Applications Closed: Win a £5,000 business grant with Liberty Global and Jamii this Black History Month

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Applications to this grant are now closed.

In partnership with Jamii, telecoms group Liberty Global’s Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Harmony Employee Resource Group (REACH) has launched a Black History Month grant competition that will see three Black-owned businesses win up to £5,000 to fuel their growth.

The grant fund

Understanding the unique challenges Black entrepreneurs face in accessing resources and support, this grant initiative will help empower passionate business owners on their path to success.

The winner will receive:

• £5,000* cash grant to support their business growth
• three coaching sessions with Liberty Global senior executives

All runners-up who meet the judges’ criteria will each receive:

• a £2,000* cash grant to support their business growth

*The grants provided to the winner and runners-ups will be issued before tax. As a result, entrepreneurs are encouraged to thoughtfully consider the tax implications associated with these grants for their business. We recommend consulting a financial or tax advisor to ensure a clear understanding and address any potential tax obligations.

Stage 1 – Application phase

Fill in the online application form before Friday 22 September 2023 at 6pm. Share your business story, your vision, and your drive to make a difference. We’re seeking creative businesses with clear ambitions for the future and that differentiate themselves from their competitors.

Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by Liberty Global’s REACH committee, based on:

• Creativity
• A solid understanding of your customer
• Your business aspirations for the future
• Considered plans for how the funding will be spent, and a well-reasoned ability to describe the impact of the spend on your business’s growth.

Stage 2 – Pitch and Showcase

On Thursday 19 October 2023, three shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their business and funding proposal to a panel of Liberty Global judges. This event offers a platform to showcase your ambitions and what makes your business unique.

The pitch will consist of a 5-minute presentation of your business and how you plan to spend the funding, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.

Stage 3 – Onsite marketplace

Following the pitches, the atrium of Liberty Global’s Hammersmith office will transform into an onsite marketplace where you and your fellow shortlisted applicants can display and sell your products and/or services. This is your chance to connect with the Liberty Global team and bring your business to life for the judges.

Applications to this grant fund have now closed.

Terms and conditions apply. Please find full terms and conditions here.