If you are a woman founder looking to scale your business, or an entrepreneur seeking to gain traction, these programs offer excellent opportunities to secure capital and professional support.
1. EmpowerHer Grants by Boundless Futures Foundation
This grant supports impact-focused women founders with early-stage capital and access to an expert advisor network.
- Grant Amount: Up to $25,000.
- Deadline: Rolling.
- Eligibility: Female entrepreneurs 22 years of age and older. Businesses must be registered and operating solely in the United States, be revenue-generating, and not be more than five years old.
- International Eligibility: No, applicants must operate solely in the United States.
- Important Payment Note: There are no application fees for this grant. Funding is provided as a reimbursement for verified business-related expenses; you must spend the money first and submit proof of payment (receipts) to receive the grant funds.
- Official Link: Apply via Submittable
2. Entreprenista Evolve Grant x Gimme Beauty (“She Seals the Deal”)
This quarterly grant helps revenue-generating women founders power their next phase of growth.
- Grant Amount: $5,000.
- Deadline: June 16, 2026.
- Eligibility: Women-owned or women-led companies that have been operating for at least one year and generate at least $100,000 in annual revenue.
- International Eligibility: No, the grant is open to U.S.-based businesses.
- Important Fee Note: While this grant itself provides funding, some other programs associated with Entreprenista may have application fees (e.g., the “Entreprenista 100” awards). Always review the specific application portal to confirm if there is an entry fee for this particular seasonal cycle, as the organization does charge fees for other competitive opportunities.
- Official Link: Apply via Entreprenista
3. Allstate Main Street Grants Program
A national initiative focused on strengthening local economies by providing capital and accelerator resources.
- Grant Amount: $20,000.
- Deadline: June 23, 2026.
- Eligibility: For-profit businesses registered in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico; must be at least 18 years old (19 in AL and NE) and have generated a minimum of $25,000 in revenue in 2025. Applicants must be willing to participate in a 12-week virtual “Boost Camp” accelerator program.
- International Eligibility: No, restricted to the 50 United States, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
- What You Get: Funding plus expert coaching in marketing, finance, and operations.
- Official Link: Apply via Hello Alice
Important Safety Information
- Avoid Third-Party “Access” Fees: Be wary of aggregator sites that ask for a fee to “unlock” or “access” these or any other grants; these are often scams.
- Verify the Source: Always apply directly through the official websites.
- Due Diligence: If you are ever asked to pay a fee to apply, research the program to ensure it is a legitimate competitive awards program and not a scam.
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