WomensNet and the Amber Grant have received national media exposure in outlets like Forbes, USA Today, Nasdaq.com, and Yahoo! for our work in helping women-owned businesses. As long as you’re a woman who is 18 years or older, your business is 50% women-owned, and operates in the United States or Canada — you’re eligible to apply. Yes, non-profits are eligible.
Non-profit organizations that are revenue-generating are eligible for our grants. To qualify, non-profit businesses must have at least 50% of their top leadership, including the Board President or CEO, must be women. The deadline is the last day of each month at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. Just keep in mind that our three $10,000 grants run monthly. The year-end grants are $50,000 and will be awarded to one of the 12 monthly recipients in December. Criteria include the following:
1. Your story. We’re looking for qualities like passion, business savvy, and vision. Women who believe in what they’re doing tend to make us believers, too.
2. Plans for growing/starting your business. We’re not looking for a formal business plan. Just some explanation of how you’ll achieve business success. It might include some mention of your market, your team, the things you’ve overcome so far, and the challenges you still face.
3. Plans for the grant money. Tell us how you would invest the money if you won. Be as detailed as you can. For additional information contact jc40218@aol.com.
