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Submit to Village Roots
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Submit to ELEVATED Cities

Thank you for your interest in Elevated Cities!

Please read this message carefully before completing your application, as only one application per business owner will be accepted. If you own multiple businesses, please choose one business to submit for consideration.

Elevated Cities will have four cohorts during the 2025 - April 2026 program season:

  • Elevated Cities SOUTH [AL, TN, KY, AR, TX, FL, GA, LA]: Applications are now closed.
  • Elevated Cities ATLANTIC [SC, NC, VA, WV, DC, MD, NYC, NJ]: Applications are now closed.
  • Elevated Cities WEST [CA + all West Coast states]: Applications are now open. 
  • Elevated Cities MIDWEST [MO, MI, IL, OH]: Applications open October 2025.

You are welcome to apply to the cohort that best fits your location and business needs. Please note that if selected, any in-person opportunities must be attended in the host city of your cohort.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

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Submit to ELEVATE Mississippi (2025)

ELEVATE Mississippi is designed for Mississippi entrepreneurs in the growth stage who are working to expand their business and have an annual revenue under $100,000. This program provides support through mentorship, training, and resources to help business owners overcome growth challenges and scale sustainably. By fostering connections and offering hands-on assistance, ELEVATE Mississippi aims to empower local entrepreneurs to elevate their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic landscape.


We are currently accepting applications for our fall 2025 cohort.  Decisions will be made in July 2025.

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Submit to Her Pro Bono (2025)

HER Pro Bono is designed for experienced, women-owned retail businesses in the Southeast U.S., especially those operating for over five years with at least $30,000 in revenue. This program offers one-on-one technical assistance in areas such as operations, marketing, and sales to help entrepreneurs strengthen infrastructure and prepare for capital access. HER Pro Bono empowers women founders to tackle growth challenges and scale sustainably.
 

To be considered for the 2025 cohort, all applications must be received by January 15, 2025.  Applications received after that date will be considered for our 2026  cohort.