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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.
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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: Women entrepreneurs with creative arts businesses. Applicants must apply for the monthly Amber Grant to be eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000, plus eligibility for year-end grants up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 31, 2001. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.
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.
Since its inception in 1953, SBA has served to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small businesses. While SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its many lending programs, the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technical assistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The mission of SBA’s Office of Innovation & Technology, which bears responsibility for administering the FAST Program, is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses across the country through coordination of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The FAST program focuses on increasing the participation of small firms in the innovation and commercialization of high risk technologies, keeping the United States on the cutting edge of next generation research and development. The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides one year funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals (through outreach and financial support); increase the number of SBIR/STTR awards (through technical assistance and mentoring); and better prepare SBIR/STTR awardees for commercialization success (through technical assistance and mentoring). Funding Opportunity Number: FAST-2018-R-0012A. Assistance Listing: 59.058. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ST. Award Amount: $50K – $125K 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.