IFW Startup Accelerator Grant

About

One U.S.-based founder aged 18 or older who owns at least 50% of a U.S. business can apply for a $5,000 unrestricted, equity-free grant from IFW by Honeycomb, with applications due 30 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Benefits

• 💵$5,000 grant
  One $5,000 grant is awarded and paid directly to the winner.
• 🚫No repayment or equity
  The grant is not a loan, never needs to be repaid, and IFW takes no equity in the winner's business.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia at the time of applying
• Must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in their state if higher
• Must own at least 50% of the business named in the application
• The business must be based in the United States
• Idea-stage, pre-revenue and revenue-generating businesses may apply
• One application per person and per business
• Not eligible: employees, officers and directors of the Sponsor and its affiliates, review panel members, and their immediate family and household members
• Not eligible: businesses engaged in illegal activity or whose primary activity is charitable giving

Participation Commitments

• Complete the online application with contact details, business information, a description of the business or business idea, and how the $5,000 would be used
• Agree to the Official Rules
• Pay a one-time $5 application fee by credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay through Stripe; an application is complete only once payment is received
• Applicants who cannot afford the fee may request a waiver before applying by emailing grants@ifundwomen.com
• Submit no more than one application per person and per business during the Application Period
• Applications are accepted from 15 October 2026 at 12:00 a.m. ET through 30 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
• The winner is selected on or about 15 December 2026
• A potential winner must, within 7 days of notification, sign and return a declaration of eligibility, a liability and publicity release, and an IRS Form W-9, and provide documents reasonably requested to verify business ownership
• The winner is solely responsible for federal, state, and local taxes on the grant

Target Sector

Sector agnostic, Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia at the time of applying; the business named in the application must be based in the United States.