The Cornerstone Grant

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Square Financial Services, Inc. and Square Banking are investing where traditional banks don’t. The Cornerstone Grant offers more than just money — it provides mentorship, visibility, and resources for small business owners who face barriers to funding. Four winners will receive a $10,000 grant, one year of financial guidance, and features across Square’s platforms.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit your application by September 30, 2025
• A panel will evaluate all applications
• Grant recipients will be announced in November 2025 via email and press release

Winners will receive:

• A $10,000 grant to grow, upgrade, or launch new ideas
• A year of mentorship from Keila Hill-Trawick (Top 200 Forbes CPA) and Aja Evans (Board-Certified Therapist & Author)
• Additional visibility through Square newsletters (reaching 1M+), social media, and The Bottom Line

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current Square seller with at least 6 months of ongoing transactions
• US-based business with fewer than 20 employees
• Must qualify as a small business under SBA guidance with annual revenue under $2M
• Applicants must be legal US residents
• Business must not be in bankruptcy or named as a defendant in an active lawsuit

Deadline: September 30, 2025