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1. Look for an Email from BILL

You will receive an email with the subject line:

“SEED SPOT wants to pay you using BILL.”

• You do not need to create a BILL account in advance.

• If you have received an SST grant before, you do not need to create a new account.

Check your inbox and follow the instructions in the email.

2. Connect to SEED SPOT via BILL

• Click the link in the email and enter your bank information to set up direct deposit.

• For step-by-step help, follow these instructions:

  • English Instructions

  • Instrucciones en español

3. Complete and Share Your W9 in BILL

• After entering your bank account info, scroll to the W9 section.

• Fill out the form even if you’ve received a grant before.

• Don’t forget to click “Share” with SEED SPOT when you’re done.

What Happens Next?

Once your bank info and W9 are submitted:

• SEED SPOT will process your grant payment.

• You will receive your grant within 10–12 business days.

• Our team will contact you if there are any issues.

• For questions, please email: accounting@seedspot.org

The $500 microgrant is meant to support you and your business journey—you’re free to spend the funds however you see fit.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few ways past participants have used their grant:

• Business expenses – website hosting, marketing materials, inventory, software, or tools
• Professional development – workshops, courses, certifications, or coaching
• Operations support – legal or accounting fees, design services, or consulting
• Personal essentials that free up your time or reduce stress (like childcare during work sessions)

There are no reporting requirements, but we genuinely care about your journey—and we’re curious to hear how the grant helped you. We’ll be sending a short form soon in case you’d like to share your story (and maybe get featured on SEED SPOT's platforms!).

Absolutely! Startup Spring Training is a seasonal program, and we’d love to have you join us next time. This year’s “bases” are now closed—meaning you can no longer advance to a Home Run—but we hope you’ll come back swinging next year!

Yes! Startup Spring Training is a yearly event, and we’re already thinking about next season. Sign up here to receive early announcements when next year's registration opens in 2026.

You can! While live events and rewards have wrapped up, you can revisit workshop recordings here and browse the roster of incredible 2025 players here. These materials will remain accessible until the end of the year.

Yes! If you’d like to update the info or photo on your player card—or prefer to have it removed altogether—just reach out to us at startupspringtraining@seedspot.org.

We run programs and events year-round! Whether you’re looking to grow your venture, meet mentors, or get inspired, visit seedspot.org/programs or follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay connected.