Did you know that California leads all states in start-up businesses by women? Maybe that’s why you landed on this website. You’re a woman small business owner looking for a startup grant, loan or other funding.
So — where to begin?
We suggest our Amber Grants for Women. We give out THREE of these grants every month. Business women from California (and all around America) have won these monthly $ 10,000 grants in our 25-year history.
And our judges are days away from awarding this month’s winner – so right now is the perfect time to apply. Best of all: If you win one of the THREE $10,000 monthly Amber Grants, you’re automatically eligible for a year-end Amber Grant ($50,000).
So, telling us about your business and future dreams could land you $60,000 in grant money. Just imagine what that would mean for your business.
WomensNet isn’t just a source of startup and small business grants for women
Unlike other sites — spammy-looking sites, or overwhelmingly complicated government sites — we’re small enough to care.
We help you find legit sources for grants, loans, and other funding for your woman-owned business. Sure, it’ll take some work on your part to pursue the money to grow your business. But since you’re looking for small business grants — we already know you take the life of your business seriously.
When you’re done applying for our grant, please consider the California business resources below. California has some of the best resources in the country to help women entrepreneurs. Good luck and best wishes on your business venture.
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721
Ph: (800) 634-0245
San Fransisco & East Bay SCORE
5627 Telegraph Ave ste. 133 Oakland, CA, 93609
Ph: (510) 273-6611
Capital Corridor Area SCORE
6501 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-5017
Ph: (916) 720-9990
Inland Empire SCORE
3985 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Ph: (951) 652-4390
North Coast SCORE
PO BOX 6083, Santa Rosa, CA, 95406
Ph: (707) 260-3077
Orange County SCORE
1415 S. Main St., PO BOX 2446, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Ph: (714) 550-7369
San Diego SCORE
Virtual Only
San Luis Obispo SCORE
PO Box 5416, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93403
Ph: (805) 547-0779
Santa Barbara SCORE, 924 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Ph: (805) 367-3292
SCORE Los Angeles
Virtual Office Only
Ph: (800) 634-0245
SCORE Long Beach/South Bay
4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 120, Long Beach, CA, 90815
Ph: (800) 634-0245
Ventura County SCORE
2880 Cochran, St #1118, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Ph: (805) 204-6022
Silicon Valley SCORE
C/O San Jose Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 149, San Jose, CA, 95103
Ph: (408) 453-6237
Professional Business Women of California
2261 Market #1600, San Francisco, CA 94114-1600
Ph: (415) 857-2923
Email: info@pbwc.org
Small Business Development Center of California
Visit website for location specific contact
Yes!! We’ve been awarding business grants and resources to women in all 50 states (and Canada) since 1998. Each month, we select three $10,000 Amber Grant winners. And at the end of the year, every monthly winner becomes eligible for one of three $50,000 Year-End Grants — the largest in our history!
t’s simple. Submit your application, and our WomensNet judges personally review every one. Winners are announced the following month, by the 23rd. At year’s end, we select three additional $50,000 grant recipients from among all our 2025 winners. That means you could receive up to $60,000 in total funding. All from one quick, two-question application.
Just tell us your business story. There are no lengthy forms or complicated requirements. Simply answer two questions about your business and vision. But please don’t wait. Applications close at the end of each month for all three of this month’s $10,000 Amber Grant opportunities.
You’re in luck. We’ve done hours of research and compiled a list of the 16 best small business grants available for women today—and we’d love to share it with you!
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“16 Terrific Grants for Women Business Owners.”