Small Business - Dream Big Award Application Fall 2026

Give your small business a financial boost with this new cash award to support entrepreneurism in the Heart of the Valley! Apply now for the $2,500 Dream Big - Small Business Award. This grant is made possibly in partnership with TDS.

To be eligible to apply for the current round of the Small Business - Dream Big Award, an applicant must:

1. Be a woman owned/co-owned small business primarily doing business in the Heart of the Valley/Fox Valley area.

2. Be a for-profit business operating for at least one (1) year primarily within the Heart of Valley/Fox Valley area.

3. Must be a current member of the Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce.

4. Agree to all of the Award Rules, including attending the Women You Should Know event for the check presentation at the Bridgewood Conference Center in Neenah on Oct. 27

Applications are due on September 27, 2026 at 10pm.

NOTE: This form CAN NOT be saved and returned to. It is recommended that you prepare your answers in advance and paste them into the form when you are ready to submit your application.
Personal Contact Information
Application Questions
Please provide the required information about your business. NOTE: This form can not be saved and returned to. It is recommended that you prepare your answers in advance and paste them into the form when you are ready to submit your application.
Please Note: Strong applications include a thoughtful budget breakdown, estimated costs, and a clear plan for completing the project.