Granting Success: Your Journey to Grant Funding

Are you overwhelmed with the grant application process? Have you applied to grants and haven't seen progress?
Join the Jefa in Training Circle for "Granting Success: Your Journey to Grant Funding.with Melissa Gallardo of Bonita Fierce Candles"

A transformative event designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to secure vital grant funding for their businesses.

Melissa Gallardo shares her personal journey to securing grant funding, revealing invaluable insights and strategies into navigating the complex landscape of grant funding while empowering your own entrepreneurial endeavors. Melissa has won over $100,000 in lifetime non-dilutive funding and prizes to successfully launch products, upgrade packaging, and launch in Barnes & Noble, Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters. She was able to enlist the expertise of Fortune 500 companies, notable non-profits and industry leaders to build and amplify Bonita Fierce Candles.
Key takeaways include:
Strategic & Practical Guidance: Learn how to approach, identify, apply for, and secure grant funding for your business. From crafting compelling proposals that stand out to grantors to leveraging available resources, uncover the strategies that can elevate your grant-seeking efforts.
Resource Access: Discover a wealth of resources and support services available to assist you in your grant-seeking endeavors. From online tools to funding databases, learn where to access the resources you need to succeed.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from real-world experiences and gain the insights you need to propel your business forward. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards securing the grant support you need!

About our co-host:

Bonita Fierce Candles is the first Latina owned and inspired candle brand at Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble and Urban Outfitters.
Bonita Fierce Candles is sold at 700+ stores nationwide.
Bonita Fierce Candles has been recognized by over 30 media publications including Good Morning America, NBC News, ABC-7 Eyewitness News, Univision, Cosmopolitan, and more.
Bonita Fierce Candles won the 2023 Emerging Brand Award at the NYNOW Impact and Innovation Awards.
Melissa has won over $100,000+ in lifetime non-dilutive funding and prizes (grants and pitch competitions) to build and amplify Bonita Fierce Candles.

About The Jefa in Training Circle:

The Jefa in Training Circle is a dynamic membership community empowering Latina entrepreneurs through educational workshops, business strategy sessions, resources + more, led by Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, bestselling author of the Spanglish business book, Jefa in Training. Learn more here.

The JIT Circle puts on these events to support our members on their business journey and to help educate our community. Events are FREE for members. Ticketed for friends.

Host or Publisher Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda