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"Women Founders Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Women Founders Grant is sponsored by Women Founders Grant LLC. This grant provides $5,000 monthly to women entrepreneurs. It has a simple two-question written application and does not require a registered business, website, or revenue history.
Winners also receive business mentorship.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women based in the United States with a business idea are eligible. A $25 application fee applies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 monthly. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Women Founders Grant is funded by Women Founders Grant LLC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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USDA-NIFA-WAMS-011117 posted September 4, 2026 with $1,905,210 across an estimated 12 awards of $25,000 to $200,000, closing September 14, 2026. The opportunity title is now simply "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields." Assistance listing 10.318 still reads "Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields" — and NIFA's own program page says the program is not funded for FY2026.
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