BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, is pleased to present the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program.
Donor Name: BMO
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/14/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
BMO is a strong supporter of the advancement of women. Since 2012, BMO has recognized the achievements and contributions of over 240 women through the BMO Celebrating Women Program. In 2020, they had to cancel the in-person celebrations. However, to continue to support women during the pandemic, they created the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. In collaboration with Deloitte, the Grant Program aims to provide an additional source of financial aid to women-owned businesses.
As part of the purpose commitment to Boldly Grow the Good in Business and in Life, BMO is inviting women-owned businesses to apply for one of fifteen $10,000 grants by sharing their high-level business growth plans. Any type of business growth will be considered be it new products/services, new markets, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria in order to apply for a grant, including:
The Applicant:
- Has the authority to participate in this program on behalf of the business;
- Is a resident of the U.S.;
- Is of legal age of majority in the state in which the business resides;
- Has not purchased any equipment, products, or services in order to participate; and
- Is not affiliated with BMO or otherwise connected with the program based on the criteria set forth in the Terms.
The Business:
- Is at least 51% owned or controlled by women or by individual(s) who self-identify as women;
- Is currently active and operating in the U.S. in accordance with all applicable laws, licenses, and regulations;
- Has a physical location (or a mailing address for their headquarters) in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington , Wisconsin, or Wyoming; or Michigan or Texas and such physical location (or headquarters mailing address) is located, as determined by BMO in BMO’s sole discretion, within 100 miles of a full-service retail BMO branch office that offers a mix of banking services, everyday banking, investments, and lending products for both personal and commercial customers;
- Is a for-profit business with annual revenues of $5 million USD or less;
- Is in good standing with the jurisdiction in which the business is registered; and
- Is in operation selling a product or service for at least 2 years as of April 1, 2024.
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