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Find similar grantsKitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant is sponsored by Founders First (Kitty Fund). The Kitty Fund makes micro-grants of $1,000 each to 25 mother-owned businesses across the country. The grant honors the founder's mother and does not place restrictions on how the money can be used.
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* Small Business Integrity Initiative * Donate (opens in a new tab) # Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant This grant is provided by Founders First CDC The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees.
The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founder’s First CEO Kim Folsom‘s mother, Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, who passed away in March of 2020. The $25,000 fund will make investments to 25 Mom business owners in the form of $1,000 micro grants.
## How You Can Use the Funds * Grant money can be used in whatever way Founders need to use it - like seeking professional assistance with preparing documents to qualify for funding * Complete full application which includes information about your business and a short pitch video ## Eligibility Requirements * Mother-Owned Businesses ## More Details. Apply Here. Microenterprise Collaborative is non-affiliated with this grant.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business founder must identify as a mother. Business must be based in the U.S., have annual revenue of $5 million or less, employ between two and 100 people, and have been in operation for at least a year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant is funded by Founders First (Kitty Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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