The starting point for your matches. Many programs are industry-specific — grants for food businesses, loans for manufacturers, credits for construction trades. Pick the closest fit.

The form fields give us the facts. This is where you give us the picture. We use your description to write the “why this fits you” section in your digest — so the more you tell us about your story, your situation, and what you’re working toward, the sharper that writing will be. Don’t worry about covering things you already answered above. Tell us what makes your business yours.

Many programs cap eligibility by headcount — some are for businesses under 10 employees, others require a minimum. This filters out programs you won’t qualify for.

Your address unlocks neighborhood-specific programs — including HUBZone, Opportunity Zone, and Enterprise Zone grants tied to your exact location. Never shared externally.

Helps us filter out programs with revenue caps that don’t match your size. If you skip this, we won’t filter by revenue — you’ll see all programs regardless of size requirements.

Some loan and grant programs require businesses to demonstrate year-round operations — we’ll filter those out for you. Others are designed specifically for seasonal businesses.

Several programs — including state e-commerce grants and digital adoption programs — are specifically for businesses that sell online. This helps us match or filter a meaningful slice of your opportunities.

Many programs are specifically designed for underrepresented business owners — often with less competition and higher win rates than general programs. Checking what applies unlocks opportunities you’d otherwise never see. This information is never shared externally and is used solely for matching.