Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled, and Unstoppable!
Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses are thriving across all sectors, breaking barriers and redefining success. Two out of three women entrepreneurs are making their mark in industries once dominated by men. Women are proving that passion and business acumen create unstoppable success. What’s more, as more women step into entrepreneurship, grant funding is paving the way, proving that with the right financial support, nothing is out of reach.
Women entrepreneurs are unstoppable, driving innovation, creating jobs, and reshaping industries. With over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S., women now own 42% of all businesses nationwide, generating a staggering $2.7 trillion in annual revenue and employing approximately 10.1 million workers. Over the past two decades, the number of women-owned businesses has surged by 114%, outpacing male-owned businesses by more than 20%!
GrantWatch, a premier grant database, is where Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses can go for eye-opening funding opportunities. With powerful tools like the SMART Grant Search, users can easily locate verified grants tailored to their needs. Grant-seeking business women can employ either a keyword search or scroll through thousands of options in presorted categories like BIPOC, small business, and entrepreneurs and startups. What’s more, the personalized Grants Calendar ensures they never miss a deadline, while additional resources streamline the funding journey. Whether launching a startup or scaling an established business, GrantWatch equips businesswomen with the funding resources to fuel their unstoppable success.
Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled, Unstoppable!
Development for Female Entrepreneurs
Grants up to $30,000 to nonprofits to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls.
Business Start-Up Support
$2,000 to women for assistance in starting a new business. Funding prioritizes women starting businesses but also supports existing ones.
Mentorship Program
Opportunity for small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts.
Business Growth and Development
Grants and in-kind support to female entrepreneurs support women-led businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit.
Economic Development in the Local Marketplace
Grants to small businesses to foster innovation and economic development in the local marketplace. Women-owned businesses and businesses in rural regions are eligible to receive additional funding.
Women-Owned Small Businesses
Up to $10,000 to women-owned small businesses. Funding is for businesses that are majority-owned by women and are for specific projects that impact the business’ profitability and growth.
Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Women
Opportunity for workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship.
Participate in an Accelerator Program
Opportunity for women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up.
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