Overview: Starting a new business requires money. Everything from a domain name and website hosting platform to payment processors has fees associated with it. These tools are needed to establish a strong foundation for any emerging venture.
Thanks to the support of 1919 Investment Counsel the Enthuse Foundation Business Tools Grant will provide women entrepreneurs with funding to acquire technological resources to kickstart their operations.
One woman entrepreneur will receive $2,500 to acquire technological resources to kickstart their operations.
Applicants Must:
- Identify as a woman entrepreneur with an established consumer packaged goods (CPG) business. For example, food, beverage, skincare, household goods, personal hygiene, etc (tangible product). E-mail info@enthusefoundation.org with specific questions.
- Business must be the entrepreneur's full-time job
- Prove use of funds (documentation, proof from external agency)
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- If selected, submit Required New Vendor Forms (will be provided by our Foundation)
- Submit most recent W2 form (if selected as a finalist)
- Use the funds between July 2026 – June 2027
Criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Strength of interview and written answers
- A clear plan for the use of the grant
Process:
- Submit application
- Committee will review applications
- Two to three finalists will be selected and should upload W2 forms for consideration
- Finalists will be asked to schedule separate Zoom interviews with the selection committee
- The winner will be announced in June 2026
Grant Amount: $2,500
Application Deadline: Monday, April 27
Grant Recipients Announced: June 2026