Anual Amber Grant for Women Business Owners

Grant Overview

Amber Grants for Women Entrepreneurs – $25,000 Anual Grants

Donor: WomensNet

About: The Anual Amber Grant for Women is a prestigious grant program initiated by WomensNet in 1998. This program honors the memory of Amber Wigdahl, a young entrepreneur who passed away at the age of 19 before achieving her business dreams. The grant aims to support and empower women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance anually to help them realize their own business aspirations.

WomensNet awards three $25,000 grants each year to women-led businesses, at the end of each year, three additional grants of $25,000 are awarded to selected recipients from the monthly winners. This means that women business owners have the opportunity to receive up to $35,000 in grant money to support their ventures. This additional grant opportunity is awarded to one of the 12 monthly winners of the Monthly Amber Grant, Startup Grant, or Business Category Grant.

The application process for the Amber Grant is designed to be straightforward and accessible. Applicants are required to share their business dreams and personal stories, with an emphasis on passion, business acumen, and vision. The judges evaluate applications based on these criteria, ensuring that the grants are awarded to deserving women entrepreneurs who demonstrate the potential to succeed and make a positive impact.

To be eligible, businesses must be at least 50% women-owned, based in the U.S. or Canada, and the applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old. There is a $15 application fee for each application. Since the grants run on a month-to-month basis, applications for the $10,000 Amber Grant do not roll forward but submitting one application makes you instantly eligible for all grants related to your business.

This initiative by WomensNet not only provides crucial financial support but also fosters a community of empowered women entrepreneurs who are encouraged to “pay it forward” by supporting other women in their entrepreneurial journeys.

If you feel you are eligible for this grant, feel free to apply. If you cannot find some required information for your application, you can hire Grantaura to ensure the best outcome for your application. Grantaura will help you throughout your application process, from research to submission.

Focus: Women-led businesses, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Business growth

Region: North America, United States, or Canada

Eligibility:
-Women 18 years or older
-Businesses that are at least 50% women-owned
-Businesses based in the U.S. or Canada
-A $15 application fee for each application

Benefits:
-Monthly grant of $10,000
-Annual grant of $25,000
-Business funding

Terms:
-WomensNet: An organization founded in 1998 by WomensNet to support women entrepreneurs through various grant programs, including the Amber Grant, Startup Grant, and Business Category Grant.
-Amber Grant: A grant program initiated by WomensNet in honor of Amber Wigdahl, a young entrepreneur who passed away before realizing her business dreams. The program awards monthly grants of $10,000 and annual grants of $25,000 to women-led businesses.
-Startup Grant: A grant program by WomensNet designed to support women-led startups in the “idea phase” or with minimal sales (less than $10,000).
-Business Category Grant: A grant program by WomensNet that focuses on specific business categories, providing targeted support to women entrepreneurs in those areas.
-Pay it forward: A concept encouraged by WomensNet where grant recipients are urged to support other women entrepreneurs in their journeys, fostering a community of mutual empowerment and growth.