Deadline: 1-Sep-22
The Judee von Seldeneck and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA (Ben Franklin), are seeking applications for the JVS (Judee von Seldeneck) Philadelphia Fund for Women to coach women-owned enterprises with strong growth potential in Greater Philadelphia.
The JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women will deploy capital in two primary methods: through grants made to women-owned and led businesses that are positioned for their next stage of growth, selected through a process directly overseen by Ms. von Seldeneck and an Advisory Committee; and through investments in technology-focused ventures in the region that match Ben Franklin’s investment criteria.
Goals
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The fund will operate with three primary goals
- To act as a source of capital to women-owned and operated enterprises in Greater Philadelphia,
- To connect grant recipients to resources that accelerate growth, and
- To leverage the experience of established women leaders.
Funding Information
Initial grants will be made up to $50,000. Successful grant recipients will be eligible to apply for subsequent grant funding based on defined milestone achievements.
Eligibility Criteria
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Eligible applicant companies must:
- Be majority woman-owned and -led;
- Be legal entities with an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN);
- Be an enterprise that produces products or professional services with opportunity to scale;
- Be headquartered within the five-county SEPA (Southeastern Pennsylvania) region;
- Be in business for a minimum of two years;
- Have net profit in the most recent two years of operation;
- Have a team of at least two full-time staff in place.
For more information, visit Philadelphia Fund for Women.
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For more information, visit https://www.jvsphilafund.com/apply