A business grant can make all the difference in getting your small business up and running. If you are a female entrepreneur striving for success in business, consider applying for one of these opportunities!
In the first edition of her small business blog series, Gayle Smith Gay features grants for female entrepreneurs and small business owners in need of financial assistance and support:
Amber Grant
Amber Grants are open to female-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. This opportunity is awarded every month, with three grant awards available. Each month, Amber Grants are given to small businesses in different categories. For 2025, the January category was skilled trades and February focused on health and fitness.
HerRise Microgrant
HerRise Microgrant is awarded by the Yva Jourdan Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the entrepreneurial goals and aspirations of under-resourced female entrepreneurs. Over the years, the organization has focused on uplifting People of Color (POC); although its opportunities are open to under-resourced females of all backgrounds. Yva Jourdan Foundation offers a variety of business coaching and training programs, in addition to HerRise Microgrant.
Fast Pitch Competition
The Fast Pitch Competition hosted by the Founders Network is back for its 13th year! This unique opportunity is available exclusively to U.S. small businesses started by female entrepreneurs and visionaries. Applications are currently being accepted April 1 thru May 31, 2025.
Cartier Initiative Awards
Cartier hosts three grant opportunities on an annual basis. Each opportunity is available to businesses led by females in global regions. The Carter Initiative Awards program supports early-stage entrepreneurs whose focuses include social, economic and environmental development causes experienced around the world.
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