Don’t Knock The Hustle

Survivor Healing Through Entrepreneurship

Don’t Knock the Hustle champions small businesses as one of the most effective strategies for long-term self-sufficiency and building wealth for domestic violence survivors with marginalized identities. Our program promotes entrepreneurship, provides mini-grants, and offers business planning, job skills, financial literacy, and budget training.

Small Business Mini-Grants

Survivors who have or want to make money from a hobby, project, or business are eligible to apply for a $500 mini-grant from GCADV. They can use these grants for a wide range of business-related expenses, including but not limited to start-up supply/inventory, continuing professional education, business/professional licenses, credit repair, and independent financial counseling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

  1. Live in the state of Georgia and be 18 years or older
  2. Have experienced any of the following:
    1. Domestic violence
    2. Had a partner or family member control your money
    3. Been to prison
    4. Witnessed abuse at home as a child
    5. Child abuse
    6. Worked as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, or incarceration
  3. Have a business idea or currently operating a business
  4. Have not previously been awarded funds through the Don’t Knock the Hustle Match or Mini-Grant programs

TIP: Before starting the application, it may be helpful to collect a PDF, clear photo, or screenshot of a business-related expense. It will help you complete the process faster.

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