Hilton is calling all certified minority, woman-owned, disabled, veteran, and LGBTQ small businesses β pitch your business by March 19thΒ to win a $10,000 grant!Β
The SupplierΒ DiversityΒ team atΒ HiltonΒ Supply Management (HSM) is now taking submissions for itsΒ DiversityΒ Advancement Fund. This annual grant of $10,000 is given to a certified diverse small business that has the greatest impact on economic development strategies designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.Β
Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for the grant, the following must apply for each applicant:
- The company must be currently certified
as a minority, woman-owned, disabled,
veteran, or LGBTQ small business. - The company must be classified as a
small business according to the Small
Business Administrationβs size standards. - Scoring criteria will be basedΒ on the following:
- Economic need.
- Investment opportunity.
- Background story.
- Business viability.
- The company must submit aΒ one-page pitch with the following info:
- Brief summary of the company.
- Specific certification as aΒ diverse supplier (identifyingΒ the certifying organization).
- How the companyβs products/services could be (or currently are)Β sold in the hospitality marketplace.
- Why the company isΒ deserving of this award.
- How the company intendsΒ to use the award.
Deadline to enter is 5:00 pm on March 19th, 2021.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your one-page pitch toΒ HSMβs Supplier Diversity Department atΒ [email protected]