Let’s pretend you’re applying for a $10,000 small business grant focused on community impact. Here’s how your answers should sound to reviewers. Prompt 1: Tell us about your business.
→ “At Klean Beauty Co., we create eco-friendly personal care products using organic ingredients sourced from local farms. We believe sustainability should be beautiful and accessible.”
Prompt 2: How will this grant help your business grow?
→ “This grant will fund new biodegradable packaging, reducing waste by 40%. It will also help us host educational pop-up events to teach local customers about clean beauty.”
Prompt 3: What impact does your business have on the community?
→ “We employ single mothers, providing flexible schedules and training in digital marketing and e-commerce, empowering them with skills for long-term success.”
That’s how you make your story fundable: clear, mission-based, and measurable.
Write a 3-sentence version of each answer for your own business. Post it in the comments for review.