Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> Businesses must be at least 50% women-owned, with a clear plan for utilizing the grant to advance their business. The grants are open to a diverse range of industries<\/a> and business stages.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> Entrepreneurs can submit their application through their online form,<\/a> answering questions about their business and what they would do with the money if awarded. There is a $15 application fee.<\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> The deadline is the last day of each month at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.<\/p>\n The FedEx Small Business Grant has been an annual initiative to support small businesses. The grant is aimed at small businesses, including start-ups and established enterprises, seeking financial support for growth and development.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> Last year $30,000 was granted to 10 winners. The 2024 grant amount is still to be determined.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> The current requirements for qualifiable businesses are that they must be a for-profit business that has a valid FedEx business shipping account number, currently ships with FedEx, and have less than 99 employees. Additional steps may be added when the 2024 contest begins.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> You must have a valid account with FedEx. More information about the application procedure will be posted here<\/a> once the dates are finalized.<\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n The Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative is a grant program that awards women entrepreneurs around the world. They aim to identify and encourage projects led by women that have a positive impact on society. There will be three winners for each of the nine following regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, Anglophone and Lusophone Africa, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia, South Asia and Central Asia, and Oceania.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> Each of the first-place winners will receive $100,000, second-place winners will receive $60,000, and third-place winners will receive $30,000. All winners will have access to the Cartier Women Initiative Loan Fund which offers loans up to $200,000. Winners will also participate in their fellowship program, which offers 1:1 training and workshops.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> Must be a for-profit women-owned business, in business for 1-6 years, must have generated revenue for at least 1 year, did not fundraise over $2 million, and the business needs to demonstrate some type of positive impact whether that’s social, economic, or environmental.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> The applicant must be a woman over the age of 18 on the business\u2019s leadership team who is proficient in English and can commit to the fellowship program. Applicants will need to finish their online form<\/a> and submit their resume.<\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n The FoundHer Program aims to foster the growth of women-founded businesses in Hawaii, supporting underserved AAPI and Native Hawaiian women. FoundHer is a 6-month long program that offers a unique blend of capital, family care, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> The award includes $20,000 in capital, $4,000 care stipend, weekly educational programs, a network of mentors, and monthly retreats for in person workshops and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> Applicants must be for-profit businesses structured as an LLC or Corporation, 50% owned by women, based in Hawaii, under 3 years in business, and fall under the following categories: Tech, Food, Fashion, Keiki\/Education, and Health\/Wellness.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying to the FoundHer Program, reach out through their contact page.<\/a><\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n The Fearless Fund, created by women of color, invests in women of color-led businesses, providing both funding and mentorship to support their growth and success. The Fearless Fund strives to bridge the gap in venture capital funding for WOC owned businesses.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> 4 WOC-owned businesses will be awarded $20,000 in grants, access to digital tools to help their online growth, and mentorship.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> The business must be 51% black women-owned with a minimum of $50,000 annual revenue and formed and operating in the United States.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> Apply through their online form.<\/a><\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n The StartHER Grant by the Texas Women\u2019s University is aimed to encourage Texas\u2019s female entrepreneurs and aspiring businesswomen to undertake new projects.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> 25 business owners will be awarded $5,000 each.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> Eligible businesses are for-profit businesses in Texas owned 51% by women. The business owners cannot have any prior felonies and must not be involved in any litigation. See their full list of guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> Application opens on September 3, 2024.<\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> Application closes October 4, 2024.<\/p>\n IFundWomen streamlines the process as a grant marketplace. Submit one application and when an enterprise partner adds a grant, it matches your criteria within the database. Notable enterprise partners include American Express, Visa, and Neutrogena.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> Varies depending on the enterprise partner.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong> Varies depending on the enterprise partner.<\/p>\n Application Process:<\/strong> Fill out their universal grant application.<\/a><\/p>\n Deadlines:<\/strong> Grants are added on an ongoing basis. Deadlines vary depending on the enterprise partner.<\/p>\n Brown Girl Jane, a plant-based wellness and beauty brand, partners with SheaMoisture, a globally known beauty brand offering hair, body, and skincare products to amplify Black female entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness industries.<\/p>\n Grant Amount:<\/strong> $10,000 – $25,000 grants<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>: Black and woman-owned beauty or wellness business, registered and based in the United Stated, in operation for at least one year<\/p>\n2. FedEx Small Business Grant Contest<\/h2>\n
3. Cartier Women’s Initiative Award<\/h2>\n
4. FoundHer Program<\/h2>\n
5. Fearless Strivers Grant<\/h2>\n
6. StartHER Grant<\/h2>\n
7. IFundWomen Universal Grant<\/h2>\n
8. Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant<\/h2>\n
