Grants for Small businesses - Women & Girl Services

The Fund Her Future grant program, administered by Block Advisors by H&R Block, offers a total of $100,000 in grants to support the growth of women-owned businesses. This initiative aims to address the funding disparities faced by women, one of the fastest-growing segments of new small business owners. One grand prize winner will receive $50,000, with additional finalists receiving $12,500 each. Alongside monetary awards, winners will also benefit from professional services including small business taxes, bookkeeping, payroll, and business structure analysis. Applications are accepted until May 26, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local entities in Bergen County, New Jersey, to promote and preserve local history through various programs and projects.

This initiative provides $35,000 grants and mentorship to beauty and wellness entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities to help them grow their early-stage businesses.

This program provides rent support to new, innovative retail businesses in Downtown Grand Rapids, particularly those that are women- or minority-owned, to enhance the area's retail diversity and economic vitality.

The Alachua County is seeking applications for its Small Farmer Grant Program. Donor Name: Alachua County State: Florida County: Alachua County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small farmers and ranchers have a grant opportunity through the County Commission this summer. The Commission is funding a mini-grant to Alachua County-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Funding Information The total grant request must not exceed $5,000. The total funding available for this mini-grant is approximately $100,000. Criteria Promote local food system economic resilience and equity for marginalized communities that will: Assists Alachua County residents. Applicable to Alachua County based small producers (farms, ranches, or other agricultural operations) producing food stuffs for human consumption. Prioritize funding for small producers with annual gross cash income of no more than $75,000. Prioritize black, women, indigenous, and persons-of-color owned agricultural operations Support the immediate acquisition of capital infrastructure and equipment to enhance the farm’s productive capability and financial expansion. This grant recognizes that small producers may not have adequate cash flow to acquire capital equipment and then wait for reimbursement by the County. This grant offers an immediate infusion of funds at the point of award by the Board of County Commissioners. This grant is not a cost reimbursement grant. Improve the economic viability of these small producers. Increase the resiliency of local food production and expand the production of related value added farm products. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base​. For more information, visit Alachua County.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition, funded through the Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund, for organizations interested in advancing the role of women in the global labor movement.

Ìpàdé has established the Tanna Fund, a giving circle that awards microgrants to early-stage Black women and gender-expansive innovators who need capital and support to launch their transformative business idea in the Washington, DC metro area. Donor Name: Ìpàdé State: Maryland, Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Tanna Fund, they are contributing to the growth and success of Black innovators with bold ideas. Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but for various historical and current reasons, including systemic racism, they earn less and have difficulty securing funding. Black business owners who apply for funding are more likely to get rejected than white business owners, and this significantly reduces their ability to build and sustain a business. The Tanna Fund will award microgrants to early-stage Black women and gender-expansive innovators in the Washington, DC region. Eligibility Criteria The Tanna Fund is eager to review applications from entrepreneurs who meet the following eligibility criteria.  The entrepreneur identifies as a woman or a gender-expansive person  The entrepreneur also identifies as Black or of African Descent  The business structure has been established (e.g., LLC, S-CORP, etc) OR will be formally established in the next 6 months  The business has received less than $5,000 in grant funding  Business is based in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC For more information, visit Ìpàdé.

The Women's Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity aims to support women-owned businesses in Fairfax City by providing consultation and capacity-building services to facilitate their growth, expansion, and development. Eligible businesses can receive services valued at up to $5,000, which cover areas such as marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. The grant funds will be awarded upfront, and recipients will be notified by September 20, 2024, with recognition at the Women’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Luncheon on September 25, 2024. To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, licensed within Fairfax City, and can be home-based or have one or more locations within the city. Start-ups and expanding businesses are also eligible, while non-profits are not. The application process involves verifying eligibility, completing and submitting the application form, identifying required services, obtaining quotes, and undergoing a review based on merit.

Community Climate Collaborative Energy Efficiency Grants are available to small businesses for energy efficiency upgrades (appliances, lighting, heating/cooling systems, etc). Donor Name: Community Climate Collaborative State: Virginia County: Albemarle County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal is to help businesses achieve emissions reductions and financial savings through capital investment. Funding Information Grants are up to $2,000 each! Eligibility Criteria Have a business license in the City of Charlottesville or County of Albemarle. Qualify as a Microbusiness by Virginia SBSD criteria (25 employees or fewer). Preference will be given to Woman- or Minority-owned Business as defined by Virginia SBSD criteria. SWaM certification is desired, but equivalence is acceptable with valid documentation. Proposed upgrade must have demonstrable savings of energy usage and/or reduction of emissions. For more information, visit Community Climate Collaborative.

City of Margate Property Improvement Grant Program (Florida) provides a 50% reimbursement grant of up to $50,000 for commercial or multi-family properties and common areas, as well as building exteriors owned by condominium or homeowner associations. The program also offers 50% reimbursement up to $10,000 for improvements to single-family properties or multi-family homesteaded properties. Eligible improvements include exterior painting, landscaping, impact-resistant improvements, roofing, structural repair, and more. The goal is to encourage property and business owners to enhance their properties, thereby improving the area's visual quality and increasing property values in Margate. For more information, visit the Property Improvement Grant Program website.

The City of Vallejo received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to fund grants to local small businesses who have suffered negative impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Donor Name: City of Vallejo State: California City: Vallejo Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants up to $3,000 for security improvements items, included but not limited to: Cameras Locks Window enhancements Eligibility Criteria For-profit and non-profit brick and mortar businesses located in Vallejo Businesses with valid Vallejo business license 20 or fewer employees Businesses with receipts of purchases made January 1, 2023, to September 24, 2024 For more information, visit City of Vallejo. Related Posts:City of Vallejo Hardening Grant – CaliforniaArtists' Business Initiative Grants (South Carolina)Catalyst Micro-Grant for Startups and Emerging…Request for Applications for Business Builder…Nominations open for Emerging Leaders 4 Under 40…TRANSFORM Business Grant to support EntrepreneursCity of Dubuque Small Business Support Grant Program (Iowa)City of Laurel Thrive Small Business Grant Program…Hawaiʻi FoundHer Uplifting Women Entrepreneurs ProgramCity of East Providence Washington Bridge Small…City of Dublin Hotel/Motel Tax Grant – OhioFemale Founder World Grant for Small BusinessesApply now for Heinz Black Kitchen InitiativeWashington Bridge Small Business Grant Program -…Science & Technology Business Startup Grant Program…Science & Technology Business Startup Grant Program…Oregon: Economic Development Grant ProgramKlamath County Tourism Grant Program in OregonTown of Christiansburg Façade Grant Program (Virginia)2025 Food Waste Reduction Grant (North Carolina)Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) – Illinois

This program provides an immersive 12-week accelerator for female tech founders of for-profit businesses, helping them access capital and grow their ventures.

Main Street Ventures is accepting applications for its Launch Funding that provides emerging, pre-revenue businesses that have a Prototype or Product. Donor Name: Main Street Ventures State: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio County: Boone County (KY), Butler County (OH), Campbell County (KY), Clermont County (OH), Dearborn County (IN), Hamilton County (OH), Kenton County (KY), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Funding Information  Grant Request between $5,000 – $10,000. Eligibility Criteria  Business Type Applicant MUST be a business entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, or LLC) with a Federal Tax ID (EIN).​ Industry Focus Areas: Retail Storefronts – Ex. Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Retail Shops, etc. Manufactured Goods – Ex. Consumer Packaged Goods (Food / Beverage), Clothing, Sporting Goods, etc. Technology Companies – Ex. Hardware, Software. Business Location Business Entity MUST be located in the Greater Cincinnati region (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana). Grant requests from other regions will NOT be considered. Application Responses Businesses MUST show customer demand and strong progression since the founding. Funding requests MUST focus on specific growth projects. MSV defines a growth project as a step that will help accelerate your business growth. MSV Grant Funding is designed to help businesses scale by covering key Direct Costs, not General Operating Expenses. Examples of Direct Expenses that ARE suitable for Grant Funds: Key pieces of equipment, Packaging Support, Technology Product Development, etc. Examples of General Operating Expenses that are NOT suitable for Grant Funds: Existing Payroll, Rent, Insurance, Marketing, Legal Fees, etc. Businesses MUST explain the impact of Grant Funds on the business OR the Cincinnati Region. Special Consideration will be granted to Women and Minority-Owned businesses Businesses that can show matching funds from other sources. For more information, visit Main Street Ventures.

This grant provides financial support and leadership resources to female entrepreneurs dedicated to creating positive social change through their businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, territorial, and tribal organizations for cancer prevention and control initiatives, focusing on improving access to screening, building coalitions, and enhancing cancer data collection to reduce disparities and promote health equity.

The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, through the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County. Donor Name: York County Economic Alliance State: Pennsylvania County: York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The BLOOM Grant Program was first created in 2018 to help businesses address a tangible need that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the next level. Since its launch, 235 BLOOM Grants totaling $480,000 have been distributed to small businesses/organizations in York County, Downtown York, York County Trail Towns communities, to women-owned businesses, start-up entrepreneurs, and graduates of the BLOOM classes, with 49% of grants going to businesses owned by persons of color and 78% going to women-owned businesses. Funding Priorities Priority consideration will be given to: Businesses that have not received funding from previous BLOOM grant programs. Businesses owned by Women, or Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Businesses owned by Veterans. Businesses that use local businesses to fulfill the grant implementation, where applicable. Funding Information This program will seek to will award grants from $500 to $1,500 to small businesses owned and operating in the County of York for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the next level. Grant amounts will be considered based on need and potential impact. Examples of projects funded through other BLOOM grant funds include improving signage, physical improvements to business location, marketing, training & certification for new services, or purchase of new equipment. Eligibility Criteria  Small Businesses in York County are eligible to apply for this grant program. For more information, visit YCEA.

This grant provides financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to small businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky, helping them with various business improvement expenses.

The Enthuse Foundation awards $2,500 grants to ten female-owned businesses annually. The non-profit supports women entrepreneurs in launching or growing their businesses. Eligible applicants must identify as women or non-binary, run an established business full-time, and demonstrate financial need. Winners for 2024 will be declared in June, with details for the 2025 cycle to be announced.

Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) is seeking applications from independently owned Clackamas County convenience stores to reduce the impact of tobacco on public health. Donor Name: Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) State: Oregon County: Clackamas County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: CCPHD TPEP will dedicate a portion of the tobacco tax revenue, allocated by the Oregon Healthy Authority, to one convenience store retailer agreeing to support community health by ending their tobacco sales and transitioning their business model to better support community health. Supporting the Retailer In addition to grant funding, TPEP will offer the following support to the retailer: Ongoing technical assistance to support the development and implementation of a new business plan. Assistance will be made available by LivelihoodNW, a local non-profit aiding businesses in all industries and at all stages of operation. Assistance in getting authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits from customers (if applicable). Connections to local producers and distributors to learn about opportunities to introduce new product categories and items. Professionally designed promotional materials to showcase new products and engage customers. Earned media and community outreach to highlight the new business model and commitment to community health as well as draw new customers. Benefits to the Retailer A Clackamas County retailer may benefit from healthy retail in several ways, including: Taking advantage of products with higher mark-ups than tobacco. Reaching new customers and expanding their customer base. Saving money on tobacco licenses. Staying ahead of trending tobacco regulations. Earning free store publicity. Differentiating their business from others in the community. Reducing crime associated with tobacco sales. Supporting a healthy community. Funding Information Up to $20,000 is available to help one retailer refocus their business model to one that supports a healthy community. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Own an independently operated convenience store located in Clackamas County that is not part of a corporate franchise or owned by a corporate entity (such as 7-11, Plaid Pantry, etc.) and has authority to determine which products the business carries. Hold a valid, current Oregon Tobacco Retail License. Actively sell tobacco products as of the application deadline for this notice of funding opportunity. Must hold the following insurance and limits depending on the scope of the proposed project: Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Abuse and Molestation Liability and Cyber Risk Limits. For more information, visit CCPHD.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Texas Rural Woman Grant. Donor Name: Texas Woman’s University State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose is to create greater economic development activity in rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural woman-owned, small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. Funding Information A total of ten $5,000 grants for a total of $50,000 are available for this round of funding. What can the funds be used for? Purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology. Farm implements or machinery. Addition or acquisition of new inventory or raw materials. Purchase and installation of fixtures or display units. Property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue. Marketing or advertising campaigns. Any other business-related activity that CWE deems is aligned with the stated purpose of this program. Who can apply? Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions: Existing rural, woman-owned businesses (at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens). The business owner must reside in Texas. The business must currently be set up as a legal business entity. The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar nonprofit entities are not eligible. If the business or business owner owns the premises where the business operates, all property taxes must be current. All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current. The business must be located and operated within an eligible Texas County. The business, business owner and the applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation. The business owner must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust. Previous grant winners cannot apply. The business must be in one of the eligible rural counties in Texas. The business, business owner and applicant are operating with all required permits and licenses and are conforming to all required laws. Grant Requirements  The successful applicant will receive two installments of the award: $2,500 after signing the grant agreement, a photo release and all required paperwork for payment. $2,500 following completion of a small business training course hosted by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, 3 hours of small business advising/mentoring and submission and approval of a completed business plan with three years of financials. Additionally, itemized receipts or proof of purchases made with initial grant funds of $2,500 (costs must have been incurred after receiving grant funding) must be provided to CWE to receive the remaining $2,500. You need to meet with CWE staff to talk over the grant specifics and ask any questions you have. Use the spreadsheet that the CWE provides for documentation. The University will send winners a 1099 for the grant funds received. Ineligible applicants Any business that is not on the rural county list. TWU faculty/staff (or any immediate family member of the applicant’s family, including spouse, child, parent), trustee, and advisory committee member. TWU Students are not eligible to apply. Prior grant winners. Applicants who have taken part in any CWE program in the last year including AccelerateHER, TechFW or NTEEC awardees. For more information, visit TWU.