America First Business Funding Programs

Business proposal:

Input the following business proposal (Copy/paste) in Message or attach your business proposal by uploading to submit.

To help assess the viability, potential, and specific needs of your business/idea, answer the following below to the best of your ability. It can be worked on better as it's refined. If question does not apply place N/A.

1. Business Information

• What is the legal name of the business?

• Is this a start up business?

• What is the business structure? (e.g., sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation)

• When was the business established?

• What is the primary industry or sector of the business?

• What products or services does your business provide?

2. Owner/Management Information

• Who are the primary owners or stakeholders in the business?

• Provide a brief background on the key management team, including their roles and experience.

• Have any of the business owners previously owned or managed another business?

3. Funding Request

• What is the total amount of funding you are requesting?

• What will the funds be used for? (e.g., working capital, inventory, equipment, marketing)

• Do you have a clear repayment plan if applicable?

4. Business Financials

• What is the current annual revenue?

• What is the net profit/loss for the previous year?

• Do you have any outstanding debts or liabilities?

• What is the average monthly operating cost?

• Are there any existing sources of funding or investment?

• Do you have financial document?

5. Market and Competition

• Who is your target market?

• Describe your main competitors and your business’s unique value proposition.

• What strategies do you use to attract and retain customers?

• How do you plan to grow your market share over the next few years?

6. Sales and Marketing Strategy

• What are your primary sales channels? (e.g., online, retail, direct sales)

• How do you promote and market your business?

• Do you have any existing partnerships or collaborations?

7. Business Plans and Projections

• Include a business plan if you have one.

• Describe your business goals for the next 1-3 years.

• What are your anticipated revenue projections for the next 1-3 years?

• How will the requested funding help achieve these goals?

8. Risks and Challenges

• What are the main risks or challenges currently facing your business?

• How do you plan to address these challenges?

9. Additional Information

• Are there any notable achievements or awards for your business?

• Is there any other information you believe is relevant to your funding application?

10. FICO credit score

11, Paydex score

12. If you are an active military, veteran, or relative of.

This is an informal business proposal. You can be brief.  

A formal business plan with more detailed responses to these questions can be created after prequalification has been determind to help evaluate the potential impact and sustainability of your business proposal.

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