Planet & Purpose Grant
Planet and Purpose Grant
CPG brands have a significant environmental footprint, and today’s consumers, retailers, and investors increasingly expect businesses to address sustainability as part of how they operate and grow. As a result, entrepreneurs are increasingly building brands with environmental responsibility embedded into their products and supply chains.
Thanks to the financial support of the KSI Foundation, we are proud to award $5,000 to a woman CPG entrepreneur who has an environmental component to their business.
Program Overview
Eligibility Criteria
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Identify as a woman entrepreneur who owns 51% of an established business.
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Business must be an entrepreneur’s full-time job.
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Be in business for more than six months.
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The company has earned at least $5,000 in revenue.
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The company demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility that is meaningfully integrated into their brand’s product, operations, or long-term strategy.
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Be a U.S. Citizen.
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Have a product-based business (food, beverage, or consumer packaged good).
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Be willing to send two product samples for the selection committee review.
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Be able to attend a webinar on April 22 (at the end of the webinar – grant winner will be announced).
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Submit the company’s most recent W2 form.
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Not be a previous Enthuse Foundation Grant Winner or Pitch Competition Winner.
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If selected as a funder, submit the Required New Vendor Forms.
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Use the funds between May 2026 and September 2026.
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Provide documentation of the use of funds and impact by October 1, 2026.
Criteria
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Climate & Environmental Solution
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Proposed Impact on the Business
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Use of Funds & Execution Plan
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Demonstration of Financial or Resource Need
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Brand Viability
Grant Program Timeline
Feb 17
March 23
Grant applications close
April 22
Winner notified, webinar, & grant distributed