Let’s start with the truth: Grants are hard to get.

Most grant programs fund only 5-10% of applicants. You’ll apply to many before winning one. The applications take time. The competition is real.

So why bother?

Because when grants work, they’re unbeatable: free money that never needs repayment, doesn’t dilute your ownership, and often comes with publicity and credibility that opens other doors.

Here’s the smart approach: Think of grants as one tool in your funding toolbox—not the only tool.

Successful women entrepreneurs typically fund their businesses through a combination of sources: personal savings, small business loans, revenue reinvestment, maybe an investor or two, crowdfunding for specific projects, and yes, grants when they align with your needs and timing.

This guide covers 50 grants for women-owned businesses—from $500 micro-grants to $100,000 awards—with realistic expectations about difficulty, strategic advice on when grants make sense, and alternative funding options when they don’t.

The Funding Reality Check: Understanding Your Options

Before we dive into grants, let’s talk about the full funding landscape for women entrepreneurs.

Your Complete Funding Toolbox

1. Personal Savings & Revenue (The Foundation)

Pros: No applications, no waiting, full control

Cons: Limited by what you have, personal financial risk

Best for: Starting out, maintaining control, avoiding debt

2. Small Business Loans

Pros: Larger amounts than most grants ($25K-$500K+), relatively predictable process

Cons: Must be repaid with interest, requires good credit, often needs collateral

Best for: Established businesses with revenue, purchasing equipment/real estate

3. Business Credit Cards

Pros: Fast access, builds business credit, rewards programs

Cons: High interest rates if not paid monthly, easy to overextend

Best for: Short-term cash flow, business expenses you can pay off quickly

4. Investors (Angels, VCs)

Pros: Large capital infusions, expertise and connections

Cons: Give up equity and control, pressure for aggressive growth

Best for: High-growth businesses that can scale quickly

5. Crowdfunding

Pros: Validates market demand, builds customer base, no repayment

Cons: All-or-nothing risk (many platforms), public failure if unsuccessful

Best for: Product launches, specific projects, businesses with existing community

6. Grants

Pros: No repayment, no equity loss, credibility boost, often includes mentorship/resources

Cons: Highly competitive (5-10% success rate), time-intensive applications, specific eligibility requirements, unpredictable timing

Best for: Businesses that fit specific criteria (women-owned, industry-specific, demographic-focused), entrepreneurs willing to play the volume game

When Grants Make Sense (And When They Don’t)

Grants are worth pursuing when:

You fit specific demographic criteria (woman-owned, BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ+, etc.)

You have time to invest in applications (2-4 hours per grant)

You’re willing to apply to 10-20 grants to win one

You need capital but want to avoid debt or equity dilution

Your business aligns with a grant’s specific mission or industry focus

Skip grants (or deprioritize them) when:

You need money immediately (grants take weeks to months)

You don’t fit any demographic or industry criteria

Your business is very early stage with no revenue (most grants want traction)

You can access other funding more quickly/easily

The application requirements are disproportionate to the award amount

The Smart Strategy: Diversified Funding

Most successful businesses use 2-4 funding sources over time:

Example 1 – Sarah’s Bakery:

Started with $15,000 personal savings

Won $10,000 Amber Grant in year two

Got $50,000 SBA loan to open second location in year three

Used revenue to fund further expansion

Example 2 – Maria’s Software Company:

Bootstrapped with $5,000 and freelance income

Ran crowdfunding campaign ($25,000) to validate product

Applied for (and won) $25,000 tech grant

Later raised $200,000 from angel investors

Example 3 – Jennifer’s Restaurant:

Personal savings: $20,000

Family loan: $15,000

Small business loan: $75,000

Applied to 15 grants over two years, won 2 totaling $15,000

Total funding: $125,000 from multiple sources

The point? Grants are one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.

CLOSING SOON – Worth Applying Despite Competition

These deadlines are approaching. Yes, they’re competitive. But the application time is relatively low compared to the potential reward.

January 23, 2026: Female Founders Institute Pitch Competition ($100,000) – Women-led startups – Application: ~5-8 hours (pitch deck required) – Apply at femalefounderscompetition.com

January 26, 2026: NGLCC FOOD Program ($25,000) – LGBTQ+ women in food – Application: ~3 hours – Apply at nglcc.org

January 31, 2026: Amber Grant ($10,000 + $50K year-end) – ALL women entrepreneurs – Application: ~30 minutes – Apply at ambergrantsforwomen.com

February 2, 2026: Santander Cultivate ($13,000) – Women, BIPOC, immigrant founders – Application: ~2 hours – Apply at santanderbank.com/cultivate

February 14, 2026: Cartier Women’s Initiative ($100,000) – Women solving big problems – Application: ~20 hours (very competitive) – Apply at cartierwomensinitiative.com

Setting Realistic Expectations

Before we dive into the 50 grants, let’s be clear about what you’re signing up for:

The Statistics:

Average grant acceptance rate: 5-10%

Average number of applications before first win: 15-20

Average time investment per application: 2-4 hours

Average time from application to decision: 30-90 days

This means:

You’ll get rejected. A lot.

You’ll invest 30-80 hours before winning your first grant

You’ll need patience (this isn’t quick money)

You should be applying to other funding sources simultaneously

But here’s the upside:

Your applications get better over time (you create templates and refine your story)

Each rejection teaches you something

One win can pay for 40+ hours of application time

Grant wins often attract other opportunities (media, customers, investors)

The Bottom Line:

Grants are worth pursuing if you’re realistic about the odds and strategic about your time investment. They’re terrible if you’re counting on them as your only funding source.

The High-Value Grants ($10,000 – $100,000)

These are competitive but offer significant capital. Apply strategically—don’t chase every large grant, focus on ones where you genuinely fit the criteria.

1. Amber Grant for Women ($10,000 Monthly + $50,000 Year-End)

Deadline: Monthly (January 31 for January awards)

Amount: $10,000/month + three $50,000 year-end grants

Competition Level: Moderate (400-700 monthly applicants, 3 winners)

Success Rate: ~0.5% monthly, but 12 chances per year

Application Time: 30 minutes

The Realistic Assessment:

This is the most accessible large grant for women. The $15 fee and 30-minute application make it low-risk, high-reward. Success rate is low per month, but applying monthly for a year gives you ~6% cumulative odds of winning at least once.

When This Makes Sense:

You’re a woman with 50%+ ownership

You can afford the $15/month fee (or get fee waiver)

You have a compelling story about why you started your business

You need growth capital but aren’t ready for loans or investors

Alternative Funding If This Doesn’t Work:

Business line of credit ($5,000-$50,000, if you have revenue)

0% interest community-backed loans (up to $15,000)

Revenue-based financing (if you have consistent sales)

Apply: ambergrantsforwomen.com

2. Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards ($100,000)

Deadline: February 14, 2026

Amount: $100,000 + mentorship + global publicity

Competition Level: Very High (1,000+ applicants globally, ~20 winners)

Success Rate: ~2%

Application Time: 20+ hours (multiple rounds)

The Realistic Assessment:

This is prestigious and competitive. You’re competing globally with women running impressive businesses. Don’t apply unless you have significant traction (revenue, customers, proof of concept) and a business focused on social/environmental impact.

When This Makes Sense:

You have a scalable business with measurable impact

You’ve already achieved meaningful traction (revenue, users, partnerships)

You can dedicate 20+ hours to a thoughtful application

You want global exposure and high-level mentorship

Alternative Funding If This Doesn’t Work:

Impact investors (if your business has social mission)

SBA loan (if you need capital and have revenue/credit)

Accelerator programs (Y Combinator, Techstars, etc.)

Apply: cartierwomensinitiative.com

3. Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship ($10,000 + Resources)

Deadline: Rolling applications

Amount: $10,000 grant + $5,000 in resources + network access

Competition Level: High

Success Rate: ~5%

Application Time: 3-4 hours

The Realistic Assessment:

Tory Burch looks for businesses with growth potential and scalability. If you’re building a lifestyle business (one location, limited growth plan), this probably isn’t the right fit. They want businesses that will employ people and scale.

When This Makes Sense:

You’re building a business designed to scale (not a solo practice)

You need both capital and network connections

You’re in a growth phase and can articulate a clear expansion plan

You’re willing to engage with the fellowship program

Alternative Funding If This Doesn’t Work:

Bank term loan (if you have 2+ years in business and revenue)

Strategic partnerships (corporate sponsorships)

Revenue-based financing

Apply: toryburchfoundation.org

4. Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant ($40,000)

Deadline: Typically opens late spring

Amount: $40,000 (ten grants annually)

Competition Level: Very High

Success Rate: Less than 1% (hundreds of applicants, 10 winners)

Application Time: 4-6 hours

The Realistic Assessment:

Eileen Fisher funds businesses with strong social or environmental missions. If sustainability, fair labor, or social justice isn’t core to your business model, skip this one and focus on grants where you’re a better fit.

When This Makes Sense:

Your business has measurable social/environmental impact built into the model

You’re operational (not just an idea)

You can clearly articulate your impact metrics

You genuinely align with Eileen Fisher’s values (not just chasing money)

Alternative Funding If This Doesn’t Work:

B Corporation loans/grants (if you’re impact-focused)

Community development financial institutions (CDFIs)

Impact investors or social venture capital

Apply: eileenfisher.com/grants

5. IFundWomen Universal Grant ($25,000 Quarterly)

Deadline: Quarterly

Amount: $25,000

Competition Level: High

Success Rate: ~3% (varies by round)

Application Time: 2-3 hours + crowdfunding campaign time

The Realistic Assessment:

You need an active crowdfunding campaign on their platform to apply. This is actually smart—if you can’t convince people to back you at $25-$100, you probably won’t win a $25,000 grant. The crowdfunding requirement filters for market validation.

When This Makes Sense:

You’re a woman of color, LGBTQ+, rural, or have a disability

You can mobilize a community to back a crowdfunding campaign

You’re comfortable with the public nature of crowdfunding

You want both crowdfunding AND grant opportunities

Alternative Funding If This Doesn’t Work:

Regular crowdfunding (Kickstarter, Indiegogo)

Pre-sales campaign (sell products before you make them)

Community investment (friends/family round)

Apply: ifundwomen.com

The Mid-Tier Opportunities ($5,000 – $25,000)

These grants offer solid amounts with slightly better odds than the $50K+ category. They’re worth pursuing if you fit the criteria.

6. Visa She’s Next Grant ($10,000)

Competition Level: Moderate-High

Success Rate: ~5-8% (50+ grants distributed annually)

Application Time: 2 hours

The Reality: With 50+ grants annually, your odds here are better than most $10K programs. Still competitive, but worth the time investment.

Alternative Funding: Business credit card with 0% intro APR, microloans, revenue-based financing

Apply: visa.com/shesnext

7. FedEx Small Business Grant ($50,000 Grand Prize + Nine $20,000 Prizes)

Competition Level: Very High (but public voting component)

Success Rate: <1% for grand prize, ~1.5% for any prize

Application Time: 3-4 hours + significant voting campaign effort

The Reality: This is a contest, not a traditional grant. If you can mobilize your community (customers, social media, family) to vote, you have better odds. If you have no existing community, your time is better spent elsewhere.

Alternative Funding: Revenue-based financing, business line of credit, SBA microloan

Apply: fedex.com/smallbusinessgrant

8-20. Additional Mid-Tier Grants

8. Girlboss Foundation ($15,000) – Creative industries, high competition – girlboss.com/foundation

9. Enthuse Foundation Grants ($5,000-$15,000) – Women entrepreneurs with social impact focus – enthusefoundation.org

10. Secretos Small Business Grant ($10,000) – Latina-owned small businesses – secretosgrant.com

11. IFundWomen + Allergan Botox Cosmetic Grant ($10,000) – Women-owned aesthetic/beauty businesses – ifundwomen.com/botox-grant

12. UBS Female Founders Grant ($10,000-$25,000) – Women-led businesses in financial services and beyond – ubs.com/femalefounders

13. Women Founders Network Pitch Competition ($25,000) – Women-led startups, requires pitch presentation – womenfounders.com

14. H&R Block Fund Her ($10,000) – Women of color entrepreneurs – hrblock.com/fundher

15. L’Oreal Women of Worth Award ($10,000-$25,000) – Women creating positive change through nonprofits or social enterprises – womenofworth.com

16. Female Founders Institute Pitch Competition ($100,000) – Women-led tech/scalable startups, deadline 1/23/2026 – femalefounderscompetition.com

17. Aerie REAL Foundation Grant ($5,000-$15,000) – Body positivity and mental health focus – ae.com/aerie-real

18. Sephora Accelerate ($10,000-$25,000) – Beauty brands only, includes mentorship – sephora.com/accelerate

19. Olga Loizon Foundation ($5,000) – Women in retail and e-commerce – olgaloizonfoundation.org

20. Breva Thrive Grant ($5,000-$10,000) – Women entrepreneurs in health and wellness – brevahealth.com/thrive

Industry-Specific Grants: Better Odds When You Fit

If you’re in one of these industries, your odds improve because you’re competing within a smaller pool.

Food & Beverage (Grants 21-27)

Why Industry-Specific Matters:

You’re competing against other restaurants/food businesses, not tech startups with different metrics. Judges understand your margins, challenges, and growth patterns.

21. Feed the Soul Foundation ($15,000 value in consulting)

For marginalized restaurant owners – Application: 3 hours – Success rate: ~10% (smaller applicant pool) – feedthesoulfou.org

22-27. Additional F&B Grants:

22. Restaurants Care ($5,000) – restaurantscare.org

23. Latino Restaurant Association ($2,500) – latinorestaurantassociation.org

24. AAPISTRONG ($10,000) – aapistrong.com

25. James Beard Foundation programs – jamesbeard.org

26. Independent Restaurant Coalition – saverestaurants.com

27. Les Dames d’Escoffier – ldei.org

Alternative Funding for Restaurants:

Restaurant-specific lenders (WebBank, OnDeck)

Equipment financing

Merchant cash advances (use cautiously)

Friends/family investment

Tech & Innovation (Grants 28-30)

28. Female Founders Alliance ($5,000) – femalefoundersalliance.org

29. Vinetta Project ($10K-$25K) – vinettaproject.com

30. Built By Girls – buildgirls.com

Alternative Funding for Tech:

Angel investors

Tech accelerators (equity-based)

Convertible notes

Government SBIR/STTR programs

Creative & Design (Grants 31-33)

31. Adobe Creative Residency ($25K) – adobe.com/creativeresidency

32. CFDA Grants – cfda.com

33. Awesome Foundation ($1,000 monthly) – awesomefoundation.org

Alternative Funding for Creatives:

Kickstarter/Indiegogo

Patreon/subscription model

Commission-based pre-sales

Licensing deals

Service-Based Businesses (Grants 34-39)

34. National Black MBA Scale-Up ($50,000) – nbmbaa.org

35. SoGal Foundation ($5K-$10K) – sogalfoundation.org

36. Circular Board ($2,500) – circularboard.com

37. Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant ($10,000) – heragenda.com/breakthrough

38. High Five for Moms Grant ($10,000) – themamaladder.com/high-five-grant

39. Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship ($5,000) – nawbo.org

Alternative Funding for Services:

Retainer model (clients pay monthly)

Business line of credit

Invoice factoring

Strategic partnerships

Location-Specific & Additional Grants (Grants 40-50)

Why Geographic Grants Matter: Lower competition because only local businesses qualify. Your odds can be 3-5x better.

40. Sage Invest in Progress Grant ($10,000) – sage.com/invest-in-progress – Small business accounting software + grant

41. She Can Fund McBride Grant ($5,000-$10,000) – shecanfund.org – Women-owned businesses with social impact

42. BeyGood Cecred Grant – beygood.org/cecred – Beauty and hair care entrepreneurs (check website for current amounts)

43. Boundless Futures Grants ($5,000-$15,000) – boundlessfutures.org – Women entrepreneurs in underserved communities

44. Accion Opportunity Fund – accionopportunity.org – Microloans and small grants for underserved communities

45. National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) – nase.org/growth-grants – Available to members, check current programs

46. Local Chambers of Commerce ($500-$2,500) – Search ‘[Your City] Chamber of Commerce small business grants’

47. New York Women’s Business Center – nywbc.org – Location-specific grants and resources

48. Texas Women’s Foundation – txwf.org – Texas-based women entrepreneurs

49. Chicago Women in Trades ($2,500) – chicagowomenintrades.org – Women in construction/trades

50. Regional SBDC Grants – sba.gov/sbdc – Check with your local Small Business Development Center

Find Your Local Opportunities:

Google ‘[Your State] Women’s Business Center grants’

Check your city’s economic development office

Contact your local Chamber of Commerce

Ask your SBDC (sba.gov/local-assistance) or SCORE chapter (score.org)

Alternative Local Funding:

Local bank small business loans

Community development financial institutions (CDFIs)

Regional economic development grants

Local angel investor groups

When Micro and Local Grants Make Sense:

You need a small amount for specific purchase (not worth loan process)

You’re new to grants (build win record)

Application takes under 1 hour

You can use the amount immediately

You qualify for location-specific opportunities (better odds)

Alternative for Small Amounts:

Business credit card

Personal loan from family

Pre-sell products/services

Flash sale to existing customers

Template creation: 5 hours

20 applications at 1.5 hours each: 30 hours

Total: 35 hours

At 10% success rate: 2 grants won

Potential return:

Two $10,000 grants = $20,000

Hourly rate: $571/hour

Plus: credibility, publicity, and momentum

Compare to alternatives:

Business loan: 10-20 hours for application, years of repayment

Investor pitch: 50-100 hours for deck/meetings, equity dilution

Side job: 35 hours at $25/hour = $875

Grants can be high-ROI if you’re strategic.

When to Stop Chasing Grants

Not everyone should spend significant time on grants. Stop or deprioritize if:

You’ve applied to 20+ grants over 6 months with zero wins

→ Your business might not fit grant criteria. Focus on revenue growth, loans, or investors.

Your business needs money in the next 30 days

→ Grants take too long. Get a business line of credit, talk to family, or run a flash sale.

You’re spending 20+ hours/month on applications

→ Unless you’re winning regularly, this time would generate more money doing billable work.

You don’t fit any demographic or industry criteria

→ Your odds are dramatically lower. Focus on revenue-based financing or traditional loans.

The stress is affecting your mental health

→ Rejection is part of grants. If it’s crushing your spirit, it’s not worth it.

Building Your Complete Funding Strategy

Here’s how to think about grants within your overall funding approach:

Year 1: Bootstrap + Micro-Grants

Personal savings: $5,000-$20,000

Revenue reinvestment: Every dollar you earn

Micro-grants: $500-$2,500 (apply to 5-10)

Business credit card: For short-term needs

Year 2: Revenue + Targeted Grants + Small Loans

Revenue: Primary funding source

Apply to 10-15 grants matching your profile

Small business loan or line of credit: $10,000-$50,000

Win 1-2 grants: $5,000-$15,000

Year 3: Diversified Funding

Revenue: Majority of funding

Targeted grants: Apply to 5-10 annually

Larger loan if needed: $50,000-$150,000

Consider investors if scaling: $100,000+

Grant wins: $10,000-$25,000

The Point:

Grants are part of the mix, not the whole strategy.

Real Talk: What Nobody Tells You About Grants

The Wins Don’t Happen in Isolation

Every woman entrepreneur who’s won significant grants also:

Had revenue coming in

Used business credit strategically

Reinvested profits aggressively

Probably had a loan or two

Built relationships with customers and partners

Grants amplified their success; they didn’t create it from scratch.

The Application Skills Transfer

Even when you don’t win, grant applications make you better at:

Articulating your vision

Explaining your business clearly

Quantifying your impact

Pitching to investors

Talking to press

Writing website copy

Every application is practice for the next opportunity.

The Emotional Rollercoaster Is Real

Rejection sucks. Waiting sucks. Getting your hopes up sucks.

Protect yourself:

Apply to multiple grants (don’t fixate on one)

Have backup funding plans

Celebrate applications, not just wins

Remember: rejection isn’t personal

Take breaks when needed

Your Action Plan

If you’ve decided grants are worth pursuing:

Week 1:

Create your five core documents (5 hours)

Research 10 grants you’re qualified for

Set up tracking spreadsheet

Apply for Amber Grant ($15, 30 minutes)

Week 2:

Apply to 2 grants (3 hours total)

Simultaneously pursue other funding: research business loans, credit options, or revenue strategies

Week 3:

Apply to 1-2 more grants (2-3 hours)

Work on revenue-generating activities (this is still your primary funding source)

Week 4:

Review and refine your templates based on what you learned

Plan next month’s grant applications (identify 5-7 to apply for)

Months 2-6:

Continue applying to 2-3 grants monthly

Track results and adjust strategy

Pursue parallel funding sources (loans, revenue, etc.)

Celebrate first win (typically happens month 3-6)

Final Thoughts: Realistic Optimism

Grants are tough. Let’s not sugarcoat it.

You’ll spend hours on applications. You’ll get rejected more than you win. You’ll wonder if it’s worth it.

But here’s the thing: When grants work, they’re game-changing. Free money. No repayment. Credibility boost. Resources and connections. Validation.

The women who win grants aren’t lucky—they’re strategic. They apply consistently, refine their materials, choose grants where they fit, and don’t rely solely on grants to fund their businesses.

So should you chase grants?

If you fit demographic or industry criteria, have time to invest, and understand it’s one tool among many—yes.

If you need money immediately, don’t fit any specific criteria, or can’t handle rejection—focus on other funding sources first.

Either choice is valid.

There’s no single ‘right’ way to fund a business. The right way is the way that works for you—whether that’s bootstrapping entirely, taking strategic loans, landing grants, attracting investors, or mixing everything together.

The only wrong choice is giving up.

Your business deserves funding. Whether that comes from grants, loans, revenue, investors, or your own determination doesn’t matter. What matters is that you keep building.

Now go assess your funding strategy, apply for a grant or two (if it makes sense), and get back to the work of building something remarkable.

Quick Reference Guide

Grants by Difficulty Level

Lower Competition (Still Competitive, But Better Odds):

Micro-grants ($500-$2,500)

Local/geographic grants

Industry-specific grants where you’re a perfect fit

State and regional Women’s Business Center grants

Moderate Competition:

Amber Grant (volume strategy works)

Visa She’s Next (50+ annual winners)

Secretos Small Business Grant

Enthuse Foundation Grants

High Competition (Worth It If You’re Ideal Candidate):

Cartier Women’s Initiative

Eileen Fisher

Tory Burch Fellowship

Female Founders Institute Pitch Competition

FedEx Contest

Fastest Applications (Under 1 Hour)

Amber Grant

Micro-grants from local organizations

Chamber of Commerce grants

Best ROI (Considering Time vs. Reward)

Amber Grant (30 min for $10K potential)

Visa She’s Next (2 hours for $10K, 50+ winners)

Industry-specific grants where you’re perfect fit

Local grants (better odds, less competition)

Remember: Grants are one tool. Use them wisely alongside revenue growth, strategic borrowing, and good old-fashioned hustle.

📚 Complete Resource Directory with Weblinks

Grant Databases & Platforms

The Funding Table – thefundingtable.com – 200+ grants updated weekly, curated for small businesses

IFundWomen – ifundwomen.com – Crowdfunding + grants for women

GrantWatch – grantwatch.com – Searchable database of business grants

Grants.gov – grants.gov – Federal grant opportunities

Women’s Business Support Organizations

SBA Women’s Business Centers – sba.gov/local-assistance/womens-business-centers – Find your state’s WBC for free counseling and grant info

SCORE – score.org – Free mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs

Small Business Development Centers – sba.gov/sbdc – Free business consulting and grant writing workshops

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – nawbo.org – Networking and resources for women entrepreneurs

Major Women’s Grant Programs (Quick Access)

Amber Grant – ambergrantsforwomen.com – $10,000 monthly + $50,000 year-end

Cartier Women’s Initiative – cartierwomensinitiative.com – $100,000 for women-led impact businesses

Tory Burch Foundation – toryburchfoundation.org – $10,000 fellowship + resources

Eileen Fisher Grants – eileenfisher.com/grants – $40,000 for women with social mission

IFundWomen Universal Grant – ifundwomen.com/grants – $25,000 quarterly for underrepresented women

Visa She’s Next – usa.visa.com/run-your-business/small-business-tools/shesnext.html – $10,000 grants (50+ annually)

Girlboss Foundation – girlboss.com/foundation – $15,000 for women in creative industries

Secretos Small Business Grant – secretosgrant.com – $10,000 for Latina-owned businesses

H&R Block Fund Her – hrblock.com/fundher – $10,000 for women of color

Female Founders Institute – femalefounderscompetition.com – $100,000 pitch competition

Alternative Funding Resources

Accion Opportunity Fund – accionopportunity.org – Small business loans and grants

SBA Loan Programs – sba.gov/funding-programs/loans – Government-backed small business loans

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) – Check local options for alternative lending

Stay Updated on New Grant Opportunities

The Funding Table Newsletter – Weekly grant updates

IFundWomen Notifications – Personalized grant alerts

SCORE Newsletter – Business funding opportunities

Your Local Women’s Business Center – Regional grant announcements

Small Business Administration – sba.gov/funding-programs/grants

*For more information find our database with over 300+ Grants here