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Small Business Grants for Women in West Virginia

Wondering how to find a small business grant for women in West Virginia? We’ll help.

If you’ve been Googling to find small business grants for women in West Virginia — you’ll find dozens of sites.  But most look far too daunting (like the government-run Small Business Administration) while others look like rip off sites. (Note — you should never have to pay money up front to simply view grant opportunities.)

Since 1998, WomensNet has provided a destination to help women find real business grants, loans and other funding sources. You’ll still need to roll up your sleeves and put in the hard work — but by being here already, we know you’re a serious business owners.

Our Amber Grant for Women also makes the usually-tough grant process much easier.  We understand the time constraints facing small business owners. So, our simple 2-question application won’t take up your whole day.  And we’ll still have enough info to evaluate your company for a $10,000 Amber Grant, which we award each month.

If you win 1 of the monthly grants, you’ll be automatically eligible for our year-end Amber Grant ($25,000).  It’s the largest grant we’ll award in our history — and we can’t wait to meet the future recipient.

After you’ve applied for our grant, you’ll also want to explore the resources below. There are individuals in West Virginia willing to help business owners just like you. Best of luck in your search.

Resources for businesswomen in West Virginia:

Charleston SCORE
1116 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Ph: (304) 347-5463

West Virginia University Women’s Business Center

Small Business Development Center
West Virginia Department of Commerce
Capitol Complex, Bldg. 6, Room 525, Charleston, WV 25305-0311
Phone: 800-982-3386 or (304) 558-2234
Email: ASKME@wv.gov

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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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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What people are saying about WomensNet

Forbes

“You have to be in it to win it...seize the opportunity and apply.”

Nerd Wallet

“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.”

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.”

Fundera

“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.”

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.”