Fellows Application

This program offers a lot of different ways for you to learn from FFI staff, other food-focused entrepreneurs, and the FFI network. The program for our first 2025 cohort runs from Jan 6, 2025 to June 23, 2025. Learn more about the program and what it offers you.

The Fellows program works best when you can show up and engage. You get out what you put in!

So, before you fill out our application, we want to make sure you can commit to the following things:
Kick Off*
I can attend the Fellows Kick off
If accepted into the program, do you commit to attending the kick off currently planned for January 6, 2025?
Coaching and Cohort Meetings*
I can attend the Fellows Meetings
If accepted into the program, for the duration of the program, do you commit to attending bi-monthly (every other week) hour-long 1-on-1 coaching meetings and bi-monthly two-hour-long cohort meetings (currently planned for Monday mornings from 8:30 am – 10:30 am CT)?

Business Name*
Business Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Business Website*
Please submit a high resolution file of your logo.*
Max. file size: 1 MB.
JPEG or PNG preferred.
What Year Was Your Business Founded?*
How many people are on your payroll?*
Business Ownership
Please enter the percentage (expressed as a number eg. 100 = 100%) of your business that is owned by any the following groups
Woman Owned %*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.
Minority Owned %*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.
LGBTQ+ Owned %*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.
Veteran Owned %*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.

List your top 3 customers/retailers that you would like to expand into.*
What are the three biggest obstacles you are facing to grow your business?*

Please describe each with only 3-5 words
Describe how you think about sustainability within your business in 50 words or less.*
What is your vision for your business in 20 words or less?*
In 50-100 words, what do you hope most to gain from the FFI Fellows program if selected?*
Where did you hear about the Fellows Program?*
Please be as specific as possible.
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Business Ownership