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NASE Growth Grant
About this program
The National Association for the Self-Employed awards Growth Grants of up to $4,000 to help members expand their businesses, covering things like marketing, hiring, equipment, or facility upgrades. Since 2006, NASE has given out nearly $1,000,000 through the program. An active NASE membership is required to apply. Annual, Veteran, and Gold members can apply right away; monthly members need 90 days of membership first.
Official program page: nase.org ↗
Who is eligible?
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
The following members may apply immediately:
Annual Members
Veteran Members
Silver Members (Paying Annually)
Gold Members
The following members need 90 days of membership before their application is considered:
Monthly Members
Silver Members (Paying Monthly)
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) offers annual membership for $120 or a monthly rate of $11.95.
Not eligible if
- Funds used to pay existing debt or rent/mortgage
- NASE employee or contractor
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