This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Tequila Don Julio Fund is calling all Hispanic entrepreneurs who follow their heart and demonstrate that the best things in life are made Por Amor (for the love) to apply for a business grant.
Donor Name: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
Eighty years ago, Don Julio González boldly approached a local businessman for a loan of 20,000 pesos to open his own distillery, where Tequila Don Julio continues to be made today. Following his heart, González spent his life perfecting his craft to create one of Mexico’s most loved tequilas. Inspired by his entrepreneurial spirit and the love he poured into each bottle of tequila that comes out as an exceptionally smooth liquid, the grant program continues to pay it forward and celebrate Hispanic entrepreneurs who live out their craft por amor (for the love) every day.
This year, the Tequila Don Julio Fund† is partnering with the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) to encourage Hispanic entrepreneurs, who follow their heart and demonstrate that the best things in life are made por amor, to apply for the business grant. ALPFA is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation.
Funding Information
Hispanic entrepreneurs can now apply to receive a $20,000 grant to fuel business growth.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- Be at least 25 years old as of September 15, 2022
- Be Hispanic American (inc. Latino American)
- Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Have a craft that they do por amor (for the love of it), that has led to the creation of their small business
- Be a small business owner, owning at least 51% of the business and actively involved in its daily operations
- Business must have been started at least two (2) years ago
- Business must be in good standing (e.g., all taxes paid, all licenses up to date, etc.)
- Cannot have been convicted of a felony, DUI or DWI, or have a history of substance misuse and/or substance use disorder (SUD).
For more information, visit FCCF.
