Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program

About

The Ignite Grant Program by WBDC offers grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut to support projects that will drive business growth and profitability, with a deadline of March 10, 2025.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth, and profitability.

Eligibility Criteria

• The business must be 51% or more woman-owned
• headquartered in CT
• registered in the state of CT
• owned by a CT resident
• have been in business for at least two years
• have annual sales/revenue between $25,000 and $2,000,000
• be in good standing with the CT Department of Revenue Services
• have an established business bank account
• utilize a formal digital bookkeeping/financial system
• be for profit
• owned by a woman at least 18 years old
• have invested at least $2,500 into the business in the last 12 months
• not fall under the listed ineligible categories

Target Region

Connecticut, United States

Target Sector

All Industries