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## The Breakthrough Grant Empowering the next wave of visionary women entrepreneurs to break through barriers. Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 ## A Movement Funded By Community The Breakthrough Grant was born out of a simple, powerful realization: so many brilliant women are on the verge of greatness, yet are held back simply by a lack of capital.
This grant is fully community-funded, powered by the generosity of readers and dedicated INSIDER members. Because we are self-funded, every application fee and donation goes directly toward the mission of sustaining and growing this pool of capital for women like you. > "I launched the Breakthrough Grant because I know what it feels like to be on the edge of something great but held back by a lack of resources."
A sister-founded, non-snob wine brand creating research-driven wines for millennial women, by millennial women. > "By helping women feel seen and connected, we're not just selling wine, we're helping them find community and step into power."
Selected from ~1000 applications A Black, woman, & LGBTQIA+-led production and film company, specializing in scripted narrative, documentary and animation at the intersections of art, education, community and technology. > "A breakthrough, to me, is the moment when all the pieces you have been building come together." ## Our Generous Supporters Volume I was powered by 48 donors who contributed toward our $5,000 goal.
Many supporters are the very powerful women we've featured in our coverage. Karen Civil Entrepreneur & Marketing Strategist Mari Eder Major General (Ret.) , U.S. Army Mara Schiavocampo Journalist, Author, Podcast Host Susan McPherson Founder & CEO, McPherson Strategies Tammy Tibbetts Co-founder and CEO, She's the First Daisy Auger-Domínguez Chief People Officer, Auger-Domínguez Ventures Rachel Sklar Writer & Co-founder, The Li.
st Founding Partner, 125 Ventures Founder & CEO, Dreamers & Doers DeShuna Elisa Spencer Founder/CEO, kweliTV Ezinne Okoro Chief Inclusion & Culture Strategy Officer, VML Gabrielle Gambrell SVP & Chief Communications Officer, Hachette Book Group And many more generous individuals who believe in empowering women entrepreneurs.
Donate NowSee All Supporters 64 accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, and industry leaders volunteered their time and expertise as judges alongside the Her Agenda team. Tina Wells Founder, WellspringLauren Maillian CEO, LMB GroupYanely Espinal Author of Mind Your Money, MissBeHelpful LLCRenae Bluitt Founder, She Did ThatRobin McBride Cofounder, McBride Sisters Wine CompanyAnn Shoket CEO, TheLi.
stRoberta Annan Chairperson, Annan Capital PartnersSheila Marmon Founder/CEO, Mirror DigitalNancy Redd NYT Bestselling Author & HostRegina Lawless Founder/CEO, Bossy and BlissfulCharreah Jackson Founder, Shine ArmyDr. Nikkia McClain CEO, Tene Nicole Creative Agency Are you an accomplished entrepreneur or executive? Volunteer your expertise to help select the next breakthrough grant recipient.
Submit your application to be considered for the grant. All applications must be submitted by this date. The selected entrepreneur receives $5,000 to fuel their breakthrough.
Be an entrepreneur with a currently operating business Business can be in any industry or stage All fees go directly toward sustaining and growing this pool of capital for women entrepreneurs. Help us grow the fund and award this grant to multiple entrepreneurs. Every contribution goes directly toward the mission.
Are you an accomplished entrepreneur or executive? Share your expertise by joining our review panel. Explore our editorial coverage of The Breakthrough Grant, including winner spotlights and supporter stories.
Ready to take your business to the next level? ## Ready For Your Breakthrough? Whether you're ready to apply or ready to give back, there is a place for you in this movement.
Apply NowDonate to the Fund Celebrating 18 years of Her Agenda • Community-funded since day one
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women entrepreneurs with a currently operating U. S. business; must be an active subscriber to the Her Agenda newsletter. 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.
The published deadline was September 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
The Breakthrough Grant is funded by Her Agenda. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.