The Women in Networking Entrepreneurial Grant program provides financial assistance to women 18 years of age or older whose business is located in the Greater Valley towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour or Shelton.
The money is intended as grant-in-aid for expenses to enhance the applicant’s current business or to start a business. The grant may be used for expenses such as equipment, marketing, or training/certification/recertification courses necessary to reach the applicant's business goals.
The applications of businesses who satisfy the criteria set forth above will be evaluated on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, national origin, religious affiliation or disability.
The minimum one-time grant is $500. Greater amounts may be awarded according to business needs and available funds. Some applicants may be awarded scholarships to WBDC valued at $300 and after completing the course will be eligible to apply for a grant again the following year. Finalists will be interviewed by the Grant Committee. If selected, a W9 will be required, prior to funds being distributed. (Please note: If selected for grant funds, IRS Form 1099 will be issued to your business.)
Recipients are invited to a one-year complimentary membership to the WIN Council and are expected to report their progress to the Grant Committee quarterly.
Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Grant recipient/s will be announced in early December 2024.
Questions? Call 203-925-4981 ext 302