For entrepreneurs who want to transform their side hustles or ideas into legitimate, successful businesses.

 

Application Deadline: December 9, 2023

 About The Blueprint Project

Do you have a side hustle?

The Blueprint Project is a 3-month training program designed to help entrepreneurs with side hustles legitimize and grow their businesses.

For our upcoming cohort in partnership with the Mayors office of Neighborhood Safety, we will select and support up to 10 entrepreneurs offering business training, mentorship, tools, support services, and capital to complete a series of business projects to take your business to the next level.

Turn your side hustle into a legit business

Learn, plan and work with our business experts to complete the projects below and legitimize your business:

 How It Works

APPLY

Each applicant must complete the application, meet the programs criteria and complete an interview to qualify for the Blueprint Project.

TRAINING

If selected for the program your business will receive training and capital to complete a series of projects to legitimize your business.

GROW

Coaching and mentorship will be provided to help you complete the programs business projects and achieve your business goals.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for committed, driven, and ambitious early-stage entrepreneurs who:

  • Live in a ONS NYCHA development

  • Are 18 years and older

  • Have a side hustle

  • Can demonstrate sales of at least $500 within the past twelve (12) months

Partners

Progress Playbook is a business training and service platform that designs customized experiences to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) combines the efforts of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP), the Office to Prevent Gun Violence (OPGV), and Atlas to empower New Yorkers and work with them to pursue community-driven solutions to public safety.

 


Want To Find Out More?

Contact Us

If you have questions about The Blueprint Project, we can help you. Send us an email, and a member of our team will be in touch to answer your questions.