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Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Grants is sponsored by Texas Woman’s University Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Supports minority and women-owned businesses in Texas with grants for equipment, inventory, or business property improvements.
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Texas Rural Grant Guidelines | Texas Woman's University Grant will open 05/05/2026. Guidelines will be updated then. See the 2025 Grant winners Foster greater economic development activity in Rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects.
A total of ten grants for $10,000, totaling $100,000, will be given. Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions: Existing rural-owned companies (at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens). The business owner must reside in Texas.
The business must be in one of the eligible rural counties in Texas. The business must have existed in Texas for at least three years and been formed before 5/20/22 . The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship.
Not-for-profit corporations or similar nonprofit entities are not eligible. All property taxes must be current if the business or business owner owns the premises where the company operates. All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current.
The business must be located and operated within an eligible Texas County. The business, business owner and the applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation. The business owner must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust.
The business, business owner, and applicant operate with all required permits and licenses and conform to all required laws. Please check the Texas Taxable Entity Search page to verify your business is in good standing with the state: https://mycpa. cpa.
state. tx. us/coa/ Any business that is not on our rural county list.
Rural businesses registered from 5/21/2022–present TWU faculty/staff (or any immediate family member of the applicant’s family, including spouse, child, parent), trustee, and advisory committee member. TWU Students are not eligible to apply. Applicants who participated in any CWE program in the last year including AccelerateHER, NTEETC/Foundations EDC, or FastTrac awardees.
What can the funds be used for? A project that will be completed in the next 6 months. Purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology.
Farm implements or machinery. Addition or acquisition of new inventory or raw materials. Purchase and installation of fixtures or display units.
Property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue. Marketing or advertising campaigns. Any other business-related activity that CWE deems is aligned with the stated purpose of this program.
Funds can’t be used for: Wages, salaries, bonuses or compensation are explicitly ineligible under this program and will not be funded. Real Property – Buildings, Land, etc. cannot be purchased with this grant. Paying your regular monthly bills.
What are the grant requirements? The successful applicant will receive one installment of the award up to 30 days after all required paperwork has been submitted and approved by TWU. Awardees will receive $10,000 after signing a grant agreement and submitting all required documentation.
All receipts must be totaled and submitted for review before Jan. 15, 2026, and cannot include sales tax. Applications only will be accepted electronically via our online application site by 5:00:00 p.
m. , June 20, 2025 . Revisions are not permitted following submission.
Applications received after 5:00:00 p. m. will be automatically rejected.
Winners will be notified July 15, 2025. Send formation documents showing your business is 51% or more woman-owned and controlled. The following are acceptable: Sole proprietor/assumed name filings LLC or LLP documentation showing other name(s) Certification of organization, articles of incorporation, or a partnership agreement showing the members.
These documents must be sent with the entity formation document . Disqualifying documents include an LLC or other entity document with only a business name (must show owners & percentages), EIN, sales & use tax permit, income taxes, driver’s license, credit card, or passport. If you are unsure of your documentation send an email to cwegrants@twu.
edu to see if your paperwork will count. Most apps are rejected because proof of ownership isn’t shown. Company Background & description of the grant project the grant would be used for (must use the template below).
All required information and documentation must be uploaded (for example: proposals from a vendor, quotes or estimates, preliminary invoices, etc.). Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Company background & Project information Copy & Paste this information in a PDF that you will upload to your online grant application — each question must be answered , put N/A if not applicable.
This information is mandatory and must be easily found. Do not send a business plan or application that doesn’t include each of these bullets .
Company Background & Project Narrative Description of the company’s current operations including products, markets, etc. Description of the company’s current operating facilities – both owned and leased Summary of the company’s current full and part-time employment Description of the company’s need to undertake the proposed project Budget for the project, including project costs and sources of funds (see FAQ ) Physical description of the proposed project, including any business or residential relocation that may result from the undertaking of the project Projected new employment for each of the three years following project completion, including job title Explanation of how your project will contribute to the economy of Texas Learn more about the Company’s Background and Project Information After you’ve been awarded After submitting all required paperwork, the successful applicant will receive the grant funds.
Applicants will be required to: Complete 3 business training courses hosted by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Create a 3-year cash flow showing how the grant will help the business. Send in itemized paid receipts or proof of purchases made with grant funds (costs must have been incurred after receiving grant funding.)
Spend 3 hours with a Small Business Advisor. Use the spreadsheet that the CWE provides for documentation. Awardees will need to sign a grant agreement and photo release BEFORE they can access grant funds.
The University will send winners a 1099 for the grant funds received. Texas Rural Grant checklist See if your county is eligible Frequently asked questions Email us at cwegrants@twu. edu Page last updated 11:49 AM, March 10, 2026 Center for Women Entrepreneurs
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Current operations description
Facility details (owned/leased)
Employment summary
Project justification and budget
Physical project description
Three-year employment projections
Economic contribution explanation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Minority and women-owned businesses in Texas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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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Texas Rural Women Grant is a competitive grant program administered by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman's University that encourages and enables rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. The program awards ten grants of $10,000 each to eligible businesses located in qualifying rural Texas counties. To be eligible, businesses must have been started before May 20, 2022. The grant application period opens May 5, 2026, with updated guidelines available at that time. The CWE also offers complementary resources including business advising, accelerator programs, and small business training courses across multiple Texas locations. Contact cwegrants@twu.edu for more information.
Center for Women Entrepreneurs StartHER Grant is a competitive grant program offered by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman's University (TWU). The program provides seed funding to women entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of launching their businesses. StartHER grants support aspiring women business owners with capital to help turn their business ideas into reality. The CWE at TWU offers complementary resources including business advising, accelerator programs across multiple Texas cities, small business training courses, and workshops. The program is part of TWU's broader mission through the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership to advance women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Texas.