Think your small business is pitch-perfect?
Applications for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s 8th Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition open Friday, Oct. 4 — and $225,000 in grants are available for 15 local businesses in Northwest Georgia and Southwest Tennessee.
Here’s a look at the important dates + competition details, which takes place during National Small Business Week (May 4-10, 2025):
- Small businesses must operate within TVFCU’s 17-county service area.
- Applications are open until Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. ET.
- Applicants who move on to the semifinal round will be announced on Feb. 7.
- There will be five winners from each region. First place will receive $30,000, second will receive $15,000, and three third-place winners will each receive $10,000.
- The three regions for next year’s competition are Northwest GA, Ocoee, and Chattanooga.
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