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Amber Grant for Women Entrepreneurs (Mental and Emotional Support Business Specific Grant) is a monthly $10,000 grant from WomensNet awarded each May to women entrepreneurs in the mental and emotional support business category. The Amber Grant was founded in 1998 to honor the memory of Amber Wigdahl and supports women at all stages of business.
Each month, WomensNet awards at least $30,000 across its grant programs, including the monthly Amber Grant, Startup Grants, and Business Category Grants. The Mental and Emotional Support category award is specifically presented in May of each year. At year-end, recipients are eligible for three additional $50,000 Year End Grants.
The application deadline for the current grant cycle is May 31, 2026. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs with businesses in the mental and emotional health or support sector.
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The Amber Grant | Grants for Women in Business | WomensNet Don't miss the deadline. Apply now > Apply today for a $50,000 Amber Grant for women Stephanie Dean of StepStitches WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.
Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include “Startup Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as three “$50,000 Year End Grants. ” View a full list of Grants » How Do I Apply For an Amber Grant?
Applying is simple. Just take a few minutes to tell us about yourself and your business dream. No long, complicated forms to fill out.
Submitting one application makes you instantly eligible for all grants related to your business. We announce the grant winners by the 21st of the following month.
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The application cutoff for the next $10,000 Amber Grant is Get application & business ideas on the WomensNet blog » You could join this group of past grant recipients. Apply today for the $50,000 Amber Grant Whether you’re starting or growing a business, WomensNet can help. What people are saying about WomensNet “You have to be in it to win it...
seize the opportunity and apply. ” “Every month, WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses. At the end of each year, monthly grant winners are eligible to receive one of three $50,000 annual grants.
” “Launched 20 years ago this grant honors the memory of a young woman who wanted to be an entrepreneur but died at age 19 before she could achieve her goal. ” “This organization offers monthly grants of up to $10,000 to support female entrepreneurs starting businesses. Those who qualify for these grants are also in the running for a yearly grant.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to women entrepreneurs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $25,000 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.
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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.