1. Understanding grants
2. Finding federal and state grants
3. Private grants for women
4. Huggies Brand — Mom Inspired Grants:
First, you have to research and find a grant for which you’re eligible. Then, you have to understand the strict application and compliance guidelines you must meet, to be eligible. Third, you have to compete with other businesses for the same pool of money. Fourth, if you’re awarded a grant, you must report on how you used it. Finally, you must devote time and energy to the lengthy application process, then wait for approval. In a nutshell, you need to have all of your ducks in a row, up-front and afterward.
5. FedEx Think Bigger — Small Business Grant Program:
6. Idea Café Small Business Grant:
7. InnovateHER: 2015 Innovating for Women Business Challenge:
8. Chase Google — Mission Main Street Project:
Chase and Google have partnered to award $3 million in grants. In 2014, recipients were awarded $150,000 to help take their businesses to the next level. Recipients also received a trip to Google headquarters, a Google Chromebook laptop and a $2,000 coupon toward a market research study with Google Consumer Surveys.