WomensNet funds several women business grants throughout the year — $435,000 worth!
Each month, we award a $10,000 Amber Grant to one outstanding woman-owned business. All business categories, including non-profits, are eligible. Our judges review each application before deciding on one monthly winner.
Each monthly winner also qualifies for the year-end $25,000 Amber Grant.
Are you in the idea phase of your business? We offer an additional grant opportunity: the WomensNet Startup Grant. We define a “startup” as a business still in the idea phase or one with minimal sales (under $10,000).
While startups are eligible for our monthly Amber Grants, we created this additional grant to support this underserved sector.
Each month, our judges review all applications and award a $10,000 Amber Grant. Monthly winners also qualify for the year-end $25,000 Amber Grant.
When you apply for the Amber Grant, you’re automatically considered for the $10,000 grant in the month you apply.
If your business falls into one of our specific categories, you’re also eligible for a $10,000 Business Category Grant. Your application remains active for
At the end of the year, one of the 12 Business Category Grant winners is selected for a $25,000 year-end grant.
We award three separate $25,000 grants at the end of each year.
This additional grant is awarded to one of the 12 monthly winners of our (1) Monthly Amber Grant (2) Startup Grant (3) Business Category Grant.
Whether you’re starting or growing a business, WomensNet can help.
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“You have to be in it to win it...seize the opportunity and apply.”
“Every month, WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses. At the end of each year, monthly grant winners are eligible to receive one of three $25,000 annual grants.”
“Launched 20 years ago this grant honors the memory of a young woman who wanted to be an entrepreneur but died at age 19 before she could achieve her goal.”
“The Amber Grant offers three $10,000 grants to women-owned businesses each month. Then, at the end of each year, WomensNet gives an additional $25,000 to three grant winners from that year.”
“This organization offers monthly grants of up to $10,000 to support female entrepreneurs starting businesses. Those who qualify for these grants are also in the running for a yearly $25,000 grant.”
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