OTP Grant Application Submission | Own The Pond Network

OTP Grant Application

First name

Last name

Phone

Company name

Social Handles

Tell us your story. What life experiences shaped you as an entrepreneur? (Max 300 words)

Describe a time you faced a major setback in business or life. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome? (Max 250 words)

What’s your core mission as an entrepreneur? How do your values align with Own The Pond’s mission of empowering urban entrepreneurs? (Max 250 words)

What’s one example of how you’ve shown integrity in business or leadership? (Max 250 words)

In what ways have you worked with others to accomplish your mission? (Max 200 words)

If you received this grant, how would you use it to further the mission of urban entrepreneurship in your business (Max 250 words)

How do you engage with your community or mentor others? (Max 250 words)

What’s your long-term vision for your business, and how do you see Own The Pond as a partner in that journey? (Max 250 words)

What stage is your business in right now? (Select one)

What is your current biggest challenge in growing your business? (Max 250 words)

How have you successfully executed an idea or strategy in the past? (Max 250 words)

What systems, tools, or partnerships do you have in place to scale your business? (Max 250 words)

Tell us about a time you had to adapt or pivot quickly in business. (Max 200 words)

Do you have an audience or community that looks to you for leadership? If so, how do you engage them? (Max 200 words)

Upload a 1-3 minute video answering this question: “Why do you deserve this grant, and how will you use it to impact urban entrepreneurship?” (Accepted formats: YouTube link, Vimeo link, or direct upload)

If selected, are you open to participating in interviews, content features, and updates about your business journey? (Yes/No)

Yes

Do you confirm that all information provided is accurate and that you are committed to using the grant as outlined in your application? (Yes/No)

Yes

Grant Community Impact & Verification Fee

Our fee:

-Keeps the pond growing

-Sustains our operations

-Supports black entrepreneurs