Summary
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is seeking candidates for the fifth Women's Economic Mobility Hub cohort. The WEM Hub is designed to support Black women-owned businesses through providing entrepreneurial support along with additional resources, including capital.
Program Requirements
If selected for the WEM Hub, I will commit to the following requirements:
1. Participate in (via teleconference and/or in person) SIX two hour monthly WEM Hub sessions, which will include technical assistance and/or networking events. Please note that the required WEM Hub Orientation and Closing Sessions will be held in person in Central Arkansas on June 27 and December (TBD), respectively. Exact location to be determined.
2. Provide a brief narrative outlining the use of the $5,000 grant and intended outcomes to be accomplished with the funds.
3. Complete pre and post assessment and monthly evaluation forms to demonstrate lessons learned, provide data, and any additional feedback surrounding the continuation of the regional WEM Hub.Application & DeadlineApplications with required information should be completed no later than Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM (CDT). Upon submission, please look for confirmation of receipt.Eligibility DeterminationApplicants will be selected based on the following criteria:1. Must be able to participate in (via teleconference and/or in person) six, two hour monthly WEM Hub sessions, which will include technical assistance and/or networking events. Please note that the required WEM Hub Orientation and Closing Sessions will be held in person in Central Arkansas on June 27 and December (TBD), respectively. Exact location to be determined.2. Must be an existing business in which 75% is owned and operated by one or more Black women who are U.S. citizens.3. Must be a bona-fide registered business physically located and operating for more than one year within the state of Arkansas.4. Must be an entity operating as a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar non-profit entities are not eligible.5. Must be in good standing with the Arkansas Secretary of State and be current on all county, state, and federal taxes.
If you have any questions please email Bri Clark, bclark@womensfoundationarkansas.org .
2024 Women's Economic Mobility HUB Program Application
Summary
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is seeking candidates for the fifth Women's Economic Mobility Hub cohort. The WEM Hub is designed to support Black women-owned businesses through providing entrepreneurial support along with additional resources, including capital.
Program Requirements
If selected for the WEM Hub, I will commit to the following requirements:
1. Participate in (via teleconference and/or in person) SIX two hour monthly WEM Hub sessions, which will include technical assistance and/or networking events. Please note that the required WEM Hub Orientation and Closing Sessions will be held in person in Central Arkansas on June 27 and December (TBD), respectively. Exact location to be determined.
2. Provide a brief narrative outlining the use of the $5,000 grant and intended outcomes to be accomplished with the funds.
3. Complete pre and post assessment and monthly evaluation forms to demonstrate lessons learned, provide data, and any additional feedback surrounding the continuation of the regional WEM Hub.Application & DeadlineApplications with required information should be completed no later than Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM (CDT). Upon submission, please look for confirmation of receipt.Eligibility DeterminationApplicants will be selected based on the following criteria:1. Must be able to participate in (via teleconference and/or in person) six, two hour monthly WEM Hub sessions, which will include technical assistance and/or networking events. Please note that the required WEM Hub Orientation and Closing Sessions will be held in person in Central Arkansas on June 27 and December (TBD), respectively. Exact location to be determined.2. Must be an existing business in which 75% is owned and operated by one or more Black women who are U.S. citizens.3. Must be a bona-fide registered business physically located and operating for more than one year within the state of Arkansas.4. Must be an entity operating as a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar non-profit entities are not eligible.5. Must be in good standing with the Arkansas Secretary of State and be current on all county, state, and federal taxes.
If you have any questions please email Bri Clark, bclark@womensfoundationarkansas.org .