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Women Empowered Initiative is a grant program from the Women's Foundation of Arkansas that provides unrestricted capital to women entrepreneurs in Arkansas to invest in business growth. The program is part of the foundation's broader mission to ensure economic security for Arkansas women and girls through targeted philanthropic investment.
Alongside the Girls of Promise initiative, Women Empowered focuses on helping women move up the economic ladder and reach their full potential through business ownership and financial stability. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs located in Arkansas. Contact the Women's Foundation of Arkansas for current funding cycles, application requirements, and award amounts.
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Grants - Women's Foundation of Arkansas At the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, our mission is to ensure economic security for Arkansas women and girls through collaboration and focused philanthropic investment.
Through grant making, research, and our Girls of Promise® and Women Empowered initiatives, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas is investing in real solutions that allow women and girls to move up the economic ladder and reach their full potential. We envision a state in which women achieve economic equity and security, use their voices, have choices, and have opportunities to participate in their communities.
The WFA is the only statewide foundation that focuses solely on economic security of women and girls in Arkansas. WFA has a particular interest in supporting underserved and marginalized communities.
The WFA encourages inquiries for funding that: Expressly supports economic security and mobility for women and girls in Arkansas Support direct service projects and programs Supports STEAM programs for girls Through the Women Empowered Initiative, the WFA educates, advocates, and innovates around issues of women’s economic security.
The organization is focused on helping women build assets, helping female business owners access capital, and closing the wealth gap.
WFA’s Girls of Promise® initiative introduces girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) with the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses and careers, ultimately putting them on the path to better paying jobs and increased economic security.
For any questions regarding grants, please contact Sarah Riffle Chief Growth Officer at [email protected] .
$500 to Deer High School FBLA to compete at National Tournament $1,000 to North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,250 to Silverlake Studio to support the Level Up Conference for women business owners in Arkansas $1,500 to Jonesboro Robotics Club to support girls competing at a national championship $2,000 to North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce to support Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame $3,000 to Baptist Health to support Maternal Health through Bolo Bash $5,000 to EAST Initiative for STEAM Scholarship $5,000 to Mosaic Templars Women in Finance Lunch & Learn $5,000 to Dress for Success NWA $10,000 to Girls Scouts Diamonds of AR, OK and TX STEAM Center $10,000 to ASU Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy $10,000 to Arkansas Cinema Society to support the Filmmaking Lab for Teenage Girls $50,000 to WEM Hub Cohort Participants North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Women entrepreneurs in Arkansas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unrestricted grants to invest in business growth Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Women's Economic Mobility (WEM) Hub is a program from the Women's Foundation of Arkansas that offers unrestricted grants to women entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas to support business growth and economic security. The Women's Foundation of Arkansas, founded in 1998, focuses on ensuring economic security for Arkansas women and girls through philanthropic investment, research, and capacity-building programs including the Girls of Promise initiative. The WEM Hub provides capital and resources to support women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and improving financial stability. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs located in Northwest Arkansas. Contact the Women's Foundation of Arkansas for current application details and award amounts.
Women's Economic Mobility Hub (Northwest Arkansas) is sponsored by Women's Foundation of Arkansas (in partnership with Conexión de Negocios Latinos and Walton Family Foundation). This program provides support, resources, and business development tools to women entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas, with a focus on economic mobility. Participants in the program receive an unrestricted grant upon completion.