xceptional.studio™ | Application Preview
Xceptional.Studio™ is seeking government grants to establish a multi-use design studio that will serve as both a primary workspace and an educational center focused on skill-building in the design sector. The funding will be used to hire full-time educators, project managers, and studio managers, as well as to purchase essential equipment like computers and design software.
The business aims to grow by 500% during this funding period, leveraging both the grant and sustainable corporate partnerships. The proposal emphasizes that investing in this studio represents a commitment to the Black community, which will benefit from job training, career preparedness, and placement opportunities in the design industry.
The applicant notes the lack of similar operations catering specifically to this demographic, highlighting the studio's scalability. What distinguishes this initiative is the founder's lived experience as a member of the Black community, which informs a unique understanding of the resources and support needed to empower others. The combination of personal insight, empathy, and a genuine desire to foster change sets this business apart from competitors that may not share the same background or commitment.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 606801068
Location: Dallas, TX, United States
Length of Operation: 3
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
With this funding, I intend to open a multi-use design studio- that will double as a principal space of operation, as well as an educational center for skill-building in the design sector. Funding will also be allocated to hiring full-time educators, project managers, as well as studio managers. Lastly, a large portion of funding will be awarded to acquiring equipment such as computers, along with design-specific programs
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Business Plan
Through acquiring this grant, as well as continued work securing sustainable corporate relationships- I intended to scale my business by 500% during this period. An investment in this studio is an investment in the Black community. As many of our clients are businesses that (as well as those in the communities we serve) experience Blackness, any investment in this operation is an investment in the economic development of an over-extracted community. This investment will lead to job training, career, preparedness, as well as job placement for those within group- within the Design sector.
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Self Identified Competition
I am currently unaware of any operations that provided the same benefit, to this demographic as I do. For this reason, this operational is largely scaleable. As one that experiences Blackness, I understand the what is needed (to some degree) to heal our community. What sets this operation apart is the personal sentiment. I understand what it feels like to aspire for more, while not having resources (or examples) to lead the way. I intend to end that cycle for those after me. It is my intention, my ability, as well as my empathy- that sets me apart for competitors: especially those that do not share this experience.
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