# Entrepreneurial Parent Programs First Years' 'Parentpreneur Grant' Fuses Parenting and Business By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-and-business References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-first-years-launches-its-parentpreneur-grant-program-to-help-new--expecting-parents-make-their-dream-jobs-a-reality-300139626.html) & [thefirstyears](http://www.thefirstyears.com/grants) The arrival of a new child usually means choosing between parenting and business, but First Years is launching the 'Parentpreneur Grant Program' to make life a little bit easier for parents with uncrushable entrepreneurial spirits. The Parentpreneur Grant Program makes it possible for [new parents to realize their dreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-entrepreneur), with grants available in allotments from $1,000 to $10,000. These funds are designed to boost [existing small businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-for-startups) or launch a new endeavor in anything from fashion or art, travel, product development and more. First Years seems to recognize that [becoming a parent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-parent) often gives people a new perspective on life that inspires them to grow and make significant changes in the world. Entrepeneur.com reports that about than 60% of Millennials consider themselves to be entrepreneurs, this is a helpful program to fuel the dreams of young parents who dream to do it all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Parentpreneur Grant Program:** The Parentpreneur Grant Program allows new parents to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with grants. - **Support for Parenting and Business:** First Years' program provides support for parents who want to balance parenting and running a business. - **Entrepreneurship Among Millennials:** The program recognizes the entrepreneurial mindset of Millennials, who make up a majority of new parents. ### Who This Affects Most - **Small Business Support:** The Parentpreneur Grant Program provides funding opportunities for small businesses in various industries. - **Fashion and Art:** Parents can use the grants to boost their fashion or art businesses. - **Product Development:** The program offers funding for parents looking to launch new product development ventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Early Childhood Development Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-bubbles.md) - [Food Entrepreneurship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-entrepreneurship-platform.md) - [Shared Parental Leave Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevity.md) - [Small Business Grants Program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-running-grants.md) - [Small Business Support Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-x-pier-five-small-business-fund.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Entrepreneur-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-accelerator.md) - [Parental Investing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investing-platform.md) - [Caregiver Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyper-card.md)