BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Application for Quarter 1 2023

Welcome Back!

We invite you to participate in our upcoming BIPOC Accelerator for the Q4 2023 Cohort. We understand that you are in the process of restarting or finishing your BIPOC loan. To graduate, please complete and submit the application below by the application deadline of October 25, 2023. The weekly sessions will start on November 1, 2023 and will continue every Wednesday from 11am-1pm CST through November 29, 2023.

Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Our BIPOC Accelerator team will then be in touch with next steps via email.

The BIPOC Accelerator is a first come, first serve program and can only accept 50 eligible participants.

BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Application - Quarter 4 2023 STATEWIDE MAKE-UPS

Instructions
Thank you for your interest in applying for the BIPOC Small Business Accelerator with PeopleFund. Please complete all application questions and submit when complete. This application should take approximately 10-20 minutes to complete and cannot be saved once you begin. If you have questions while completing this form, please email [email protected]. This application will close on October 25, 2023.
About You
This section gives the selection committee identifying information about you. Though demographic information is optional, we still need to verify that the business is a BIPOC owned business. BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, which includes anyone who identifies as Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native, Desi, Asian or Pacific Islander.
Do you identify as a BIPOC-owned business?*
BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, which includes anyone who identifies as Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native, Desi, Asian or Pacific Islander.
Name*
First and Last Name
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Which is the nearest city to you?*
Veteran Status*
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Race (more than one may be selected)*
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African-American
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- White or Caucasian
- More than one race
Do you identify as LGBTQIA?*
Is the head of your household a female?*
How many people live in your household?*
About Your Business
This section gives the selection committee more information about your business.
Business Name (Legal Name)*
Business Name (DBA/Assumed Name, if applicable)
How is your business registered?*
If your business is not formally registered, your business registration will be a required document that will be requested during the loan process. One of our Small Business Advisors can assist you on the business registration process. *Registering a corporation or limited liability company may take a few weeks to receive documentation. A business registration is NOT your IRS EIN nor your Sales Tax Certificate.
When was your business established? (month and year).*
Please provide your IRS Employment Identification Number (EIN) (if applicable).
Business Physical Address (no P.O. Boxes)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please enter your business's website, if applicable.
Does your business have any additional social media accounts? If so, enter the name of the platform and account handle here.
Is your business fully operating?
Has your business made any revenue within the last year?
Please describe your business briefly (1-2 paragraphs max).*
Are you the sole owner of the business? Please list all owners and percentage of ownership for each.*
Do you currently have a PeopleFund loan or a recent loan approval?*
Program Eligibility
This section ensures that the program committee better understands your eligibility.
Do all owners of the business live in Texas? (YES / NO). If no, please list the location and percentage of ownership in business.*
Are all owners in the business U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents?*
Program Readiness
This section helps the selection committee better understand how ready you are to commit to this program. Here, you'll answer questions in regards to program responsibilities.
I understand that if I am accepted to this program, I will be expected to commit to 4 virtual weekly education sessions and 3 business advising sessions between November-December 2023.*
I understand that if I am accepted into this program, I will be expected to participate in the virtual graduation ceremony and my grant funds will be released shortly thereafter the ceremony.*
The goal of this program is to help small business owners access capital and education. You have recently received a loan or loan approval with PeopleFund and are eligible to participate in this program. Your closed loan amount will determine your eligibility for grant funds, 10% of your grant amount, with a minimum grant amount of $3,000 and a maximum grant amount of $5,000. Closed loans over $50,000 will qualify for the maximum grant amount of $5,000.*
I understand that if I am accepted into this program, I will be expected to complete the program requirements included in the BIPOC Client Agreement.*
I understand that if I graduate from this program, I will be expected to submit quarterly financial statements and my Business Advisor will follow up with me quarterly for the next 3 years.*
Program Fit
This section helps the selection committee better understand how well of a fit you are for this program and will be utilized to narrow down program participants in the case that more eligible applications are received than program space.
What are your goals/what are you looking to gain from the program?*
Please share anything additional that may help the program committee in their selection.
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Please provide your physical home address, P.O. box addresses will not be accepted.
Home County*
Program Disclosures
This section provides program disclosures regarding program incentives, benefits, and application truthfulness. All questions in this section must be answered TRUE in order for you to be eligible for this program.
I understand by participating in this program, the GRANT attached to this program is dependent upon your loan being closed and funded, as well as completed program requirements.*
By submitting this application, I attest that all information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.*

For any additional questions related to the program and application, please email [email protected].

BIPOC Accelerator Application: Statewide Make-Ups

BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Application - Quarter 4 2023 STATEWIDE MAKE-UPS

Instructions

About You

About Your Business

Program Eligibility

Program Readiness

Program Fit

Program Disclosures