If you are launching your business in Houston, Texas, you might want to look into this: Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition.
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
And if you need a business plan, you might want to look into this.