EmpowHer Grants 2026

About

A grant program providing financial support and resources for female entrepreneurs focused on creating social impact through their businesses. Participants can apply for substantial funding and access professional development opportunities, along with guidance from an advisory circle to enhance their business strategies.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Applicants may request up to $50,000 in business support
• 🎓Professional Development
  EmpowHer grantees may request up to $2,500 for professional development within a year of their grant award
• 🛠️ Reimbursement
  Grant funding is remitted as reimbursement for business-related expenses
• 🌐Advisory Circle
  Access to the Advisory Circle for business advice and support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Female entrepreneurs 22 years of age and older
• Businesses must be registered and operating solely in the United States
• Business must make a social impact through its product or business model
• Business must be earning revenue
• Business must not be more than five years old
• Applicants must self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check.

Participation Commitments

• Applications must include business plans and detailed budgets
• Funding is paid after business-expense receipts are submitted
• Grantees must demonstrate a commitment to creating positive change through their businesses.

Target Region

United States

Target Sector

All sectors