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Amber Grant for Women in Mental & Emotional Support is a grant from WomensNet (Amber Grant Foundation) that funds women entrepreneurs building businesses in the mental and emotional health or support sector. Monthly grants of $10,000 are awarded, with recipients also eligible for three additional Year End Grants of $50,000.
The foundation prioritizes passion and authentic storytelling over corporate polish, welcoming applicants at all stages — from early-stage ideas to established ventures. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on mental health, emotional wellness, counseling, or related support services. There is a $15 application fee, and each submission is considered for all available Amber Grant categories.
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APPLY NOW FOR AN AMBER GRANT - WomensNet | Grants for Women in Business | Small Business Grants Note: Your Application Will Be Applied Toward All Our Grants Keep These Tips in Mind When Telling Us About Your Business: Applying for the Amber Grant is easy. Don’t try to “sound corporate. ” Past grant winners are women who have simply shared from the heart.
Our judges are looking for passion as well as business smarts. No business dream is too big or too small. Our past Amber Grant recipients have included everything from scientific inventors to bakers.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Women entrepreneurs with businesses in the mental and emotional health or support sector. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $25,000 (with opportunity for three additional $50,000 Year End Grants) 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.
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Creative Arts Business Specific Grant (October) is a grant from WomensNet (Amber Grant Foundation) that funds women entrepreneurs running creative arts businesses. Each October, WomensNet awards a ,000 category-specific Amber Grant to a woman-owned creative arts business, recognizing the diversity of women-led enterprises. Monthly grant winners also become eligible for one of three ,000 year-end Amber Grants. Founded in 1998 to honor Amber Wigdahl, the program issues at least ,000 in grants monthly across several categories, including startup and business-specific grants. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs with a creative arts business who submit the standard Amber Grant application—one application provides eligibility for all applicable grants. No lengthy forms are required.
The Mental & Emotional Support Business Specific Grant is a $10,000 annual grant from WomensNet (Amber Grant Foundation) that funds women-owned businesses providing mental and emotional support services, including therapy, counseling, and related mental health programs. This Business Specific Grant is awarded each May to recognize and support women professionals in the mental health field who are working to expand or stabilize their practices. Eligible applicants must be women-owned businesses or organizations providing mental or emotional support services and must also apply for the monthly Amber Grant to be considered for this category award. The application deadline for this cycle is May 31, 2026.
Community Economic Development Planning Grants is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program stimulates new project development through administrative capacity building for Community Development Corporations (CDCs). This can be a good entry point for organizations to plan and develop projects that might later be eligible for larger CED project grants, potentially incorporating arts and cultural elements within a community economic development framework for urban youth.
Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) - Veterans Mental Health (VMH) Grants is sponsored by Texas Veterans Commission. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) offers Veterans Mental Health (VMH) Grants to support organizations providing mental health services to veterans and their families in Texas. This program includes counseling, peer-support services, and service dog programs, aiming to improve veterans' quality of life and successful community integration.