P I T C H  C O M P E T I T I O N S

The Foundation awards grants through Shark Tank-style competitions. In our Patton Foundation Entrepreneur Challenge (PFEC), local entrepreneurs refine their ideas and pitches leading up to a public community pitch event. Each individual or team presents their concept to a panel of judges made up of Foundation staff and leaders or entrepreneurs from the local community. Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to selected winners at the conclusion of each competition.