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Grant for women entrepreneurs and business owners, offering monthly and year-end funding for business starts and growth.
Monthly winners receive $10,000, and one monthly winner each year is selected for an additional $25,000 year-end award.
Women-owned businesses in the U.S. or Canada, regardless of industry, size, or stage.
Yes, there is a small application fee submitted through the Amber Grant website.
You can apply each month, as each month has its own submission deadline and winner selection.
The grant is unrestricted and can be used for any business purpose, including marketing, inventory, hiring, or technology.
The Amber Grant for Women is a non-dilutive small business funding program administered by WomensNet that provides financial capital directly to female entrepreneurs. Established in 1998, the initiative distributes approximately $510,000 annually through three $10,000 monthly awards categorized into standard, startup, and industry-specific business grants. Monthly recipients automatically qualify for one of three $50,000 year-end prizes, with applications accepted on a rolling basis and upcoming submission cutoffs scheduled for April 30, 2026. Recent disbursements include a $50,000 allocation to the independent apparel company StepStitches, highlighting WomensNet's ongoing mandate to support diverse commercial ventures across the United States and Canada. The resource is intended for women aged eighteen and older who retain at least fifty percent equity in a North American enterprise, offering accessible financial capital to launch pre-revenue startups or expand already established small businesses.
The Amber Grant for Women is a monthly and annual funding program supporting women-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Each month, one recipient receives a $10,000 grant, and at the end of the year, one monthly winner is selected for an additional $25,000 year-end award. The program is administered by WomensNet and has distributed over $1 million in grants since its founding in 1998.
Women-owned businesses in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions on business size, industry, or stage. Both early-stage ventures and established businesses can submit applications. The program is open to all women entrepreneurs regardless of sector, making it one of the most accessible grant programs available for female founders.
Monthly winners receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash grant that can be used for any business purpose, from marketing and inventory to hiring and technology. All monthly winners are automatically entered for the $25,000 year-end grand prize. Winners also receive visibility through WomensNet's marketing channels and community of women entrepreneurs.
Applications are submitted through the Amber Grant website with a small application fee. Each month has its own submission deadline, and applicants can apply for multiple months. The application requires a description of the business and how the grant would be used. Winners are selected based on their business concept, passion, and potential for impact.
Since 1998, the Amber Grant has supported hundreds of women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors including retail, technology, healthcare, food and beverage, and professional services. The program was founded in honor of Amber Wigdahl, who died at age 19 before realizing her entrepreneurial dreams.