The deadline to apply has been extended from September 15, 2022 to September 30, 2022.

Follow the links to preview the application and then submit your application

To be eligible for any Emerging Brands Grant category, applicants must produce and distribute a consumer packaged good in the U.S. and/or Canada with annual revenues of at least $100,000 USD but not more than $20 million USD. 

Proof of certification required for the minority or women-owned company grant category.

Three grants will be awarded at $20,000 each.

Grant finalists will be notified by October 7, 2022 via the contact information listed in the application. Grants will be awarded onsite at the Emerging Brands Summit, October 23, 2022.

A grant award will be contingent upon an applicant entering into a “grant agreement” detailing full terms and conditions of the grant prior to release of funds.

Some of the terms and conditions include:

• Grant recipients agree to participate in a case study highlighting the positive impact of the grant award.
• Documentation of expenditures utilizing grant funds is required.

There are no restrictions on how the grant monies are used; however, for audit purposes, documentation is required upon request (such as a contract or receipt) to demonstrate that the money was spent on a legitimate business expense.