NASE Growth Grant winners* are chosen each month and are awarded up to $4,000 to support the growth of their business. The Growth Grant money is used to help grow small businesses by providing extra capital to hire and train additional employees, take up new marketing initiatives, purchase new equipment and many other creative ways to improve businesses.
Edwin Jean-Gilles, a NASE Member from Cumming, Georgia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Flow Tech Academy is a premium educational content company specializing in AI integration training for IT professionals and businesses.
Awarded Q3 2025
Sorraya Guillaume, a NASE Member from Miami, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Eskae Interiors offers luxury interior design in Miami, specializing in bespoke spaces that balance elegance and function. From full-scale renovations and custom kitchens to curated furniture and décor, each project is tailored to reflect refined taste and individual lifestyle.
Rashida Vassell, a NASE Member from Corning, New York was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Safahla Medical PLLC offers bespoke wellness for longevity medicine and aesthetic care.
Erica Thompson, a NASE Member from Mosinee, Wisconsin was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Drone Operations LLC offers embodied AI robotics, autonomous drones & UAV manufacturing & AI consulting.
Nick Arellano, a NASE Member from Rancho Cucamonga, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Nacho Average Snacks Vending provides snacking and vending services for Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding Inland Empire area.
Hunter Blakely, a NASE Member from The Dalles, Oregon was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Blakely Studio provides music production and audio engineering services for The Dalles community as well as the surrounding area.
Tanya Ferguson, a NASE Member from Belleville, Illinois was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. ASP2 STEAM Academy is a private school that specializes in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math as a full-service educational and developmental facility that provides an educational programing for children aged PreK through 3rd grade.
Awarded Q2 2025
Brittany Griffor, a NASE Member from Las Vegas, Nevada was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025.Symphony Weddings & Events is a full-service wedding planning company for couples looking for a beautiful day, seamless planning experience and genuinely just want to have a really great time at their wedding.
John Codd, a NASE Member from Stafford, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Nexus Firearms of America is a veteran-owned, federally licensed firearms dealership specializing in firearms transfers, training and specialty items likes suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
Magan Scheel, a NASE Member from Owensville, Missouri was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Paws to Wings was established to provide a peaceful passing for pets in the comfort of their own home and help ease one of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership and end of life care.
Bryan Castle, a NASE Member from Tucson, Arizona was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Culture Connects promotes diversity and inclusivity by offering a variety of dance styles, classes, and community events to celebrate and honor the beautiful cultural backgrounds of Tucson and beyond.
Kenneth Strader, a NASE Member from Hayes, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Back Creek Fabrication is a local, family-owned trailer repair and custom fabrication shop specializing in trailer repair and custom projects in steel, aluminum, and stainless.
NASE Growth Grants are awarded at the sole discretion of NASE. Unfortunately, not everyone who applies will receive a grant.Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.
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