Fund Her Future Grant 2025: $100,000 for Women-Owned Businesses

Grant Overview

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Funding and Expert Business Services from Block Advisors by H&R Block and Hello Alice

Donor: Block Advisors by H&R Block, Hello Alice

About: The Fund Her Future Grant program, a collaboration between Block Advisors by H&R Block and Hello Alice, is returning for its second year, offering a significant opportunity for women-owned businesses in the United States. This initiative aims to address the funding and support gaps that female entrepreneurs often face, providing them with the resources needed to thrive and expand their impact. The program will distribute a total of $100,000 in grants, along with a year of valuable small business services from Block Advisors, to six deserving recipients. This comprehensive support package is designed to help women entrepreneurs overcome challenges, seize growth opportunities, and achieve their ambitious business objectives.

Recognizing that women are one of the fastest-growing segments of new small business owners, yet still encounter more hurdles in accessing capital compared to their male counterparts, the Fund Her Future Grant seeks to level the playing field. The 2024 State of Women’s Small Business Report by Block Advisors highlighted that many women rely on personal finances due to difficulties in securing loans. This program directly tackles this issue by providing not just financial assistance but also crucial expertise in areas like tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business structure analysis. Explore other grants for for-profit businesses on Grantaura to discover more funding options.

The 2025 program will select six women-owned small businesses with strong potential for growth and community impact. One grand prize winner will receive $50,000, while five other recipients will each be awarded $10,000. All six winners will also benefit from a year of Block Advisors’ expert services, valued at nearly $30,000, to help build a solid foundation for their businesses. This combination of funding and professional support is intended to empower recipients to scale their operations, potentially hire new staff, expand product lines, and improve financial systems, as demonstrated by past winners like Heather Jiang of Allégorie and Erica Cole of No Limbits. If you are looking for grant categories, Grantaura offers a wide selection.

Applications for the Fund Her Future Grant are open from April 28, 2025, to May 30, 2025. Businesses that demonstrate a commitment to community impact are particularly encouraged to apply. The selection process involves a review by a committee of judges from H&R Block, Hello Alice, and their designees, focusing on the clarity and feasibility of the business growth plan, the potential benefit from expert business support services, and the demonstrated commitment to community. Finalists may be invited for a virtual interview. For entrepreneurs seeking to prepare a strong application, Grantaura offers grant writing services to help articulate your vision and impact.

This initiative is more than just a grant; it’s a commitment to fostering the next generation of impactful business leaders by providing both practical guidance and essential funding. The program aims to help promising business owners maximize their growth potential and unlock new avenues for success. Navigating the grant application process can be complex, and Grantaura provides expert services including grant research, business plan development, and application support to help entrepreneurs like you secure the funding they need. Consider exploring The Amber Grant for Women for another opportunity tailored to female entrepreneurs.

Focus: Women-owned businesses, Small business growth, Community impact, Entrepreneurship

Region: United States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories

Eligibility:
– Applicant must be the main executive (e.g., Founder, President, CEO, CFO, COO) of the business.
– Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in Alabama and Nebraska).
– Business must be a for-profit entity.
– Business must be located and registered in one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
– Business must have been in operation since at least January 1, 2024.
– Business must have generated a minimum of $20,000 in revenue in the 2024 calendar year.
– Business must employ no more than 20 people (including the owner).
– Business must not be a previous recipient of a Fund Her Future by Block Advisors by H&R Block Grant.
– Business must be willing to participate in virtual business support session(s) with Block Advisors.
– Nonprofits are not eligible for this program.
– Only one application per individual and per company is permitted.

Benefits:
– One Grand Prize recipient:
— $50,000 grant
— One year of small business services from Block Advisors, including:
— Small business taxes
— Bookkeeping
— Payroll
— Business structure analysis
– Five Runner-Up Prize recipients:
— $10,000 grant each
— One year of small business services from Block Advisors, including:
— Small business taxes
— Bookkeeping
— Payroll
— Business structure analysis

Deadline: May, 30, 2025

Terms:
– Program Period: Applications are accepted from April 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET to May 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET.
– Notification of Winners: Recipients will be publicly announced on or around August 18, 2025. Some sources state notification by the end of July 2025.
– Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online via the Hello Alice portal.
– Virtual Interview: Finalists may be invited to participate in a brief virtual interview during the week of July 14, 2025, which may inform final selection decisions.
– Revenue Verification: Businesses must have generated a minimum of $20,000 in revenue in the 2024 calendar year.