Development Grant Application

Apply for a Development Grant

EIX and the Schulze Family Foundation will award up to $125,000 in development grants to institutions to support developing e-Fest teams and/or entrepreneurship related programs and activities.

First time grantees will receive $2,500. Schools that received a grant(s) in the past and met grant requirements are eligible for a continuation grant of $1,500.

Before you proceed, please ensure you have the following information:

A completed W-9 form for your institution.
The mailing address and contact details for the individual who will be receiving the check at your college or university.

Click here for a complete list of e-Fest Development Grant Rules & Eligibility

Development Grant 2024/25

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Development Grant Eligibility

To be considered for a grant:

Schools must be a four-year college or university
Offer at least one entrepreneurship course
Application must be completed by a faculty or staff member involved with entrepreneurship education and who may also serve as a student team advisor.

Grant funds are to be used to help develop undergraduate e-Fest teams in support of student-focused entrepreneurship activities.

All grant recipients are expected to submit at least one team to e-Fest 2025.
Institutions that do not submit a team for e-Fest will be ineligible for another Development Grant until they submit an entry.

Funds are limited, all applications are screened for eligibility according to e-Fest rules, and grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

We encourage all recipients to visit the EIX.org website and provide feedback about using EIX.org entrepreneurship teaching resources in class and student activities.

Development Grant Eligibility

Based on the eligibility requirements, my school is eligible

Based on the eligibility requirements, my school is not eligible

Grant applicant name*

Grant applicant email address*

Grant applicant phone number*

Has your college/university received an e-Fest Development Grant in the past?*

Yes

Not sure

How did you hear about the e-Fest Development Grant Program?*

I have previously received a Development Grant award.

I was referred by someone (e.g., an e-Fest advisor, a colleague, faculty or staff person). (Please provide their name below)

I saw it on social media (LinkedIn/Instagram).

I received a direct email.

Other

Please share the name of the person/school that referred you to the e-Fest Development Grants? (If no one referred you, type "None.")*

Please share how receiving grant previously provided benefits to students and entrepreneurship education at your school.

Name of your/the department that teaches entrepreneurship*

Grant Check Recipient Information

To be considered for a grant, schools must be:

The Payee must be the institution, not to a school, center, or department within the institution.
The addressee is the person who will receive the check and ensure it is processed appropriately.

Do you have the contact information for the institution and person that processes grants?*

Yes

Grant Check Mailing Instructions

Name of your institution (college or university) who should appear on the check (The Payee)*

EIN/Tax ID number for the institution*

W-9 or W-8BEN Form*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Upload a completed and signed W-9 or W-8BEN Form for your College/University – Advisors must complete a W-9 or W-8BEN tax form, with the college/university information, prior to the event. The This form is necessary in order to approve a Development Grant.

Attention to (department, center, or school name)*

Address*

Contact name of grant administrator*

Contact email and/or phone number for grant administrator*

Please provide any additional notes or directions for us to mail the check, including address or handling instructions

What is 19+4?*

Please enter a number from 23 to 23.

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Grant Funds

Funds are to be used to support undergraduate student-focused entrepreneurship activities, school business competitions, and/or the development of an e-Fest team(s).
Recipients must encourage the development of at least one undergraduate e-Fest team and ensure their submission to the online round of the competition. Continuation grants will only be available once a student team has successfully submitted to the online round.
Funds are limited, all applications are screened for eligibility according to e-Fest rules, and grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please Note:

Grant application must be completed by a faculty or staff member involved with entrepreneurship education and who may also serve as a student team advisor.
There is one grant per college or university.
Grant funds may take 8-10 weeks to process.
Development Grant checks must be payable to the institution itself, not to a school, center, or department within the institution.
You may save and come back to your application at any time prior to submitting it.
Our EIX.org website offers free, peer-reviewed entrepreneurship teaching resources, research, and articles. EIX and the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation are the sponsors of e-Fest, which is held at the University of St Thomas, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, in Minneapolis.
Colleges and Universities that are affiliated with an EIX editor are not eligible for development grants.

DEADLINE: Grant applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025. Please note that funds are limited and may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission is encouraged.

For tips on how to use your development grant at your school, visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn!

Please do not contact the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation directly.
If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Development Grant Application

Apply for a Development Grant

Development Grant 2024/25

Development Grant Eligibility