Please complete the following Connect Grant Application
For questions regarding the application you can contact startribuneconnect@startribune.com.
 
Business Information 
 
Business Name*
 
 
Date Established*
 
 
Annual Revenue*
 
 
Business Category*
 
 
Business Address: Street 1*
 
 
Business Address: City*
 
 
Business Address: State*
 
 
Business Postal Code*
 
 
Business Website*
 
 
Business Social Media Accounts (if applicable)
 
 
First Name*
 
 
Last Name*
 
 
Email*
 
 
 
 
Business Details
 
Business Federal ID Number*
 
 
Business State ID Number*
 
 
Current Number of Part Time Employees*
 
 
Current Number of Full Time Employees*
 
 
Current Number of Volunteers (if applicable)
 
 
Type of Business*
 
 
Are You a Certified Minority Business Owner?*
 
 
If yes, please list the certification(s)
 
 
If no, does the Minority owner have a minimum 51% stake?
 
 
Have you received a grant in the past?
 
 
If yes, what grant(s)?
 
 
 
 
Tell Us About Your Business
 
What is your "About Us" story?*
 
 
What is unique about your business and sets you apart from others applying for this grant?*
 
 
What made you want to open your business?*
 
 
How are you currently marketing your business?*
 
 
Who is your core consumer?*
 
 
Which audience segments offer growth potential?*
 
 
Please list four growth goals and your plans to achieve them in the upcoming year.*
 
 
"Name three big marketing or advertising challenges your business is facing. "*
 
 
How would being awarded this grant positively affect your business?*
 
 
By completing this application, I consent to contact regarding this grant program and Star Tribune advertising opportunities 
Connect Grant Consent*