Resources

Hey Helen Grant

The Hey Helen Grant gives $10,000 in financial support to women founders building impactful, mission-driven businesses in the USA. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2026. This grant is open to US-based, women-owned businesses making less than $1,000,000 per year.

Click HERE to learn more and apply today!

EmpowHer Grant

EmpowHer grants support impact-focused female founders who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. For grant purposes, the age of a business is determined by the date of state registration or incorporation. Social impact is fundamental to grantee businesses, whether as a part of their business model or as the ‘why’ behind the business product. Grantees have access to the Advisory Circle – financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professionals who can advise on business focus, next steps, and longer-range planning.

Eligible applicants include female entrepreneurs 22 years of age and older with businesses registered and operating solely in the United States. An applicant’s business must make a social impact through its product or business model, be earning revenue, and not be more than five years old. To be awarded grant funding, applicants must be prepared to self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check.

Click HERE to learn more and apply today!

Comcast Innovation Fund

The Comcast Innovation Fund is accepting new applications for the 2026 Grant Year!

The Comcast Innovation Fund was created to support technology and public policy research that contributes to the betterment of the Internet, and the continued evolution of connectivity products and services. The fund provides grants to technologists, researchers, and academics to support Internet- and connectivity-focused projects within the fund’s areas of interest, which are updated annually.

The grant deadline is rolling until the funds for the year are exhausted.

Click HERE to learn more and apply today!

Breva Thrive Grant

Small businesses keep our communities alive and vibrant.
They lead job creation in the US, significantly contribute to the economy, are continuously at the helm of innovation, and contribute to shaping the unique culture and personality of neighborhoods. It’s safe to say, successful small businesses and healthy communities go hand in hand.
And if you’re a small business owner making a difference, Breva wants to support your good work. That’s why every quarter they award a $5,000 grant to an entrepreneur who is having a positive impact in an underrepresented community.

Click HERE to learn more and apply today!

Amber Grant Foundation

WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.

Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, they’ve also expanded their grant-giving to include “Startup Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as three “$50,000 Year End Grants.”

Applying is simple. Just take a few minutes to tell them about yourself and your business dream. No long, complicated forms to fill out. Submitting one application makes you instantly eligible for all grants related to your business. They announce the grant winners by the 21st of the following month. 

Click HERE to apply today!

Prosperus Entrepreneur Training Program

The Entrepreneur Training Program offers participants an overview of fundamental business principles as well as dedicated one-on-one support. By graduation, participants should understand their business model, target market, and business financials. Prosperus provides accountability as participants formally register their business, create budgets and systems of bookkeeping, and write a business plan.

• Expert Trainers: Get personalized advice and take actions to reach your specific goals from trainers from the community who have done it before.
• Personalized Instruction: 11 classroom sessions in small cohorts paired with 10 hours of one-on-one meetings with a trainer to coach you on your specific needs. Prosperus also offer training in Spanish. (También ofrecemos formación en español.)
• Schedule: This program takes 12 weeks from start to finish. Two-hour class sessions once per week that navigate through the different elements of a business plan.
• Low Cost: A $75 fee covers all expenses including classes, one-on-one meetings, and a textbook. Payment plans are available. Prosperus do not want the program fee to be a barrier to your next steps.

Click HERE to learn more and apply today!

Starting and Growing a Sustainable Consumer Packaged Goods Business

In partnership with The Kroger Foundation, LISC recently released a toolkit for aspiring and growing businesses focused on food and beverage production and manufacturing for retail sales.

Michigan Women Forward

The Historic North End Main Street can provide assistance in completing the application, if needed. If you would like assistance, please contact ltucker@vanguardcdc.org.

At Grants ‘N Such, they have the knowledge and experience to help you apply for grants that can make a difference. They will analyze your unique needs and scour appropriate databases to identify potential sources of funds. With their expertise in crafting compelling applications, they’ll do everything possible to increase your chances of success! Contact at ceo@grantsnsuch.net or call them at (707) 877-6626.