Grants for Women-Owned Businesses
Starting a business can be tough, especially when the owner is a woman. Finding the funds to start a business can also be difficult, but there are various grants available for women to begin their journey as entrepreneurs. Here are a few.
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Community Action Grants
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Community Action Grants, awarded through the American Association of University Women, are given to individuals, AAUW branches and community nonprofit organizations for programs focusing on education and equity for young girls and women. Grant amounts range between $2,000 and $10,000.
Seeds for Success
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Seeds for Success grants honor women who want to start a business or are already business owners. Through a panel of judges, two finalists are awarded $20,000, while the prize winner receives a $20,000 grant plus an additional cash grant.
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Eileen's Business Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs
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Each year, Eileen Fisher rewards five women business owners with grants of $10,000 each. Out of the five grants, one will go to a startup business, while the other four will go to organizations that need extra funds to continue their businesses.
Halstead Bead Inc. Business Development Grant
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Halstead Bead Inc. has helped many aspiring jewelry designers make it big by providing an annual competition for participants who are entering the industry of bridge jewelry. The winner receives a $6,000 grant and merchandise as well as an assortment of benefits, including a mentorship with entrepreneurs from the jewelry-making industry.
Amber Grants
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Amber Grants are small cash grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to help women start a home-based or small business. There is no need for repayment, and no application fees apply.
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