Small Business Grants for Women in Virginia

Yes, we give small business grants to women in Virginia… Three every month.

Are you seeking a simple, hassle-free way to apply for a $10,000 or $25,000 business grant?

If so — you landed on the right website. Our Amber Grant for Women has funded women-owned businesses since 1998.

This year, we’re awarding a trio of $10,000 Amber Grants each month. At the end of the year, those winners are automatically eligible to earn an additional year-end $25,000 Amber Grant. And we give away three of those $25,000 grants.

That means just a few minutes filling out a short, easy application can earn you up to $35,000 in grant money.

Need more info?

Not only are women from Virginia (and all across America) eligible to apply for this grant, but WomensNet can also help you find real grants, loans, and other funding for your business venture. Yes, 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 — and we know you are — you’ll find our site a big help.

After you’ve applied for our Amber Grant, please take a bit of time to check out the resources below. There are folks in Virginia waiting to help women business owners just like you.

From all of us at WomensNet, we wish you the best with your business dreams.

Resources for businesswomen in Virginia:

Central Virginia SCORE
300 Preston Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22902
Ph: (434) 295-6712

Hampton Roads SCORE
140 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 2346
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Blue Ridge SCORE
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Richmond SCORE
P.O. Box 2515, Midlothian, VA 23113, US
Ph: (800) 634-0245

Roanoke SCORE
105 Franklin Road SW Suite 150, Roanoke, VA 24011
Ph: (540) 857-2834

Shenandoah Valley SCORE
301 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Ph: (540) 949-4423

Williamsburg SCORE
Ph: (757) 229-6511

Virginia Women’s Business Conference
Ph: 703-777-8577

Small Business Development Center
George Mason University
10306 Eaton Place Suite 180 Fairfax, VA 22030
Ph: (703) 277-7703
e-mail: help@virginiasbdc.org

Helpful links for women in Virginia:

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?

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

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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