Equity through Entrepreneurship.
CO+HOOTS Foundation (COFDN) is a 501(c)(3) focused on deploying capital and scholarships to underrepresented entrepreneurs in order to rebuild power structures that work for all.
SUPPORT
Support future entrepreneurs by donating towards a scholarship.
Every dollar goes directly to supporting young entrepreneurs to get their idea off the ground. From direct awards towards scholarships to funding their business as a first investor, you will the reason an entrepreneur is able to chase a dream.
Scholarship
Equity Scholarship
It is rare that anyone "makes it" on their own. We all need a tribe. Our Equity Scholarships are funded from generous community contributions and are deployed to underrepresented entrepreneurs or soon-to-be entrepreneurs who need a little help in launching. Funds can be used to offset entrepreneur education costs, startup costs or to cover programs or conferences that would expand your business.
By 2035
The face of entrepreneurship will mirror the face of our community.
Scholarship FAQ
Entrepreneurs or soon-to-be entrepreneurs can apply of color, women and any individual from a marginalized community can apply. If you are not an incorporated entity yet, you must incorporate within 6 months of receiving scholarship. Please reach out if you need help in incorporating.
Scholarships can be used to offset tuition from qualified colleges and universities, cover transportation or attendee tickets for conferences, or for startup costs.
Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 based on need and qualifications.
We open applications quarterly and will announce awardees within 30 days.
This varies, but on average we award 2-3/ quarter.
Once you are awarded, you are expected to complete quarterly update reports which ask how you have used the awarded funds and what impact it has had on your business and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Scholarship Recipients
"Growing up, I didn’t know a single business owner. I never imagined myself running a company—let alone a successful, sustainable agency. But COFDN saw potential in me and gave me a scholarship to join the CO+HOOTS Institute. I learned how to build a business plan, connect with real-world advisors, and find my voice as an entrepreneur. That training lit a fire in me. If I hadn’t received that scholarship, I wouldn't be where I am today. They opened a door no one else could.."
Jonhy Amastal
Azteca Graphics
“Before COFDN, college felt like a financial burden I wasn’t sure I could carry. I applied for the scholarship, not knowing it would lead me to a life-changing opportunity at the CO+HOOTS Institute. The program introduced me to entrepreneurs who shared their wins, failures, and real strategies—and they treated me like I belonged in the room. That experience gave me the confidence to launch KQ Designs, my video agency. That one scholarship didn’t just help me finish college—it helped me launch my dream.
Kanoe Quintal
KQ DESIGNS
“When I got the COFDN scholarship, I was just a college sophomore trying to figure out how to turn my tech hobby into something real. Through the CO+HOOTS Institute, I was mentored by entrepreneurs who looked like me and had built businesses from the ground up. That experience changed everything. Today, I run a thriving marketing agency that has gained 2 clients just from connections with the institute. Without that scholarship and the support of CO+HOOTS, I never would’ve had access to the kind of training, mentorship, and belief in me that built this path. They didn’t just invest in my education—they invested in my future.
Nathan Dos Santos
Our Ecosystem
Contact one of our departments to solve your problem