Grant FAQs
Get answers about grant programs available through Hello Alice.
2024 Grant Review Timeline
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2024 BGE
Application Closes: July 12, 2024 Application Review Period: July 15th - September 9th Recipient Tentative Announcement: October 2024Check out the recipient announcement here! Unlike a business loa...
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2024 DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Fall Round)
Application Closes: December 2, 2024 Application Review Period: Dec. 3rd - Dec. 20th Recipient Tentative Announcement: January, 2025 Unlike a business loan, grants are not automatically "approved"...
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2024 DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round)
Application Closes: September 3, 2024 Application Review Period: Sept. 4th - Sept. 25th Recipient Tentative Announcement: October 2024 Check out the recipient announcement here! Unlike a business l...
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2024 eBay Up & Running
Application Closes: June 7, 2024 Application Review Period: June 10th - September 20th Recipient Tentative Announcement: End of September, 2024 Check out the recipient announcement here! Unlike a b...
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2024 NAACP X L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund (Round 2)
Application Closes: March 29, 2024 Application Review Period: April 1 - May 10, 2024 Recipient Tentative Announcement: end of June 2024 Check out the recipient announcement here! Unlike a business...
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2024 NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant
Application Closes: November 1, 2024 Application Review Period: Nov. 1st - Nov. 10th Recipient Tentative Announcement: Week of November 18, 2024 Unlike a business loan, grants are not automaticall...
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2025 Grant Review Timeline
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2025 DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (winter round)
Application Closes: March 3, 2025 Application Review Period: March 4th - March 25th Recipient Tentative Announcement: April, 2025 Unlike a business loan, grants are not automatically "approved" or...
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Grants - General FAQs
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Are grants hosted on Hello Alice open to businesses outside of the U.S.?
The specific qualifications for funding depend on the grant program. We recommend checking the terms and conditions of each program to see if you are eligible.
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Are nonprofits eligible for the grant?
Unfortunately, nonprofits are not eligible for the grant programs on Hello Alice. We recommend consulting our COVID-19 Business Resource Center for the most up-to-date information and funding oppor...
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Are the grants hosted on Hello Alice loans? Do I have to pay them back?
Grant programs on Hello Alice are not loans and do not have to be repaid. There is no cost to apply.
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Can I get feedback on my grant application?
Our small team isn’t able to offer individualized feedback, but we recommend reviewing this guide on how to complete your application! We also recommend carefully reviewing the specific Terms and C...
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Do taxes apply for grants I receive?
Given the structure of the program, these payments are better classified as gifts. Gifts are not taxable to recipients, and we are unaware of any authority that requires reporting of gifts on Form ...
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How can I view my grant application in my Hello Alice account?
When logged into your Hello Alice account, you can view your in-progress/saved applications as well as your submitted applications by following the steps below! Web browser (computer or mobile dev...
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Grant Recipient Resources
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Can I receive a mailed check?
We recommend setting up electronic payments in Bill.com to ensure timely receipt and to avoid common issues with mailed checks, such as address errors or non-delivery. These issues can cause delays...
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Why do I need a Bill.com account to receive my grant payment?
A Bill.com account is required to securely collect your payment details. Bill.com allows you to safely enter your bank information, enabling our team to securely process your payment while providin...
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When will I receive my grant payment?
Your grant payment will be processed on the date specified in your notification email. The availability of funds depends on your financial institution and may take up to 5 business days in some cases.
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Did you receive my completed DocuSign?
Upon completion of your paperwork, we received a confirmation, as did the email you provided on the paperwork. If anything additional is required, our team will reach out to you.
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How can I update my information on the recipient announcement page?
Please use the link below to submit any changes to the information displayed on the recipient announcement page. Kindly note that we cannot accept this information via email or through our Customer...
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Why is my website not working on the announcement?
To display your website correctly, it must be in the www.example.com format; other formats may not work. Please use the link below to submit any changes to the information displayed on the recipien...
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2023 Grant Review Timeline
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2023 American Dream Awards
Application Closes: April 30th, 2024 at 6:00 PM Eastern TimeApplication Review Period: Rolling BasisRecipient Tentative Announcement: Rolling Basis The application period starts October 4, 2023 a...
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2023 Antares REACH
Application Closes: August 4, 2023 Application Review Period: August 7th - September 29th Recipient Tentative Announcement: November 2023 Unlike a business loan, grants are not automatically "appr...
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2023 BGE Energizing Small Business (Round 2)
Application Closes: August 18, 2023 Application Review Period: August 28th - October 13th Recipient Tentative Announcement: November 3rd, 2023 Unlike a business loan, grants are not automatically ...
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2023 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant (Round 1)
Application Closes: March 24, 2023 Application Review Period: March 27th - May 19th Recipient Tentative Announcement: June 2023 Check out the grant recipients announcement here!Unlike a business l...
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2023 BOSS Network & Sage Invest In Progress
Application Closes: February 24, 2023 Application Review Period: February 26th - March 19th Recipient Tentative Announcement: week of March 22, 2023 Check out the grant recipients announcement her...
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2023 Democratizing the Friends and Family Round Grant
Application Closes: March 3, 2023 Application Review Period: March 6th - April 10th Recipient Tentative Announcement: April 2023 Check out the grant recipients announcement here!Unlike a business ...
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