Grants for Women in Business

Did you know that when it comes to finding financial support for your business, there are sources out there specifically giving away grants for women entrepreneurs? Check the list of resources provided in this page to learn more about how to get funding for your business:

• Small Business Administration
  The SBA is doing more than ever to help level the playing field for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the world of business.


• Count me in
  This is a new fundraising organization that raises money from women for women. Grants for women in business are given from $500 to $10,000 (for first time recipients the maximum amount is $5,000). Count-Me-In, looks like a great resource with funding consideration based on experience over credit history.


• Federal Money Retreiver
  The premier grants and loans database software containing information on all U. S. federal government grant and loan programs. There is a cost for the software, but the site allows you to research some of the grant dollars that are available.


• The Women's Funding Network
  Promotes the development and growth of grants for women entrepreneurs and girls by fostering strategic alliances among women, donors, communities and institutions.


• American Association of University Women
  This foundation is one of the largest private sources of funding for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.


• The Ada Project for Women
  Includes information on conferences, discussion groups, organizations, fellowships, grants, and notable women in computer science.


• Financial Women International
  Provides information on professional growth, information sharing, peer networking, mentoring, leadership development, and career advancement for women.

Some other resources associated with funding that you should have available in case you run into trouble with fraud are:

National Fraud Information
A division of the non-profit National Consumers League, this site is dedicated to educating consumers about scams and how to avoid them. Check out the Internet Fraud Daily Report with up to the minute on-line scams.

How to avoid Internet Investment Scams
An article by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission... well worth checking out.

National Financial Fraud Exchange - can be reached by telephone at (800) 822-0416.

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