Frequently Asked Questions

The whole story begins in Erie County. Since the entire team is from here, and our home base is here, it only makes sense to start where we can work to constantly improve the fund to make sure it is around for the long term.

Not necessarily! We are here to help you jump in. While you do not need to have a tax return for a previous year, etc, we do need to see your one-page sell sheet and any supporting information you can provide us.

Though we all started young, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the disbursement of funds. If you are under that age, we would ask that you please contact us to review on a case by case basis.

What does your business need? We recommend using such funds for LLC filings, permits, etc. Use these funds to make the red tape seem pinker, ya know? We will not fund your daily living expenses, but maybe you need a specialty tool to get started? Just remember, these funds will be granted on a reimbursement basis. That means you have to provide us the proof of purchase to get your money. It just keeps everyone honest.

I’m glad you asked! You buy, we pay you back. How absurd! By keeping small checks and balances in the fund, we ensure that the people who deserve the help, get it. Others with less than admirable intentions could ruin it for all of us, and well, that just doesn’t sound awesome. Quite frankly, everything we do is awesome. We’d like to keep it that way.

Simple! When chosen, you will receive contact information for the disbursement team. When you provide the appropriate proof of purchase, we will make a call, and you can pick up your check. It’s just that easy.

Other than the fact that we can only disburse funds to those 18 years of age and older? No!

Sure thing! If we all liked the same things, this world would be boring!

Because it is. The seed money was provided for the purest of intentions. Take this gift, and help more people fight for the American Dream.