We believe you have the power to rise

Pizzana and Her Texas are excited to announce, POWER TO RISE, a $2,000 grant opportunity for one exceptional woman entrepreneur in the Texas food and beverage industry.

ABOUT THE GRANT

The Power To Rise grant, powered by Pizzana and Her Texas’ community-led economic initiative Fork and Femme, is designed to help you make meaningful improvements in your business.

Whether you’re looking to:

Purchase essential equipment or software

Boost your marketing on a small scale

Replenish your inventory

Improve your customer experience

Invest in skill-building or professional development

This grant will provide you with the support you need for those important next steps. We want to empower women entrepreneurs who are making an impact in the food and beverage scene and help you continue building your business.

MEET CANDACE

Candace Nelson is a successful entrepreneur, best known for co-founding Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana.

She invests in early-stage consumer companies through CN2 Ventures and has appeared as a guest shark on Shark Tank.

Candace is also a Wall Street Journal contributor, author of the NYT Best Seller The Sprinkles Baking Book, and executive producer for Hulu’s Best in Dough and Netflix’s Sugar Rush. She has judged over 100 episodes of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars.

"I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I was following my joy and I was putting one foot in front of the other." Candace Nelson

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are now closed. Recipient will be announced on 12/6

STEP 1: Follow @candacenelson @pizzana @forkandfemme on Instagram

STEP 2: Complete our brief application

ABOUT FORK AND FEMME

Fork and Femme is more than just a celebration of great food—it’s a movement designed to champion and elevate woman-owned restaurants and food businesses across the country.

Powered by Her Texas, Fork and Femme shines a spotlight on female entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry, creating opportunities for them to thrive, connect, and grow their businesses through curated events, community support, and increased brand exposure.

After a successful launch in Texas, Fork and Femme will expand nationally in 2025.

"Never give up, because you never know if the next try is going to be the one that works."

For questions or additional information: community@hertexas.co