Small Business Grants for Women in Wisconsin

Looking for a small business grant for women in Wisconsin?

There is a litany of sites promising grants for women-owned small or startup businesses like yours. A quick Google search of “women small business grants for Wisconsin” will show you that. The bad news is — most of these sites will take you down endless rabbit holes of information.

Our site is unique. We actually give startup and small business grants to women like you… every month. If you’re serious about getting money to grow your Wisconsin woman-owned business, you’ll find our site a valuable resource.

Let’s Start With The Three $10,000 Woman-Owned Business Grants We Give Out Every Month

Yes, businesswomen from Wisconsin are eligible to apply for these grants on a simple two-question application.

Our WomensNet judges award three $10,000 grants each month to our Amber Grant winner. This can be for any kind of business — so long as it’s at least 50% woman-owned. And if you’re one of the three monthly winners, you’re an automatic finalist for our three year-end $50,000 Amber Grants.

So taking just a few minutes right now can turn into $60,000 in grant money.

Even if you’re in the “idea” phase of your business, you can win our $10,000 Startup Amber Grant. We get it: You have the inspiration, the vision, and the opportunity — but not the money to get started. That’s why we’re here to help…

After you’ve applied for the Amber Grant, be sure to check out the resources below. There are business people in Wisconsin ready to help women entrepreneurs just like you.

Resources for businesswomen in Wisconsin:

West Central Wisconsin SCORE
700 S Central Avenue Chamber of Commerce, Marshfield, WI 54449
Ph: (715) 384-3454

NE Wisconsin SCORE
2701 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone: (920) 841-4199

Madison SCORE
PO Box 248 Madison, WI 53715
Phone: (608) 535-4978

SE Wisconsin SCORE
310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Ste 585 Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 297-3942

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
Headquarters:
1533 N RiverCenter Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 263-5450
Email: info@wwbic.com

Small Business Development Center
780 Regent St., Suite 305
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: (800) 940-7232
Email: SBDC@lists.wisconsin.edu

Helpful links for women in Wisconsin:

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

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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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