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Small Business Grants for Women in Pennsylvania

Yes, we offer grants for women-owned businesses in Pennsylvania!

Doing a Google search for women-owned business grants can be burdensome.  And even when you do come across sites — they can be complicated government sites (like the Small Business Administration).  Or they might be sites that don’t actually give out grants to women business owners.

Now for the good news:  You can win a $10,000 women’s business grant this month! 

WomensNet offers business grants to women in Pennsylvania (as well as all across the United States). We call it our Amber Grants for Women and it’s awarded by our judges every month. The monthly grant is $10,000.  And we actually give away three every month.  If you’d like to share your story,  you can apply for the Amber Grant right now.  If you win one of our monthly grants, you’re eligible for our year-end Amber Grant of $25,000. (We also give away three Year-End grants)

So just a few minutes on our site could land you $35,000 in grant money by the end of this year.

Still looking for more help beyond grants for women businesses? Keep reading:

You can also check out more business resources below. There are plenty of people in Pennsylvania willing to reach out and help women business owners like you!  We know you have business dreams — and like most women entrepreneurs, you just need a little help and encouragement to reach your dreams.  Welcome to WomensNet and good luck!

 

Resources for businesswomen in Pennsylvania:

Bucks County SCORE
11 Welden Drive, Suite 100 Doylestown, PA 18901
Ph: (215) 943-8850

Central NY SCORE (serving NE PA)
224 Harrison Street, Suite 506 Syracuse, NY 13202
Ph: (315) 616-3544
Email: centralny.info@scorevolunteer.org

Chester County SCORE
601 Westtown Road #281, West Chester, PA 19382
Ph: (484) 356-8624

Lancaster SCORE
115 East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602
Ph: (717) 397-3092

Lehigh Valley SCORE
Northampton Community College
511 E. Third Street, Room 112, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Ph: (610) 266-3000
Email: catherine.bailey@scorevolunteer.org

Northeast Pennsylvania SCORE
Stegmaier Building Suite 400M, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-5241
Ph: (570) 826 – 6502

Philadelphia SCORE
105 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ph: (215) 231-9880
Email: philadelphia@scorevolunteer.org

Pittsburgh SCORE
3 Parkway Center Dr S, Suite 375
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Ph: (412) 353-3577

TriCounty SCORE
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Westmoreland SCORE
911 Ligonier Street Suite 102, Latrobe, PA 15650
Ph: (724) 539-7505
Email: greater.westmoreland@scorevolunteer.org

Pennsylvania Small Business Contracting Program

Women’s Business Enterprise Council
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1116, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 877-790-WBEC
Email: info@wbecouncil.org

Small Business Development Center
3819-33 Chestnut Street, Suite 325, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3238
Phone: (215) 898-1219

Helpful links for women in Pennsylvania:

Does WomensNet Offer Amber Grants to Women In My State?

Yes!! We've been offering business resources and grants to women in all 50 states (and Canada) since 1998. We have three different $10,000 Amber Grant winners EVERY month... Plus at the end of the year, each Amber Grant winner for that year is eligible for an additional $25,000 grant!

How Does It Work?

Submit your application. Our WomensNet judges review every application. Then we announce the three $10,000 Amber Grant winners the following month by the 23rd. At the end of the year, we award THREE more $25,000 grants -- chosen from our previous monthly grant winners for this year. That means you have the opportunity to receive $35,000 from WomensNet by filling out one two-question grant application.

How Do I Apply?

Simple. By telling us your story. There are no lengthy, complicated documents to complete. Just answer two questions about your business. But hurry—applications are due by the end of the month for all three of this month's $10,000 Amber Grant opportunities.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

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.”

Six steps you should take when looking for a business grant:

1. Analyze your organization's needs. Make sure you have a solid understanding of the:
  • Problem or need you want to address
  • Audience that will benefit from your product or service
  • Kind and amount of support you need
  • Resources and commitment your group brings to the project
  • Potential and prospective partners in the community
2. Research various types of foundations. Learn the operational differences between:
  • Corporate foundations
  • Civic foundations
  • Private foundations
3. Look for funding matches. Identify funders who:
  • Are able and likely to fund projects in your geographic area
  • Share a similar core mission or goals
  • Have already supported similar ventures or projects
4. Compile a list of prospects. Group them in two ways:
  • By Geographic Location (city, state, region)
  • By field of interest or program subject
5. Review and refine your list. Eliminate prospects that DON’T FUND:
  • In your state
  • Your type of organization
  • Your subject
  • The type of support you need
  • Your size project
6. Select the most appropriate funding prospects. Research them in detail:
  • Contact them directly to request annual reports and other publications
  • Search print and online media to identify projects that received grants in the past
  • Ask former grant recipients for advice and why they felt they were successful over other applicants
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You could join this group of past grant recipients.

Apply today for the $25,000 Amber Grant

Whether you’re starting or growing a business, WomensNet can help.

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What people are saying about WomensNet

Forbes

“You have to be in it to win it...seize the opportunity and apply.”

Nerd Wallet

“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.”

Score

“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.”

CNN

“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.”

Essence Magazine

“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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