Small Business Grants for Women in Indiana
Small business grants for women in Indiana might seem scarce. Not here.
You’d think it’s impossible to find a legit small business grant for women anywhere online. A Google search will get you a long list of sites to research. But a lot of these sites either look shady or they’re way too complicated government-run sites — agencies that typically give out large grants to women business owners, but only if you’re in the tech sector.
That’s not what we’re about. Since 1998, WomensNet has helped women like you find real grants, loans, and other funding for their small businesses. That doesn’t mean it will be easy. You’re going to have to put in some hard work and time. But if you’re serious about growing a successful business, you’ll find our site is a big help.
Here’s a great and simple way to start — apply for our Amber Grant for Women. Businesswomen from Indiana (and all over America) can easily apply for this grant. Our judges pick a $2,000 Amber Grant recipient each month – and if you win, you’re automatically eligible for our $25,000 year-end Amber Grant. That means you could be awarded $27,000 total this year by completing your application today.
After you’ve applied, please read about the resources below. There are businesspeople in Indiana waiting to help women business owners just like you.
Watch videos from our Past Grant Winners
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 $2,000 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 $2,000 Amber Grant.
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
Not Sure Where to Start?
You’re in luck. We’ve done hours of research and compiled a list of the 20 best small business grants available for women today—and we’d love to share it with you!
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“20 Terrific Grants for Women Business Owners.”
And be sure to check out these excellent resources available to help businesswomen like you in Indiana:
Resources for businesswomen in Indiana:
Anderson SCORE
2701 Enterprise Dr. Suite 202, Anderson, IN 46013
Ph: (765) 642-0264
Bloomington SCORE
216 West Allen St Star Center, Bloomington, IN 47403
Ph: (812) 334-2392
Elkhart SCORE
418 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
Ph: (574) 293-1531
Evansville SCORE
318 Main Street Suite 223, Evansville, IN 47708
Ph: (812) 426-6144
Northeast Indiana SCORE
3201 Stellhorn Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Ph:(260) 422-2601
Greater Wabash Valley SCORE
301 Home Avenue CINERGY Service Building, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Ph: (812) 231-6763
Indianapolis SCORE
8500 Keystone Crossing Suite 401, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Ph: (317) 226-7264
Michiana SCORE
1030 East Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617
Ph: (574) 310-8097
Northwest Indiana SCORE
162 W. Lincoln way, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Ph: (219) 462-1105
Southeast Indiana SCORE
500 Franklin Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Ph: (812) 379-4457
Indiana Business Journal
41 E. Washington St, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-3592
PHONE: (317) 634-6200
Indiana National Association of Women Business Owners
310 N. Alabama Street Suite 330, Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: (317) 608-0250
E-MAIL: info@nawboindy.org
Small Business Development Center of Indiana
One North Capitol Avenue, Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2043
PHONE: (317) 232-8805
E-MAIL: JSchpok@iedc.in.gov
