What is the WWO Grant?
Each month, we award a $1,000 grant to a business owner in the US, enabling them to invest in their current venture. No obligations, no need for equity.
Every grant application undergoes evaluation based on the following criteria:
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What is your motivation behind your business?
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Does your narrative captivate our interest?
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What impact have you made on your community?
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Have you identified what sets your business apart?
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How do you generate revenue from your business?
Every applicant receives complimentary access to our online entrepreneurship course guide. Additionally, applicants gain entry to our resource library aimed at fostering business growth.
How does it work?
Simply click on "Apply Now," respond to a brief set of inquiries regarding your business, and finalize the application within minutes.
After submitting your application, you'll be able to access our self-paced online entrepreneurship course.
We meticulously evaluate and score each application and winners are announced every 15th of the month.
What do you get if selected?
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$1,000 no-strings-attached grant
If chosen for the WWO Grant, you'll be awarded a $1,000 grant, which you are not obligated to repay, nor are you required to relinquish any equity in your business. You're free to utilize these funds as you see fit to foster the growth of your business. We simply request your assistance in spreading the word by sharing your selection on social media and actively participating in our community.
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Access to The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint: Building and Growing Your Business from Scratch
This course designed by WWO is your ultimate guide, providing you with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the exciting yet challenging journey of entrepreneurship. Embarking on this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur. From identifying lucrative opportunities and crafting robust business models to building a powerful brand identity, you will explore the foundational elements crucial for any successful venture.
WWO Grantees
Meet some of our past recipients
Each month we award a $1000 grant to a selected business owner that they can use to grow their business. Here are some of our recent WWO Grantees:
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Who is eligible for a WWO Grant?Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
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How can I apply for a WWO Grant?You can apply for the WWO grant online. Get started by entering your name and email on this page and you will be taken to the application form, where you'll be asked a number of questions about your business and can submit along with the $20 application fee.
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What is the deadline to apply for the grant, and how often are grants awarded?We accept applications on a rolling basis. To be considered for our grant in any given month, applications must be received by midnight Eastern US time on the last day of that month
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What should I do if I can’t afford the application fee?We recommend you wait until you and your business are in a better position. We are working to develop either a sponsorship or scholarship program to help offset the fee for aspiring business owners who need the financial support.
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What benefits do grant recipients receive apart from the financial grant?Beyond financial assistance, recipients receive access to a complementary online entrepreneur course, our library of business resources and are eligible for our $3,500 end-of-year grant.
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What is the WWO Grant?The WWO Grant program is a monthly small business grant program designed to support underrepresented and overlooked small business owners. Each month we select one small business as the recipient of a $1000 no-strings-attached grant. Grantees are then considered for our $3,500 year-end grant. Applicants receive access to our online entrepreneur course as well as our library of business resources.
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Are nonprofits eligible for the WWO grant?We are not currently supporting non-profits. Therefore, we recommend that non-profits do not apply for the WWO grant at this time.
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What can the grant money be used for?Grant funds can be used for any business-related expenses as the recipients see fit. This is what we mean by no-strings-attached. We do not require reporting, limit what the funds can be used for, or take equity.
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Why do you charge an application fee?We are super dedicated to making this a sustainable platform for entrepreneurs and small business owners. To do so, and to cover the cost of reviewing each application, we do charge a fee. We are not a non-profit organization and we do not receive any federal or foundation subsidies for the program. We believe most entrepreneurs, founders and business owners don't have a reliable and consistent source of thought partnership and candid feedback on their businesses. We are striving to do that at scale and aim to provide far more value than we charge for the grant application.