ASSISTANCE & FUNDING
NEWSLETTER
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 5 - M AY 2 0 2 5
The Pharr EDC is pleased to provide you with this grant newsletter, which highlights upcoming funding opportunities with approaching deadlines. Please note that the due dates listed refer to application submission deadlines. Developing your application may take several weeks, so it is important to start the process ahead of time. This newsletter highlights a selection of current grant and loan opportunities from federal, state, and foundation agencies. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. For complete information, including eligibility criteria and funding details, we recommend visiting the relevant program websites. Each business is responsible for its own application and submission. The information in this document was developed by Hollis Rutledge and Associates, Inc. Detailed overviews of the funding opportunities are available upon request. For more information, please contact John Pankratz at Hollis Rutledge at johnp.rutledgeassociates@gmail.com.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT Bizee Bizee (formerly Incfile) offers two grants to support aspiring entrepreneurs and students. The “Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant” provides $2,500 to a high school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an interest in starting a business. The “Fresh Start Business Grant” offers $2,500 and Bizee’s Gold plan for free to adult entrepreneurs (21 years or older) in the U.S. planning to start a new business or significantly grow an existing one.
Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship (Bizee) Eligibility: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an interest in starting a business; adult entrepreneurs (21 years or older) in the U.S. planning to start a new business or significantly grow an existing one. Funding: $2,500 Due Date: Coming Soon URL: https://bizee.com/entrepreneur-grant?redirect=fromIncfile
Fresh Start Business Grant (Bizee) Eligibility: 21 years old or older, U.S. Resident, and Must be planning to start a new business or grow an existing business in a significant way Funding: Up to $2500 grant and Bizee’s Standard plan for free ($385 value), including incorporation services in your state, free Registered Agent services for a year, and a free tax consultation. Due Date: Coming Soon URL: https://bizee.com/entrepreneur-grant?redirect=fromIncfile
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