Calling all High Country Moms! Lots of talented moms living in the High Country. I am always amazed at the products that I see at craft shows and pictures that pop up in my news feed on Facebook. When I heard about this grant program from a  fellow mom and great friend, Maria Bailey, I knew that I needed to alert you all. She is always giving back to other moms and this grant program proves her golden heart. She thrives each and everyday to help make moms successful. Believe me, I am speaking from experience. She teamed up with Huggies(r) to create the Huggies Mom Inspired Program.

The Huggies MomInspired Grant Program – now in its fourth year – is here to help turn your dreams into a reality. Huggies will award $15,000 grants to up to 12 people to explore and grow their innovative product ideas that help make parents’ lives easier. The winners will receive business advice from Maria Bailey, as well as support from Kimberly-Clark.

“The Huggies MomInspired Grant Program was created because we saw the need to help fund women-owned businesses and start-ups, but the grant is open to anyone who has an innovative baby or child care product or idea – it is not limited to only Moms or women,” said Kelly Stephenson, Huggies senior brand manager. “We are looking forward to adding a new group of creative winners to the Huggies MomInspired family and giving them the opportunity to grow their innovative ideas and businesses.”

Apply Now:

· Who: Anyone with an original, innovative and viable new product idea to help make life easier for parents; must be 21 and older and reside in the United States

· How: Log onto www.HuggiesMomInspired.com and submit application, including the idea and business plan

· When: Now through July 31, 2013

· Why: For the chance to receive $15,000 and advice to help start or grow your business idea

Now is your chance to make your product idea shine. Don’t put it off as the application process is ending very soon!