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Texas Rural Women Grant is a grant from Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs that funds women-owned small businesses in rural Texas counties. The program encourages and enables rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects, fostering economic development in underserved communities.
Eligible applicants are women-owned businesses located in rural Texas counties with populations under 50,000, established before June 19, 2023. Ten awards of $10,000 each are available for a total of $100,000. The application deadline is June 5, 2026.
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jpg) The CWE’s Texas Rural Grant Program encourages and enables rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. * **Eligibility date:** Businesses started before June 19, 2023 * **Awards:** 10 – $10,000 awards for a total of $100,000 You must read the grant guidelines below before applying. Watch the grant video to learn more!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-owned businesses located in rural Texas counties with populations under 50,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 per grant; 10 grants available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was June 5, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Texas Rural Women Grant is funded by Texas Woman’s University Center for Women Entrepreneurs. 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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