Business Development Program for USA Entrepreneurs and CEOs
Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) Program
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
204970
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
Important Dates
Deadline: 08/31/26
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Grant Description
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and CEOs to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive networking opportunities, professional development, and access to business resources. The purpose of the program is to address the disparity gap for greater growth.
Those joining the Entrepreneurs Access Network community will:
- Join an elite network of the country’s best entrepreneurs
- Be part of a community of high-growth company leaders
- Experience an educational platform designed for today’s busy executive
- Be invited to webcasts featuring top business leaders and organizations
- Be assigned an EY professional as an EAN Relationship Ambassador to help guide through the EAN 12-month growth journey
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for participation, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant must be the CEO, President, or Founder of a privately-held, for-profit company registered and operating in the US or its territories.
• Business type and ownership:
- The business must be a for-profit entity and not a nonprofit organization or government-affiliated entity.
- Only franchisors are eligible; franchisees are not eligible to apply.
- The applicant must have majority ownership and decision-making authority in the company.
- For companies with co-owners, the total ownership must meet the minimum criteria, meaning the applicants combined must have majority ownership and decision-making authority in the company, with each applicant owning a minimum of 25%.
- A maximum of two applicants can apply from any one organization.
• The business must have a minimum of $2 million in annual revenue for at least the past two consecutive years as demonstrated by financial records.
• Businesses that do not yet meet the revenue requirement may still qualify if they can demonstrate:
- Significant market traction, such as rapid customer growth, strategic partnerships or contracts.
- At least $1 million in external investment from venture capital, private equity or other institutional investors.
- Scalability and growth potential with a clear path to surpassing the revenue threshold within the next two years.
• For entrepreneurs who have sought outside investment, the founding entrepreneur may still apply if majority ownership stake is retained after deducting all outside investments.
• The applicant must be the CEO, President, or Founder of a privately-held, for-profit company registered and operating in the US or its territories.
• Business type and ownership:
- The business must be a for-profit entity and not a nonprofit organization or government-affiliated entity.
- Only franchisors are eligible; franchisees are not eligible to apply.
- The applicant must have majority ownership and decision-making authority in the company.
- For companies with co-owners, the total ownership must meet the minimum criteria, meaning the applicants combined must have majority ownership and decision-making authority in the company, with each applicant owning a minimum of 25%.
- A maximum of two applicants can apply from any one organization.
• The business must have a minimum of $2 million in annual revenue for at least the past two consecutive years as demonstrated by financial records.
• Businesses that do not yet meet the revenue requirement may still qualify if they can demonstrate:
- Significant market traction, such as rapid customer growth, strategic partnerships or contracts.
- At least $1 million in external investment from venture capital, private equity or other institutional investors.
- Scalability and growth potential with a clear path to surpassing the revenue threshold within the next two years.
• For entrepreneurs who have sought outside investment, the founding entrepreneur may still apply if majority ownership stake is retained after deducting all outside investments.
Pre-Application Information
Applications close August 31, 2026.
Term of Contract
EAN is designed to be a manageable 12-month program for the busy executive.
Contact Information
Apply online:
https://ean.awardsplatform.com/
Questions can be submitted on the Contact Form, found at the bottom of the Full Grant Text RFP page.
https://ean.awardsplatform.com/
Questions can be submitted on the Contact Form, found at the bottom of the Full Grant Text RFP page.
RFP & Supporting Documents
