# Hispanic Entrepreneur Grants The Tequila Don Julio Fund Grant Returns for Hispanic Heritage Month By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-09-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-fund-grant References: [multivu](https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9087251-tequila-don-julio-fund-grant-program-returns-for-hispanic-heritage-month/) & [hhmfund.donjulio](https://hhmfund.donjulio.com/)  To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, the [Tequila Don](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-mexicana) Julio [Fund](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreals-inclusive-beauty-fund) Grant Program returns for the second year to support Hispanic entrepreneurs who follow their hearts and devote themselves to their craft as late founder Don Julio González did. Interested Hispanic entrepreneurs can now apply for a chance to win a $20,000 grant and additional resources to help them grow their businesses. In addition, the initiative is also bringing together an ensemble of 10 Hispanic trailblazers to create a new Advisory Board that will help select this year’s grant recipients and empower them to build successful businesses. The newly appointed Advisory Board includes Singer-Songwriter Sofia Reyes, Fashion Designer Victor Barragán, Celebrity Photographer Carlos Eric Lopez, ALPFA Chief Financial Officer Selene Benavides, and others. Grant recipients will be announced in early November. Five qualifying entrepreneurs will each be awarded the following through the Tequila Don Julio Fund and its Advisory Board: business funding, entrepreneur spotlight, digital marketing package, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hispanic Entrepreneur Grants:** Offering grants and resources to Hispanic entrepreneurs creates a more diverse and inclusive business landscape. - **Advisory Board Empowerment:** Empowering an Advisory Board of successful Hispanic entrepreneurs to select grant recipients creates a supportive community and encourages mentorship opportunities. - **Entrepreneur Support Services:** Providing entrepreneur spotlight features, digital marketing packages, mentors and ongoing professional support to grant recipients promotes long-term business growth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Grant Distribution:** The grant distribution industry benefits from a more diverse pool of grant recipients and supports greater inclusivity in entrepreneurship. - **Marketing Services:** Marketing services industries can offer digital marketing packages to grant recipients, nurturing long-term business relationships. - **Business Mentoring:** Business mentoring industries can promote mentorship opportunities and support long-term professional growth for grant recipients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenhouse-accelerator-program.md) - [Family-Focused Mariachi Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/que-viva-el-mariachi.md) - [Community Sweepstake Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon.md) - [Artist Edition Tequila Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-mexicana.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md) - [Mexican Heritage Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-launches.md) - [Traditional Latin Dinner Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remy-martin-2.md) - [Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southeastern-grocers.md) - [Latinx-Founded Tequila Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiatus-tequila.md)