Eligibility Policy
Before you apply, we strongly urge you to read all eligibility requirements below.
If you have any questions, you can email us at hello@startsmallthinkbig.org
Target Communities
- We partner with small business owners in marginalized communities. To be eligible for services, you must be a member of one of our target communities!
- Communities of color
- Immigrant communities
- LGBTQIA+ community
- Formerly Incarcerated individuals
- Veterans
- People with disabilities
- Low Income individuals (under 500% FPG)
- Women
Business Stage
- We serve small business owners who are currently operating and selling goods/services who are able to demonstrate at least $500 in recurring sales over the past 3 months.
- Businesses must have less than $1m in revenues over the past year.
Location
- We accept applicants from small businesses located across all 50 states! Our Finance and Marketing services are available to all eligible businesses.
- We can only provide legal services in NY, CA, DC, NJ, PA, MD, VA, and WA, but we are working on expanding to reach more small business owners nationwide.
Income & Assets
Total household income must be less than 750% FPG based on household size.
| HH Size | 750% |
| 1 | $109,350 |
| 2 | $147,900 |
| 3 | $186,450 |
| 4 | $225,000 |
| 5 | $263,550 |
| 6 | $302,100 |
| 7 | $340,650 |
| 8 | $379,200 |
| 9 | $417,750 |
| 10 | $456,300 |
| 11 | $494,850 |
| 12 | $533,400 |
| 13 | $571,950 |
| 14 | $610,500 |
Total Household income must fall below 750% Federal Poverty Guidelines (dependent on Household Size)
Total Household Assets should fall below $100K:
- Note: Assets include Savings, Checking, Business Accounts, Investment accounts, Secondary properties for all household members.
- Note: Assets do not include your primary residence or 401K.