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Reviewed quarterly; applications open for 4-6 weeks at the start of each quarter (Q1 Jan-Mar, Q2 Apr-Jun, Q3 Jul-Sep, Q4 Oct-Dec). No fixed annual deadline.
EmpowHER Grant is a grant from Boundless Futures Foundation that funds early-stage women-owned businesses with capital up to ,000, provided as reimbursement for business-related expenses, along with access to a network of financial, marketing, leadership, and sector advisors.
Eligible applicants must be female entrepreneurs age 22 or older, operating a for-profit business registered solely in the United States that is less than three years old, currently earning revenue, and demonstrating clear social impact addressing poverty and hunger, sustainability and the environment, or strong communities. Applications are accepted quarterly for 4-6 weeks at the start of each quarter.
Applicants must submit a business plan, detailed budget, self-reported credit score, and agree to a third-party background check.
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* Small Business Integrity Initiative * Donate (opens in a new tab) This grant is provided by Boundless Futures Foundation EmpowHer grants support women who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. Grantees will have access to financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professionals who can advise on business focus, next steps, and longer-range planning.
EmpowHer Grants are reviewed quarterly: **applications are open for 4-6 weeks at the start of each quarter.
**If you do not have enough time to complete an application before it closes, please consider waiting to begin in the next quarter: * **Q4: October-December** ## How You Can Use the Funds * The grant is designed for early-stage businesses, with funding up to $25,000 provided as reimbursement for business-related expenses * Applications must include business plans and detailed budgets.
* To be awarded grant funding, applicants must self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check.
## Eligibility Requirements * The EmpowHer Grant program has specific eligibility requirements that likely do not align with MECISC: * Applicants must be female entrepreneurs 22 years of age or older * The business must be registered and operating solely in the United States * The business must make a clear social impact through its product or business model, addressing issues related to poverty and hunger, sustainability and the environment, or strong communities * The business must be a registered for-profit entity * The business must be earning revenue and not be more than 3 years old * Applicants must self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check * Businesses that are eligible for an EmpowHer Grant address one of the following social issues* through their product or business model: •Sustainability & the Environment ## More Details.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-owned businesses registered in the U.S. and open for less than three years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is a quarterly program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
EmpowHER Grant is funded by See official notice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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