Small Business Grants for Women in Connecticut
Small business grants for women in Connecticut are scarce. But we give away 3 grants every month.
Have you ever pursued grants for your woman-owned business? A Google search will bring up a lengthy list of sites. But most either look like scams or complicated government (Small Business Administration) sites.
That’s why we’re glad you found us!!.. Since 1998, WomensNet has helped women like you find legitimate grants, loans, and other funding for your business venture. Yeah, 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 is a key resource.
Check out our 3 grants for this month
A simple place to start is with our trio of monthly Amber Grants for Women. Business women from Connecticut (and all across North America) are eligible to apply for this trio of monthly $10,000 grants. If you’re a recipient, you’re automatically eligible for one of our $50,000 year-end Amber Grants.
That’s right — someone will be awarded a total of $60,000 in grant funds this year. Just think about how that would elevate your business.
After you’ve applied for our grant, please take some time to review the resources listed below. There are people in Connecticut eager to help women business owners just like you. Please take advantage of any resource that can help with your business dreams! Good luck in your search.
Resources for businesswomen in Connecticut:
Fairfield County and Greater Bridgeport SCORE
111 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
Ph: (203) 831-0065
Greater Hartford SCORE
280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103
Ph: (860) 519-5851
New Haven SCORE
110 Washington Ave., 3rd flr.,
North Haven, CT
Ph: (203) 234-6305
Northwest Connecticut SCORE
333 Kennedy Dr, Torrington, CT 06790
Ph: (860) 482-6586
Southeastern SCORE
Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce
1 Main Street
Ph: (860) 388-9508
Western Connecticut SCORE
155 Deer Hill Avenue City Hall, Danbury, CT 06810
Ph: (203) 794-1404
Women’s Business Development Council
184 Bedford Street, Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06901
PHONE: (203) 353-1750
E-MAIL: dokeefe@ctwbdc.org
University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center
50 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2280
PHONE: (860) 768-5681
E-MAIL: sbaowboct@hartford.edu
Small Business Development Center of Connecticut
2131 Hillside Road
Suite 3026 Tasker Building, Storrs, CT 06269
PHONE: (855) 4CT-SBDC
E-MAIL: info@ctsbdc.org
Helpful links for women in Connecticut:
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.
Watch videos from our Past Grant Winners
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:
- 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
- Corporate foundations
- Civic foundations
- Private foundations
- 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
- By Geographic Location (city, state, region)
- By field of interest or program subject
- In your state
- Your type of organization
- Your subject
- The type of support you need
- Your size project
- 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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