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StartHER Grant Program is sponsored by Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman's University. The StartHER Grant Program provides $5,000 grants to early-stage, woman-owned businesses in Texas. Each award is issued in two installments.
Eligibility requires the business to be Texas-based, at least 51% woman-owned, a for-profit legal entity, five years old or less, and have five or fewer employees including the owner.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas-based, at least 51% woman-owned, for-profit legal entities, five years old or less (formed after September 25, 2020), and with five or fewer employees including the owner. Nonprofits are not eligible. Previous StartHER Grant winners may not reapply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for StartHER Grant Program are due September 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
StartHER Grant Program is funded by Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman's University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. 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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