How to Secure Funding for Your Woman-Owned Business: Essential Tips and Resources
Money, money, money....MONEH!
Have you ever wondered how to finance your passion? Maybe you don't know where to start. That's o.k.! After chatting with a client of mine, I found that she had recently applied for a grant. So, I checked it out and applied for it too! Then I went down the rabbit hole of grants and loans for women business owners and women solopreneurs. To my delight and surprise, I found TONS of options.
I recommend quite a few resources for finding money - sba.gov (Small Business Administration), Nerd Wallet, Grants.gov and others. It seems everyone is struggling with some financial component of their business, so why not get head start with some capital from a private grantor or the government? It's there. It's available. Some are free and some require payback. Do your research and get some moolah!
Private Small Business Grants https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/small-business-grants-for-women
1. Grants for women of color
2. Grants for women in food and beverage industry
3. Grants for women business owners who are mothers
4. Grants for veteran-owned businesses https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants
WomensNet was created in late ‘90s to help women achieve their business dreams. WomensNet gives away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
Also, check out https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/ for a solid list of options.
State and Federal Government Loans
Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs
https://indychamber.com/entrepreneur-services/indy-chamber-programs/central-indiana-women-in-business/
Minority Business Development Agency https://www.mbda.gov/business-center/indiana-mbda-business-center
Resources Nerd Wallet and Lending Tree articles