What's Pitch Her Purpose?

An Online Grant Program for Rising Female Entrepreneurs

Overview:

Pitch Her Purpose is a signature grant initiative by House of Peach Inc. designed to support and spotlight women—especially Black women—with powerful business ideas and limited access to funding and mentorship. This online program offers participants the opportunity to pitch their businesses, gain visibility, receive community support, and secure grant funding to bring their visions to life.

Program Goals

• Empower women entrepreneurs through funding, exposure, and community support.

  
  

• Provide educational resources and mentorship to help turn ideas into sustainable businesses.

• Create a platform for women to tell their stories, connect, and uplift each other.

Eligibility

• Must identify as female.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Business idea must be in early-stage development or under 3 years old.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Priority given to Black women and other women of color with limited access to capital.

How It Works

Application & Registration:

Applicants submit a short business pitch (written or video) through the House of Peach mobile app or website during the open application period.

Selection of Finalists:

Three finalists will selected by the H.O.P. team based on creativity, purpose, feasibility, and impact

community.

Voting & Mentorship:

Finalists will receive light mentorship and be featured in the app for public voting. Community members can vote for their favorite pitch.

Final Pitch Presentation (Virtual Event):

Finalists present their business ideas live during a virtual Pitch Her Purpose event in front of a panel of judges and the H.O.P. community.

Winner Announcement:

The grand prize winner will be announced on March 1, 2025 and awarded a cash grant along with featured mentorship and promotion.

Key Dates

• Applications Open: November 1, 2024

  
  

• Finalists Notified: January 5, 2025

• Pitch Event & Winner Announcement: March 1, 2025

  
  

Grant Award

• 1st Place: $5,000 Grant + 3-Month Mentorship + Business Feature

  
  

• 2 Runners-Up: $1,000 Each + Featured Interview + Resource Bundle

  
  

Get Involved

• Participants: Submit your pitch and share your purpose!

• Supporters: Vote for your favorite pitch and help fund the grant through donations.

  
  

• Mentors & Partners: Collaborate with us to provide resources, exposure, or coaching.

Contact

For questions, collaborations, or to join our mentor network:

Peirrce "Peach" McCoy 

peirrce@houseofpeach.org

 www.houseofpeach.org