How to Find Government Grants for Women Owned Small Businesses

Women have a particular edge when it comes to getting government grants, but the process is still a long and lengthy one. The federal government does not award grants for starting a business, but it does award grants to businesses in certain industries. If you are a woman who owns a business in one of these industries, you may qualify for a federal grant. There are a few other ways to find government grants as well.

Instructions

1. Visit grants.gov and register on the site. You can search for grant opportunities by agency or by category. You can also do basic and advanced grant searches. Government grants are most often awarded in the areas of education, agriculture, renewable energy, health and human services, the environment, housing, art and science.

2. Go to the website of the U.S. Small Business Association's Office of Women's Business Ownership. This office helps women business owners find government grants, and it also provides women with financing options through special business loans.

3. Go to womanowned.com. This site offers a great deal of information for the female business owner, including new government grant information and advice on dealing with scams.

References

• Grants.gov: Find Grant Opportunities
• SBA: Office of Women's Business Ownership
• Woman Owned: Grant Opportunities Available for Women Business Owners