"robert barnes" young entreneur grant

Mission – “To foster innovation, empower aspiring entrepreneurs, and support the growth of young businesses within the community”

Objectives

  • Help identify suitable and profitable business opportunities and create opportunities for peer to peer and cross generational learning between youth and mid and later stage professionals
  • Expand and grow a vibrant, self-sustaining network serving young entrepreneurs and inventors that
  • Obtain the start-up/grant funding required for the operation of twelve (12) selected businesses

The Band of Brothers Augusta Young Entrepreneur Grant Program is designed with the purpose of fostering innovation, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and supporting the growth of young businesses within the community. This program recognizes the importance of nurturing the next generation of business leaders and aims to provide financial assistance to young entrepreneurs seeking to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures.

The B.O.B. Young Entrepreneur Grant is committed to empowering local high school students by offering grant funding to 12 deserving individuals.  To ensure accessibility, the program has an inclusive application process, inviting students from diverse backgrounds and fields of interest to submit their business proposals.  Using a transparent and merit-based selection criteria, the B.O.B. will can identify the most promising entrepreneurial ideas.  Once the recipients are chosen, the grant funds will be disbursed, providing crucial financial support to these young visionaries as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys, fostering innovation, and contributing to the growth of the local business ecosystem.

By offering grants, the program not only provides crucial financial support but also acts as a catalyst for encouraging creativity and ambition among the youth. The overarching goal is to contribute to the economic vitality of the community by investing in the potential of young minds, ultimately creating a thriving environment for entrepreneurship and sustainable business development. Through this initiative, the Band of Brothers Augusta seeks to inspire and uplift the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a culture of innovation and success.