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.

A good start is with our Amber Grant 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 a $10,000 Amber Grant each month. If you win, you automatically have a chance to be awarded our $25,000 year-end grant. This year, we’re awarding the most grant money in our 20-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:

Alaska SCORE
420 L St, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501-1971
Ph: (907) 271-4022

Women Entrepreneurs of Alaska
E-MAIL: weofalaska@gmail.com

Small Business Development Center of Alaska
430 W 7th Ave Ste. 110, Anchorage, AK 99501
PHONE: (907) 274-7232
E-MAIL: debi.fowler@aksbdc.org

Helpful links for women in Alaska:

What is an Amber Grant?

WomensNet launched the Amber Grant in 1998 to honor the memory of an ambitious young woman who died at the age of 19, before she could realize her entrepreneurial aspirations. Today, these grants help women like you fulfill the dreams that Amber could not.

How Does It Work?

Every month, WomensNet judges award one or more Amber Grants of $10,000 each. Then, at the end of the year, one of those grant recipients is selected to receive the $25,000 Amber Grant.

How Do I Apply?

By telling us your story. There are no lengthy, complicated documents to complete; just answer a few questions about your business. But hurry—applications are due by the end of the month for the next $10,000 Amber Grant.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

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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

What people are saying about WomensNet

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

“The Foundation awards $10,000 to a different women-owned business every month. At the end of each year, one of the 12 grant winners is awarded an additional $25,000.”

“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 Foundation was launched in 1998 to honor the memory of a young woman. The grant was formed to help women entrepreneurs reach their goals when Amber could not.”

“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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