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Funding Your Business - WBDC WBDC provides grants that can help you grow your business! WBDC provides small business grants to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs reach their goals. Current grant programs meet a variety of needs for businesses at all stages across Connecticut.
Not finding a grant that meets your needs? Interested in a loan? Consider meeting with a WBDC Business Advisor who can help you explore other options for accessing capital for your business.
We also offer classes that can help you understand and prepare for accessing capital.
For Early-Stage CT Women-Owned Businesses Grants of up to $2,500 to qualified start-up businesses For Established CT Women-Owned Businesses $2,500 to $10,000 grants available to qualified women-owned small businesses For Certain Previous WBDC Grant Recipients Grants of $25,000 to qualified recipients of WBDC's Ignite, Equity Match Grant (EMG), or Municipal Grants For CT Child Care Businesses at All Stages Child Care Business Opportunity Fund Grants of up to $25,000 available to licensed, qualified child care businesses, made possible through a partnership with CT OEC Waterbury City-Specific Grant Program If your business is based in Waterbury, you may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 from the city and WBDC.
And, you may qualify even if your business is not women-owned.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-owned businesses in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Grants is funded by Connecticut Women's Business Development Council (WBDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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