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Are you a female small
business owner? We want you!

Four trailblazing women. One $40,000 grant. The chance to scale their business like never before.

But first… the pitch. We’ll fly you to Los Angeles to star in Gimme’s hottest new mini-series, where you’ll have just a few minutes to convince our “judges”—think Shark Tank, Gimme-style—why YOU should take home the prize.

May the best pitch win.

Nominate a Founder

How it Works

  • Step 1

    Fill out the application form and tell us why this female founder deserves a shot at $40,000 to grow their business. You can nominate yourself, a friend, or a female-owned business whose products you can’t live without.

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    Step 2

    Feeling extra fired up? Post a video on Instagram or TikTok sharing why you love this founder and why they should win. Don’t forget to tag @gimmebeauty and use #GimmeGivesBack so we can count your submission

  • Are you a female founder or know one with a game-changing idea?

    Whether you’re running a small business or ready to launch your dream, this is your chance to pitch for $40,000 and take it to the next level. Share your story (or nominate your favorite founder) and let’s make it happen.

    Nominate a Founder 

  • Qualifications:

    1. Must be available to travel to Los Angeles in October for production (travel and accommodations provided).
    2. Business must be U.S.-based (documentation may be required).
    3. Business must be majority-owned and founded by a female.

The Executive Winner Will Receive:

  • $40,000 grant funding to help scale their business
  • One year membership to Power To Pitch Grant Prep Program.
  • A membership to the Entreprenista network for female business owners
  • Collaboration opportunities with Gimme Beauty, for example: giveaways, potential for co-branded product, co-branded PR boxes, etc.
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Catch up on Season 1 of Gimme Gives Back!

Relive the inspiring moments, powerful pitches, and game-
changing wins from our very first season of Gimme Gives Back.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the application period close?

Applications close on September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST.

When will I hear if I’ve been accepted?

Applications close on September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST.

Notifications to our round of potential winners will begin via email on September 15, 2025.

Our final top 4 contestants will be selected and notified by September 19, 2025.

Please note: notification dates are subject to change.

What kind of businesses are you accepting?

We’re accepting legally registered U.S. based, female-founded and female-owned businesses. While we are looking for brands in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) space, we welcome applications from all industries.

Is there a way to get extra eyes on my application?

Yes! Create and post a TikTok or Instagram Reel explaining why you (or another woman-owned business) deserve the chance to pitch. Be sure to tag @gimmebeauty and use #GimmeGivesBack so we don’t miss it.

Do I have to be on camera?

Yes. This is a mini-series, so all finalists should be prepared to appear on camera during production day.

When will we find out who wins the grant?

The grant winner will be revealed on production day. However, this information will remain confidential until the mini-series launches in mid-November 2025.

Where can I read the Terms & Conditions?

You can view the full Terms & Conditions here.