: 865 Technology Blvd, Ste A, Bozeman, MT 59718
  • Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 8:30am-5pm, Fridays 8:30am-4pm

Accessibility

Please reach out to Prospera after registering to inform them of accommodation needs.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Register: Submit registration form to enroll in the program
  2. Session Commitment: Confirm ability to attend all six sessions (attendance at all sessions is recommended)
  3. Notification of Accommodations: Contact Prospera after registration if accommodation needs are required

Important Notes

  • Attendance at ALL six sessions is recommended
  • If you know you will need to miss more than one session, it is not recommended to register
  • Program held twice per year (Spring and Fall sessions available)

What Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera actually gave

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

Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera reported $78K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
3
Total given
$64K
Median grant
$19K
Range
$9,400–$36K
  • By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Lewistown, MT; Bozeman, MT; Billings, MT.

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IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Women-owned businesses
  • Small businesses

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