Red Letter Grant Fall 2026

About

The Red Letter Grant Fall 2026 offers funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs in western Wisconsin to start new businesses, providing three $2,000 grants and one $4,000 grant, with a structured application and interview process.

Benefits

• 💰$2,000 Grants — Three $2,000 grants awarded in each region
• 💰$4,000 Grant — One $4,000 grant awarded in each region
• 🎉Celebration and Awards — Live announcement of grantees at separate events

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to women in 18 counties of western Wisconsin
• Must be starting a new business (3 years old or younger)
• No funding for non-profit organizations
• Previous recipients cannot re-apply for the same business

Participation Commitments

• Application due by 11pm on October 12, 2026
• Finalists will be invited for interviews from November 2-6, 2026
• Attendance at celebration events for grantee announcement

Target Region

18 counties in western Wisconsin

Target Sector

New business startups