5 Small Business Grants For WOMEN
Financing your small business isn’t easy. It is especially hard to find ‘free’ money out there when you are NOT a non-profit. Check out these 5 Small Business Grants for Women to see if there is some money out there for you. These don’t need to be paid back like loans do.
1. Amber Grant
Amber Grants are great for women entrepreneurs who want to launch small businesses. Each month, one female-owned business is selected for a $500 grant. At the end of the year, one of the monthly winners is selected for a $2,500 grant. To apply for an Amber Grant all you simply need to explain is the purpose of your business. They have a $7 application fee. You have a few days left if you want to get in this month’s deadline!
FedEx has awarded $250,000 in small business grants to entrepreneurs all over the country. They allow the public to vote for their favorite company and the winners with the most votes receive $75,000….and free advertising from FedEx. The 2017 application process is over, but definitely apply in 2018.
Fundera has a commitment to helping entrepreneurs and raising awareness of small business issues. The Zach Grant was organized to help startup entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Fundera awards $2,500 for the best video entry every year. Application deadline is January 1, 2018!
4. National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grants
This program allows business owners to apply for financing a particular small business need. Do you need to hire help, rebuild your website, market your businesss or to buy computers? This grant is worth up to $4,000 each.
5. IdeaCafe’s Small Business Grant
This grant is open to anyone who has an idea for a business that provides a simple, but creative solution to an everyday problem. The business with the most innovative idea will receive a $1,000 grant. This grant is for anyone already owning a business or looking to start one.
TIPS FOR APPLYING:
- First, make sure that your business is even eligible for the grant. You don’t want to waste your time applying for a grant if you aren’t eligible for it.
- Make a list of all the documents you need or all the steps you need to take to get qualified. Some of you aren’t even legal on paper, so those are additional things that you need to do.
- Don’t skip any steps and think that maybe they’ll overlook it. Grant applications are very technical.
- Start your application early. When you wait until last minute, you rush and overlook things.
Contact The Startup Pro today if you need any assistance with your business.
