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! There are 2 Dream Big - Small Business Awards available in the amount of $2,000 each this grant cycle. This grant is made possibly in partnership with TDS.

To be eligible to apply for the Fall 2026 round of the Small Business - Dream Big Award, an applicant must:

1. Be a woman 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 15, 2026 at 12pm.

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: If this award will only cover a portion of the total cost please share where the additional funds will come from to fulfill the total cost of the project or expense.