Small Business Grants for Women in Maryland

Finding business grants for women in Maryland just got a lot easier.

Let’s face it, people aren’t exactly standing in line to give money to women small business owners or startups in Maryland. A quick Google search will turn up government sites (like the Small Business Administration). Or some sketchy-looking sites that, frankly, don’t give away any grant money to women-owned businesses.

But we know of some people and places that absolutely will help you find grants, loans and other sources of financing for your business dream. We’re not saying it’s going to be easy. You’ll have to invest the time and effort. But if you’re serious about your business, we’d love to get you started today.

We Award Three $10,000 Business Grants to Women Every Month.

First things first: WomensNet offers grants to businesswomen in Maryland (as well as all across the United States). They’re awarded monthly, and we call them the Amber Grants for Women. You can apply right now by answering two simple questions… and perhaps become one of our three monthly $10,000 grant recipients. If you do win the $10,000 grant, you’re instantly eligible to earn the year-end $50,000 Amber Grant. Think of the impact that $60,000 would have on your business.

Also take a few quick minutes to check out the resources listed below. There are like-minded folks in Maryland who will help out women business owners like you!

Resources for businesswomen in Maryland:

Greater Baltimore SCORE
100 South Charles Street Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Southern Maryland SCORE
1521 Ritchie Highway Suite 206, Arnold, MD, 21012
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
PO Box 1281, Rockville, Maryland 20849-1281
Phone: (301) 365-1755
Email: wbo@wbo-mc.com

Small Business Development Center
Assistance organized by county, see link for information

Maryland Women’s Business Center
2 Locations:

Montgomery County:
51 Monroe Street, PE-20, Rockville, MD 20850
Ph: (301) 315-8091

Prince George’s County:
Bowie Town Center 15402B Emerald Way Bowie, MD 20716
Ph: (301) 315-8091

Helpful links for women in Maryland:

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.

Apply Now

Watch videos from our Past Grant Winners

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Vanessa Bouche of Savhera

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.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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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