2026 WIN Entrepreneurial MicroGrant Application

The Women in Networking Entrepreneurial MicroGrant program provides financial assistance to women-owned business who are 18 years of age or older and whose business is located in the Greater Valley towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour or Shelton.

To ensure these microgrants create long-term growth, funds must be used for forward-looking investments rather than past liabilities. 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 grant cannot be applied toward payroll, rent, existing debt, loan interest, or personal expenses. We’re here to help you build what's next!

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. The maximum micro-grant amount awarded to date was $2500.

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 9, 2026.
Grant recipient/s will be announced in early December 2026.
Questions? Call 203-925-4981 ext 302
I certify that my business is woman-owned business (51% or more) and all of the information submitted to the WIN Council Grant Committee as part of this Grant Application is true. (Please Sign)*
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AnsoniaBeacon FallsDerbyOxfordSeymourShelton
Company Name*
Tax ID
CT State Business Registration/ALEI Number
Business Owner's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Work Phone*
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Cell Phone
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Home Phone
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Business PhoneCell PhoneHome PhoneEmail
Business Email Address*
example@example.com
Business Web Site
Nature of Business (Ex: Hair Salon, Housekeeping, Construction, Non-Profit)*
Number of Employees, including yourself*
Length of Time in Business*
CorporationLLCPartnershipSole ProprietorFranchiseVeteranCertified Women-OwnedCertified Minority-Owned
High School / GEDSome CollegeAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeGraduate Degree
Self-EmployedEmployed by someone elseFull TimePart Time
< $15,0000$15, 0000 - $20,000$20,000 - $30,0000$30,000 - $40,000>$40,000
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Amount of Funds Requested*
Intended use of funds
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- Include a brief explanation of your background.
- Please include information on costs associated with your planned use of the funds.
- Why do you feel that you are in need of the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant/Why should your business should be chosen this year?
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