Small Business Grants for Women in Alaska
Are you a woman entrepreneur in Alaska searching for a small business grant?
It can be tough to find sites offering grants to women-owned businesses. You’ll likely have a choice of daunting government websites, or private sites that seem a bit… shady.
Don’t worry: WomensNet will help you find legitimate grants, loans, and other funding for your woman-owned business. Yes, you still have to put in some sweat equity. But the good news is this: If you’re serious about launching your business, you’ll find our site is a key resource.
We give out three $10,000 grants every month!
A good start is with our Amber Grants for Women. Women entrepreneurs from Alaska can apply for this grant, which has been around since 1998.
Here’s how it works…
Our judges award THREE $10,000 Amber Grant each month. If you win, you automatically have a chance to be awarded one of our THREE $50,000 year-end grants. This year, we’re awarding the most grant money in our 25-year history.
If you’re looking for other sources of funding — or other resources for your woman-owned business — feel free to view the links below. You’ll be surprised to discover additional places ready to help business owners in Alaska. Best of luck in your search.
Resources for businesswomen in Alaska:
Small Business Development Center of Alaska
Operations Office:
1901 Bragaw Street Room 199
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-7201
Email: info@aksbdc.org
Women Entrepreneurs of Alaska
Phone: (907) 223-3098
Email: tamietaylor@weofalaska.com
Does WomensNet Offer Amber Grants to Women In My State?
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!
How Does It Work?
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.
How Do I Apply?
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.
Watch videos from our Past Grant Winners
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:
- 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
- Corporate foundations
- Civic foundations
- Private foundations
- 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
- By Geographic Location (city, state, region)
- By field of interest or program subject
- In your state
- Your type of organization
- Your subject
- The type of support you need
- Your size project
- 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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