ZenBusiness grants
ZenBusiness grants

ZENBUSINESS $5K GRANT PROGRAM

How the ZenBusiness
Grant Program Works

You must be a current customer that used ZenBusiness to form your business
within the last 3 to 6 months. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

ZenBusiness Mission

ZENBUSINESS GRANTS

You deserve a helping hand

At ZenBusiness, we understand the challenges small business owners face, and we’re dedicated to supporting you. That’s why we’re awarding over 40 grants to our small business customers this year.

Grantees will receive $5,000 to help grow their business, along with access to eligible ZenBusiness products and services available at the time of the grant disbursement. If you meet our eligibility requirements, you can apply to become one of our monthly grantees. Take the opportunity to get the support you need to elevate your business. Join us in our mission to empower small business owners like you and apply today!

ELIGIBILITY & VALUE

How the program works

Customers who meet the eligibility requirements may submit an application to become one of the grantees chosen each month.

  • eligibility requirements

    Eligibility requirements

    To be eligible, you must be a current customer, at least 18 years old, and have used ZenBusiness formation services within the last 3 to 6 months.

  • business requirements

    Business requirements

    Your business must be a private entity, registered, and based in the U.S., and it must offer products or services that benefit your community.

  • entry guidelines

    Entry guidelines

    You can apply only once per month, with one entry per customer. Previous award winners are not eligible to apply again.

  • grant usage

    Grant usage

    Grantees are selected based on their application responses. They are encouraged to use the grant money as noted in their application and will be asked to participate in a follow-up interview after receiving the grant.

  • Grant benefits

    Grantees will receive a $5,000 grant, access to Money Pro for 30 days, “Ask Me Anything” office hours with our team, and/or other eligible products available at the time of grant distribution. The products and services are subject to change.

  • application deadline

    Application deadline

    Entries are accepted from January 1 through December 31, 2024. Applications will be reviewed against other entries submitted in the same month. For example, if you apply on January 3rd, your application will be reviewed alongside all applications submitted from January 1 to January 31.

Do you qualify?

Read the ZenBusiness grant guidelines, terms, and conditions. Ready to apply? Login to your dashboard to get started.

1. For current customers

You must be at least 18 years old, and have used the ZenBusiness formation services within the last 3 to 6 months.

2. Business Type

To qualify, your business must be a private entity, registered, and officially based in the U.S. Must offer products or services that help your community.

3. Application details

You can only apply once per month; one entry per customer. You are not eligible to apply if you have won a previous award.

ZenBusiness story

OUR MISSION

Supporting your business success

An equitable world is our goal, and we take this mission seriously. We strive to pay it forward by providing grants to small business owners in need. Since 2020, we’ve given away more than $400,000 in grants to small businesses. Additionally, we donate to organizations that align with our values to support entrepreneurship and end systemic inequality.

Learn more about social impact at ZenBusiness and how we are on a mission to support entrepreneurship for business owners from all walks of life.

 

ZenBusiness Success Stories

Read how the grant program has helped these grantees and their businesses.

ZenBusiness Grant Program FAQs

  • Only one entry per customer will be accepted. When completing your application, you’ll get the option to choose the business you’re applying for.

  • Applications do not roll over from previous months. Only one entry will be accepted per customer, per month.

  • ZenBusiness would like to extend its support to as many customers as we can. As of now, winners of a previous ZenBusiness award or grant are not eligible to re-apply for another grant.

  • Entries will be accepted January 1 through December 31, 2024. Applicants will be reviewed against other entries submitted in the same month. For example, if you applied on January 3rd, you’ll be reviewed against all the applications submitted from January 1 to January 31.

  • Each grant awarded will be $5,000.

  • Grantees are chosen based on their application responses. We’d love to see grantees apply their grant money as noted. Grantees are asked to agree to a follow up interview after the grant money has been distributed so that we can learn more about how the grant was used.

  • Before distributing the funds, we’ll work with you on obtaining your FEIN (if applicable), W-9, and banking information. Failure to respond with the required 10 business days of being notified may result in ineligibility for the Grants Program. Our team would love to grant the award money within 30 days of letting you know the good news.

  • The grant award review process will be done in 3 steps: (1) An initial screening to ensure the applicant meets the eligibility requirements referenced in these terms & conditions. (2) Evaluation by a group of ZenBusiness staff of statement of need. (3) ZenBusiness Inc. shall conduct due diligence to ensure the applicant is an entity in good standing in their state of registration, or a U.S. citizen, as appropriate per applicant and that applicant is engaging in a positive business. Awarded applicants will be notified of their grant award on a rolling basis via email or telephone.

  • Grant awards may be considered taxable income. We advise you to consult with your financial and tax advisors to learn more about any tax obligations you may have.

  • Grantees will be notified by phone, then email if needed.

  • Applications are reviewed every month. You should receive a notification of your status within 4 to 6 weeks of applying.

  • Profile information is automatically updated when you update your dashboard. Please make sure that your profile info is up to date.

  • Application responses submitted are considered final. If you’re awarded a grant and your needs change, we trust you’ll apply the funds to the area of your business that needs it most.

  • Want to know more? Read the guidelines, terms, and conditions.

    For other questions, please email grants@zenbusiness.com

Start building towards success today

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