Yvette's Local Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: Applications are due the first day of March each year (March 1)”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors in the area
- Dane County, Wisconsin area
Other requirements
- Planning to pursue a career in business
- Enrolling in a post-secondary education program preparing them for independent business ownership
Overview
The Dane Buy Local Foundation provides scholarships to support new high school graduates pursuing business, marketing, and entrepreneurship education, particularly those who might not otherwise be supported.
Background: Established in 2012 at Madison Community Foundation in honor of Yvette Jones, founder of designCraft Advertising and former Dane Buy Local board member. The fund reflects Yvette's belief that entrepreneurship and small business aspirations should not be limited to young people with privilege, means, and existing connections.
Purpose: To invest in motivated young people and foster the development of future local business visionaries.
Eligibility
- High school seniors in the area
- Planning to pursue a career in business
- Enrolling in a post-secondary education program preparing them for independent business ownership
Geographic Scope
- Dane County, Wisconsin area
Contact Information
- Address: 2801 International Ln, #110, Madison, WI 53704, USA
- Phone: (608) 729-7342
- Email: info@danebuylocal.com
- Website: danebuylocal.com
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Review the application brochure for complete details and requirements
- Submit application online via the provided application portal
- Deadline: Applications are due the first day of March each year (March 1)
Required Materials
- See brochure for specific requirements
Resources
- Brochure with Details: Available on the Yvette's Local Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund page
- Online Application Portal: Available on the website
What Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $136K
- Median grant
- $136K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.
Example grants
County of Dane · Madison, WI
Covid relief return
$136K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Startups
- Small businesses
- Education
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