The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to launch the Dream Pitch Program.
Donor Name: Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Dream Pitch Program is an 8-week cohort-based training program for microbusinesses in Ward 7 and 8, culminating in the Dream Pitch Competition. The Dream Pitch Competition is an opportunity for participants to pitch their business to a panel of judges, showcasing the knowledge gained through the program resulting in a pitch award between $2000 to $7500. Microbusinesses accepted into this competitive program will receive business development training in 4 areas
- Business Pitch
- Financial Projections/Accounting
- Marketing & Branding
- Mentorship
Eligibility Criteria
Program eligible microbusinesses must have fewer than five (5) employees, the business must be located in Ward 7 or 8 and the applicant must be a Ward 7 or 8 resident owning 51% or more of the business. This program is only for For-Profit businesses. Applicants and program/pitch participants must be the majority business owner. Multiple participants per business are not accepted.
For more information, visit DSLBD.
