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Small Business Grants for Women in Rhode Island

Small business grants for women in Rhode Island can be tough to find. But not at WomensNet.

It’s easy to find sites offering grants to women-owned businesses. The issue? You’ll likely have a choice of intimidating government websites — and the time-consuming paperwork that comes with them — or private sites that seem shady.

Don’t worry. Since 1998, WomensNet has helped business owners find real grants, loans, and other funding for women-owned businesses. Yes, you still have to put in some sweat equity. But the good news is this: if you’re serious about launching or growing your business, you’ll find our site is a key resource.

A good start is with our Amber Grants for Women.  

Women entrepreneurs from Rhode Island (and all over America) can apply for this grant every month.  Here’s how it works…

Our judges award a trio of $10,000 Amber Grants every month. If you win, you automatically have a chance to be awarded one of our $50,000 year-end Amber Grants. Imagine what $60,000 in total grant funds would do for your business.

Want more chances to get funding? Interested in business advice?  Take a minute to view the resources below. You’ll be surprised to discover additional places ready to help women business owners in Rhode Island.  Good luck in your search.

Resources for businesswomen in Rhode Island:

Rhode Island SCORE
380 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Ph: (401) 226-0077

Center for Women and Enterprise
132 George M. Cohan Blvd.
Providence, RI, 02903
Phone: (401) 277-0800
Email: info.RhodeIsland@cweonline.org

Small Business Development Center
Main Office:
University of Rhode Island
10 Tootell Rd.
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: (401) 874-7232

Helpful links for women in Rhode Island:

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.

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Watch videos from our Past Grant Winners

 
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Vanessa Bouche of Savhera

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 $50,000 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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