Small Business Grants for Women in Vermont

Locating small business grants for women in Vermont can be frustrating. We want to help.

You’ve probably been there before.

A Google search will bring up a long list of sites offering grants. But most either look like scams or overly complicated government (Small Business Administration) sites.

We take a much different approach. For 22 years, WomensNet has helped business owners find real grants, loans, and other funding for their business ventures. Without question, you’re still going to have to put in some hard work and time. But if you’re serious about getting your business to the next level, you’ll find our site a big help.

A simple place to start is with our Amber Grant for Women. Businesswomen — 18+ years of age — from Vermont are eligible to apply for this grant. And our quick, 2-question application ensures that you’re not spending a whole day filling out paperwork.

Win 1 of our monthly Amber Grants ($10,000), and you’ll automatically be eligible for our year-end Amber Grant ($25,000). In total, we’re awarding the most grant money this year in our history. So there’s no better time to apply.

Finally, take a bit of time to view the resources below. There are people in Vermont waiting to help women business owners just like you. Best of luck in your search.

Resources for businesswomen in Vermont:

SCORE Vermont
60 Main Street; Suite 4, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 764-5899
Email: scorevermont@scorevolunteer.org

Mercy Connections Women’s Small Business Center
Mercy Connections
255 South Champlain Street #8, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 846-7063
Email: info@mercyconnections.org

Vermont Secretary of State Business Startup Checklist
128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-1104
Tel: (802) 828-2386

Vermont Business and Professional Women
Vermont BPW, PO Box 4172, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Small Business Development Center
Vermont Technical College Maine Street, Randolph Center, VT 05061-0188
PHONE: 802-728-9101
E-MAIL: Dkelpins@vtc.vsc.edu

Helpful links for women in Vermont:

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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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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