If you're a woman with a small business or thinking of starting one, you might be looking for some extra money to help your business grow. Good news: there are special grants out there just for women entrepreneurs! 

These grants are like gifts—you don't have to pay them back. But keep in mind, they're not easy to get and you'll have to work hard to win them.


Here are some places where you can find these grants:

1.  Amber Grant: Every month, WomensNet hands out three $10,000 grants. One is for new businesses, another for businesses in categories that change each month (like skilled trade or health and fitness), and one for general small businesses. At the end of the year, monthly winners could get one of three big $25,000 grants.

2.  IFundWomen Universal Grant Database: This is a place that gathers grants and matches them with applicants. You fill out one form and they'll tell you when there's a grant that fits your business.

3.  HerRise Microgrant: The Yva Jourdan Foundation gives out $1,000 every month to a woman-owned business making less than $1 million.

4.  YippityDoo Big Idea Grant: Offers a $1,000 grant each month if you're a woman over 18 with a business idea or established business in the U.S. You also get a one-year membership to their business coaching group.

5.  Galaxy Grant: Hidden Star's grant program is open to women and minority business owners, providing $1,500. They haven't set a deadline for 2025 yet.

6.  Giving Joy Grants: These grants offer up to $500 to kickstart a business or grow a non-profit. The application periods vary by region, so check their schedule.

7.  Santander’s Cultivate Small Business: For women in the food industry, particularly from immigrant, BIPOC, and low-income backgrounds, you can get up to $13,000, alongside business education and mentorship.

8.  EmpowHER Grants: Boundless Futures Foundation offers up to $25,000 in reimbursements for business expenses if you've started your business in the last three years and tackle issues like poverty, environment, or community building.

9.  Her Village Grant: Also from Boundless Futures, for nonprofits that support female entrepreneurs, with grants from $5,000 to $30,000.

10. Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition: You could earn a $25,000 grant by pitching your business idea if your company hasn't raised over $750,000.

11. Cartier Women's Initiative Awards: This global program awards three grants in nine regions, with the top prize being $100,000.

12. High Five Grant for Moms: An annual $10,000 grant for mom entrepreneurs, with additional smaller grants available.

13. Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant: For Black women-owned beauty or wellness businesses, offering grants between $10,000 and $25,000.

14. Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship: Provides a $5,000 grant, networking, and educational resources to 50 women business owners each year.

15. Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition: Win a $15,000 grant by pitching your business idea in person.

16. Fund Her Future: From H\&R Block’s Block Advisors, the main winner gets a $50,000 grant and four others receive $12,500, plus one year of free business services.

17. Dream Makers Founders Grant: Offers $25,000 to five women business owners with small teams and earnings of $100,000 to $1 million.

18. Stacy's Rise Project: Gives out $25,000 to 15 small businesses, mainly for women in food and beverage, and includes mentorship and networking opportunities.


Remember, the details like deadlines and exact criteria can change, so it's always a good idea to check each grant's website for the most current information. Good luck on your journey to get a grant and make your business dreams come true!

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