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"Kitty Fund Mompreneur Micro Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Kitty Fund Mompreneur Micro Grant is a $1,000 micro grant from The Kitty Fund, operated by Founders First Capital Partners (Founders First CDC), that supports mother-owned small businesses with two or more employees. Created in honor of Mother's Day and the memory of CEO Kim Folsom's mother Catherine "Kitty" Abrams Tadlock Webster, the $25,000 fund distributes grants to 25 mother business owners per cycle.
Funds may be used for any business purpose, including professional services to help qualify for future funding, marketing, or operations. Eligible applicants must be mothers running employer-based small businesses. The application requires basic business information and a short pitch video.
The application deadline for the current cycle was April 14, 2026.
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* Small Business Integrity Initiative # 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: Mother-owned businesses across the U. S. that are employer-based with two or more employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Kitty Fund Mompreneur Micro Grant is funded by The Kitty Fund (Founders First Capital Partners). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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