Looking to secure funding for your business without taking on debt? Business grants could be the solution. In this guide, you'll learn how to find the right grants for your startup or small business, understand the eligibility criteria, and navigate the application process with confidence. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, this resource will walk you through researching local and national grant opportunities, preparing strong proposals, and avoiding common application mistakes. Unlock your chance to access free funding and give your business the boost it needs to grow.

Discover where to look for grants and how to create winning applications for your small business.

Key Outcomes:

✅ Learn where to find credible grant opportunities for your business.

✅ Understand what makes a strong, competitive grant application.

✅ Gain tips for organizing and submitting successful grant proposals.

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Entrepreneurs featured in this episode:(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee)

Sondra Ray - https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

Peter Hingston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/

Lesetja Mokou - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

Hendrick Mohlahlo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrick-mohlahlo-158941a3/

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Sponsors:

Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

Vocals by Cheyanne Summer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

Timestamps:

0:04 Tribe Song

1:55 Sondra Ray: Hallo and welcome!!

2:34 Sondra Ray: How to Find and Apply for Business Grants

7:22 Peter Hingston: Do your homework on the place you are applying for a grant with

9:17 Peter Hingston: Be specific on what the particular purposes and outcomes are

10:53 Sondra Ray: Use your connections

12:13 Lesetja Mokou: Fund you because you are aligned with their vision and goals

15:47 Sondra Ray: Add some organization to it

19:07 Peter Hingston: Different spaces use different language

25:01 Sondra Ray: Do your research

26:20 Lesetja Mokou: The importance of having relationships

29:29 Sondra Ray: Make sure you fill out all the grant

32:11 Peter Hingston: The art of persuasion

33:27 Peter Hingston: Not everybody has the skills

38:38 Sondra Ray: Build relationships that can help you

41:32 Peter Hingston: Writers in our space

42:26 Lesetja Mokou: Do not be afraid to ask for help

42:58 Sondra Ray: Wrapping up

45:20 Peter Hingston: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true