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Pitch Competition

Pitch Competition

North America

North America

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Small Business Big Dreams

Small Business Big Dreams

$25,000 grand prize; two finalists each receive $5,000 — awarded annually.

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The 2026 cycle is closed; the next cycle opens in March 2027.

AMOUNT

$25,000 grand prize; two finalists each receive $5,000 — awarded annually.

AMOUNT

$25,000 grand prize; two finalists each receive $5,000 — awarded annually.

DEADLINE

The 2026 cycle is closed; the next cycle opens in March 2027.

DEADLINE

The 2026 cycle is closed; the next cycle opens in March 2027.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a for-profit small business headquartered in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire.

You must be a for-profit small business headquartered in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire.

Your business must have been in continuous operation under the same majority ownership for at least two years, with annual revenues under $3,000,000. Non-profits are not eligible.

Your business must have been in continuous operation under the same majority ownership for at least two years, with annual revenues under $3,000,000. Non-profits are not eligible.

YOUR REAL ODDS

One grand prize winner and two runner-up finalists are selected each annual cycle.

The competition selects three total winners from all eligible applicants across three states. The 2026 cycle has already concluded; the next opportunity opens in 2027.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Complete the qualification survey on the Rockland Trust website — 10–15 minutes

  2. Prepare and submit a written business submission (Word or PDF, max 5 pages) — Several hours to a few days

  3. Wait for semifinalist and finalist notifications by email — Weeks after submission deadline

WORTH KNOWING

The submission is a written document, not a live pitch—your five pages need to clearly articulate your growth plan, since that's the primary basis for selection.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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