Women Founders Grant at a glance
| Amount | $5,000 per grant paid in a single lump sum |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 31, 2026 |
| Who can apply | Businesses that are women-owned |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Official application | Apply on the funder's site ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| Last verified | September 27, 2026 How we verify |
$5,000 lump-sum monthly grant plus mentor for US women-owned businesses at any stage, including the idea stage.
Eligibility
What the funder's page requires, as recorded when we checked it. The funder's own rules are the final word.
- Businesses that are women-owned
- Open to businesses in any U.S. state
What the application asks
We read the funder's own page. Here is what the application asks for.
We write
- What inspired you to start your business, and your vision for its future
- How you plan to use the grant
You provide
- A $25 non-refundable application fee
- A 30-minute interview, if you are shortlisted
Read from the funder's page: womenfoundersgrant.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How to apply
Applications go through the funder directly, on its own site. Read the current rules and deadline there before you start.
Apply on the funder's site ↗ (opens in a new tab)Straight answers
When is the Women Founders Grant deadline?
The Women Founders Grant deadline is October 31, 2026. The funder lists October 31, 2026 as the close of the current round.
Who can apply for the Women Founders Grant?
Businesses that are women-owned. Open to businesses in any U.S. state. These are the requirements recorded when we checked the funder's page on September 27, 2026. The funder decides who is selected.
How much is the Women Founders Grant?
The Women Founders Grant pays $5,000 per grant paid in a single lump sum, according to the funder. Awards are made monthly.
How do I apply for the Women Founders Grant?
Applications go through the funder on its own site, womenfoundersgrant.com. Application fee: $25.
Is the Women Founders Grant legit?
The Women Founders Grant is run by its own organization. WinAGrant checked the funder's own page for this grant on September 27, 2026. The funder charges a $25 application fee, stated on its own page. WinAGrant is not affiliated with the funder.
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