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Round Twelve applications open May 1–31, 2026. Round Thirteen: August 1–31, 2026. Round Fourteen: November 1–30, 2026. Quarterly cycles throughout 2026.
2026 SPARK Biz Grants is sponsored by SPARK. This program awards cash grants to women-led businesses every quarter to address the underfunding of women in business. Grant funds must be spent within 6 months and used for activities that directly contribute to the growth of the business's profit or impact.
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2026 SPARK Biz Grants — SPARK What would you do with $5,000 or $10,000? Every quarter, SPARK awards $15,000 in cash grants to women-led businesses in our community. Real funding.
No fluff. $160,000 already funded to women-led businesses Women in business are chronically underfunded. Women-founded startups received just 1.
9% of all VC funds in 2022. In Australia, only 2% of total venture capital went to all-women-founded startups in 2025. We think that's unacceptable, so we're putting our money where our mouth is.
of all U.S. VC funding reached women-only founding teams in 2022 of Australian VC capital went to all-women-founded startups in 2025 of AU VC capital reached startups with at least one female co-founder awarded by SPARK every single quarter to change this "I LOVE this initiative! In my experience, women business owners are SO respectful, creative and thoughtful with their money ...
$10,000 in the hands of a savvy woman in business can create such a significant impact. When I was Brisbane's chief digital officer running the Budding and Global Entrepreneur Programs, it always blew my mind what founders could do with just $5,000 or less ... and some of those founders are now running national and global businesses thanks to how they leveraged that small injection of funds."
CEO, Impactful Presenters Former Brisbane Chief Digital Officer How one outrageous statement turned into a global grant program for women in business. We made this intentionally simple. No industry restrictions.
For-profit or not-for-profit. Products or services. Male co-founders are welcome too.
On the money: Grant funds must be spent within 6 months and used for activities that directly contribute to the growth of your profit or impact. We support women-identifying founders across all industries, product or service based, for-profit or not-for-profit. Your business has been registered for 12+ months.
Counted from your business number date, not your revenue start date. You are a SPARK member or alumni. Join for $39/month or save with an annual plan.
Use code GRANT100YEAR for $100 off annual. Four rounds. Four chances to win.
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Get instant access to the full SPARK CEO Operating System - every tool, every hub, every session. Full SPARK CEO Operating System Live networking & accountability Promotional opportunities 4 grant application opportunities 1-hour sales coaching with Danielle Best value if you plan on growing your biz for 3 + years! New to SPARK?
Use code GRANT100YEAR for $100 off an annual plan. Your questions, answered. What can the funding be used for?
Activities that directly contribute to the growth of your profit or impact. You'll state this in your application, the judges want to see a clear, specific plan for how you'll use the funds. How long do I have to spend the grant?
Grant funds must be spent within 6 months of funding. We want you to take action and start growing your business! How long does the application take?
Around 60 minutes. You'll need a 1–2 minute video pitch filmed on your smartphone, no fancy production needed, just show your personality to the judges. Can I see the questions before I start?
Yes! There's a Google Doc with all questions so you can make a copy and write your draft answers at your own pace before filling in the form. There's also an example application to help!
How is the grant assessed and awarded? Two grants are awarded to two separate businesses each round by a guest judge from the business community. Can I apply more than once?
Absolutely, as many rounds as you like. Many winners entered multiple times before they were successful. But you can only win once, so we can share the love with as many businesses as possible.
What does "registered for 12 months" mean? Your business needs to be registered for at least 12 months, counted from your business number date (ABN or equivalent). You don't need to have been operational or making revenue for 12 months.
Do I keep my IP if I win? Yes, always. The successful grant winner retains full IP ownership.
There are no strings attached to the funding beyond the reporting requirements. What are the reporting requirements? Winners are required provide proof of expenditure within 6 months, and we'd love you to participate in a post-grant interview to share how it impacted your business.
There isn't one. Part of why we launched our own grant is to get more money into the hands of women-led businesses without making it hard. Still have a question?
Email danielle@sparkbusiness. global or book a time to speak with Danielle directly. Round Twelve opens 1 May 2026.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicant must identify as female, business must be registered for 12+ months, and applicant must be a SPARK member or alumni. All industries welcome (for-profit or not-for-profit). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $15,000 total per quarter ($10,000 top grant, $5,000 runner-up) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.