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Amount

Varies by partner grant

When

Rolling — one application enters you for partner grants

Who it's for

Women-owned businesses; partner grants have their own criteria

Partner grants have included Visa, Neutrogena, Botox Cosmetic programs. Universal Funding and Grant Application now powered by Honeycomb Credit.

All industriesRecurring

Amount

$30,000–$100,000 per regional award

When

Annual

Who it's for

Women-led impact businesses, 1–6 years old, revenue-generating, SDG-aligned

International; highly competitive; includes fellowship program. 2027 edition applications closed Jun 16, 2026; next call (2028 edition) expected ~spring 2027.

Annual

Amount

$5,000 or $10,000

When

Rolling

Who it's for

Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas

Apply via the program page (old sogalfoundation.org domain is dead). Sponsors incl. Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC, Twilio, Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity.

Black foundersIdea-stage OKRecurring

Amount

$10,000 + 8-week training program

When

Cohort-based cycles

Who it's for

Women and non-binary founders of consumer packaged goods businesses

CPG focus. 2026 cycle applications ran Feb 17–Mar 17, 2026 (closed); eligibility requires $100K–$499K revenue.

CPG

Amount

$25,000 first place per category (Products and Services)

When

Annual series via regional partners

Who it's for

Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBENC certification required)

Certification prerequisite is a real barrier — flag clearly. Corrected prize amount: two categories (Products and Services), each awarding $25,000 first place (previously listed as $20,000).

Pitch

Amount

$15,000 (Innovation) / $5,000 (Impact)

When

Annual challenge

Who it's for

Women-led tech startups, equity-free

Finalists get pitch coaching + investor intros; site blocks bots, verified via search.

TechAnnual

Amount

$7,500

When

Cohort-based (SMP 100 Accelerator)

Who it's for

US-based single mothers with business ventures

Program restructured under the Every Single Mom Working Initiative; the SMP 100 Executive & Entrepreneur Accelerator now grants $7,500 to 100 single moms per cohort (previously listed here as a $500/mo microgrant — updated to reflect the current program).

MomsRecurring

Amount

$1,000

When

Annual

Who it's for

Mother-led employer businesses (2+ employees)

2026 cycle ran Mar 10–Apr 14, 2026 (closed); fund distributed ~$20,000 across roughly 20 micro-grants of $1,000 to mother-led employer businesses.

MomsAnnual

Amount

$5,000

When

Annual cycle

Who it's for

Texas-based women-owned businesses

Texas only. Corrected link — previous URL pointed to TWU's separate, gender-neutral StartUP Grant, not the women-specific StartHER program. 2026 cycle opens Sep 1, 2026, deadline Sep 23, 2026 — confirmed directly via twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/grant-dates/ (the earlier secondary-source Sep 26 date appears to be inaccurate).

State-specific

Amount

Up to $10,000

When

Cycle-based

Who it's for

Connecticut women-owned businesses

Connecticut only. Runs periodic application windows rather than staying continuously open — a new round opened before the previously expected 'late summer 2026' timeframe: applications are open now (as of Aug 7, 2026) and close Sep 13, 2026, so apply promptly. Over $4.3M distributed via 469 grants to date.

State-specific

Amount

Up to $25,000

When

Cycle-based

Who it's for

Licensed/aspiring child care businesses in Connecticut

Connecticut only; childcare vertical

State-specific

Amount

Free ~10–12 week education & mentorship program (not a direct cash grant)

When

Cohort cycles

Who it's for

Black women entrepreneurs (sole proprietors and small businesses)

Not a cash grant — Black in Business is a free business education and mentorship program; applicants must already have $25,000+ revenue in the past 12 months to qualify (a revenue threshold, not a grant amount, despite what older database listings implied). Most recent cohort deadline was Apr 2, 2026 (passed); next cohort dates TBD.

Black founders

Amount

$2,500 (5 awarded annually)

When

Annual

Who it's for

Women entrepreneurs of color owning legal for-profit businesses

Canonical org site (ccwomenofcolor.org now serves a different corporate in-house counsel membership org). Five $2,500 grants per year; winners announced in January.

Women of colorAnnual

Amount

Up to $5,000

When

Annual — 2026 cycle ran May 1–July 31, 2026 (now closed). 2027 cycle expected to open around May 1, 2027 and close around July 31, 2027 based on this program's established annual pattern, but official 2027 dates are not yet published.

Who it's for

Women veteran founders (nonprofit or for-profit)

2026 application window has closed (deadline was July 31, 2026). Finalists to be announced the week of Sept 1, 2026; the award (up to $5,000) will be presented Nov 2–3, 2026 at the VIB Network National Conference in Palm Springs, CA. Next cycle expected to follow the same May–July window in 2027, though dates are not yet officially posted.

Veterans

Amount

Up to $4,000

When

Quarterly

Who it's for

NASE members (any gender; open to women entrepreneurs)

Membership required (~$120/yr) — disclose

Recurring

Amount

Varies ($1k-$5k typical)

When

~Twice weekly, short windows

Who it's for

US small business owners

Live sweepstakes-style $1,000 instant grants awarded via YouTube drawings held multiple times weekly; free to enter, no purchase necessary; one win per entrant per 4 months.

Recurring

Amount

Federal contract set-asides (not a cash grant)

When

Ongoing certification

Who it's for

Women-owned small businesses in underrepresented industries

Resource, not grant — list under 'programs & certifications'

FederalNot cash — support

Amount

Free/low-cost counseling and training (not cash)

When

Ongoing

Who it's for

Women starting or growing businesses; 140+ centers nationwide

Resource, not grant

FederalNot cash — support

Amount

$50,000 grand prize + four $5,000 runner-up awards

When

Annual contest (2026 was the 4th year); the 2026 window has closed; next entry window expected to open ~May 2027 based on the program's annual pattern (no official 2027 dates announced yet).

Who it's for

Sole/majority owners of women-owned small businesses in the US, 50 or fewer employees

The 2026 entry window (May 1–Jul 31, 2026) has closed. The contest is now in its judging phase: the five finalists (grand-prize winner + 4 runners-up) will be notified by Sept 30, 2026 at the latest, with a winner announcement and feature episode to follow. Free to enter, no purchase necessary. Formal contest rules use gender-neutral ownership language, but the program is explicitly branded and marketed for women-owned small businesses. Grand-prize winner receives $50,000, a year of AT&T service/device, mentorship, and a feature episode of She's Connected; four runners-up each receive a $5,000 grant.

All industriesAnnual

Amount

$10,000 (15 awarded)

When

Annual — has run every April since 2021

Who it's for

Women-owned/led small businesses, 2+ years in operation, physical location (or HQ mailing address) in one of ~24 eligible states in BMO's US footprint

2026 window ran Apr 2–23, 2026 (closed); 15 US recipients announced Jul 27, 2026 ($10,000 each, $150,000 total). Next cycle expected ~April 2027 based on the program's annual pattern (no official 2027 date announced yet). Eligible states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY — businesses in Michigan or Texas must additionally be within 100 miles of a BMO full-service retail branch. No application fee.

AnnualAll industries

Amount

$4,250 (varies by round, $2,500–$4,250 historically)

When

Recurring quarterly rounds throughout the year; the Apr 30, 2026 and Jul 31, 2026 rounds have both closed. Next round expected around Oct 31, 2026 based on the quarterly cadence — exact date not independently confirmed as of Aug 2, 2026; recommend re-verifying closer to the date.

Who it's for

Women and minority small business owners in the US, any stage including idea-only

Hidden Star is an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit (9+ years) recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Not women-exclusive — open to women and minority entrepreneurs broadly, disclosed here since this site's focus is women founders. Free to apply, ~30-second application, no business plan required.

MicrograntIdea-stage OKRecurring

Amount

$10,000 (10 awarded, $100K total)

When

Annual cycle

Who it's for

Rural Texas women-owned businesses (51%+ owned/controlled by women), located in a county with population 50,000 or fewer, 3+ years in business, formed before Jun 19, 2023

Program renamed from 'Texas Rural Woman Grant' to 'Texas Rural Grant' with a new canonical URL; eligibility unchanged. 2026 cycle ran May 5–Jun 5, 2026 (closed); 10 winners of $10,000 announced Jun 23, 2026. Next cycle expected on a similar spring timeline (~May–Jun 2027). Distinct from TWU's StartHER Grant already listed here — StartHER is state-wide with no rural restriction. Funds may not be used for wages, real estate, routine operating expenses, or sales tax.

State-specific

Amount

$5,000 business education grant + Fellows Lab mentorship, NYC summit, and access to an interest-free Kiva loan

When

Annual cohort (year-long program)

Who it's for

Women entrepreneurs who own 51%+ of a US for-profit business generating $75,000+ in annual revenue, ideally within its first 5 years of operation

Free to apply. Up to 120 Fellows selected annually for a year-long program combining a cash grant, mentorship, a private peer community, and a fully paid trip to NYC. Distinct from this foundation's now-defunct Women of Color Grant (see cut list) — the Fellows Program remains active. 2026 cohort applications closed Nov 11, 2025; next window (2027 cohort) expected to open ~fall 2026 based on the program's established annual pattern, though exact dates are not yet posted.

AnnualAll industries

Amount

$2,500–$5,000 per category grant (8 grants totaling $37,000 in the 2026 cycle)

When

Annual cycle

Who it's for

Women CPG (consumer packaged goods) entrepreneurs running their business full-time, US-based

5th annual cycle. Six category grants (Planet & Purpose, Business Insurance, Business Tools, Digital Marketing, Healthcare, Retirement) ranging $2,500–$5,000 each. No application fee identified. 2026 cycle closed Apr 27, 2026; winners announced June 2026. Prior Enthuse Foundation grant or Pitch Competition recipients are not eligible to reapply. Next cycle expected ~spring 2027 based on the program's established annual pattern.

CPGAnnual