Overview: Building a business requires constant investment, but too often, entrepreneurs put their own financial futures on hold. While retirement accounts are designed for long-term security, they are often inaccessible during the very years founders are taking the greatest risks.
The Enthuse Foundation Personal Investment Account Grant, supported by Morgan Stanley, is designed to help women entrepreneurs begin building personal wealth today through a dedicated investment account. Unlike traditional retirement savings, this account is intended to be accessible, flexible, and aligned with the realities of entrepreneurship.
This grant empowers founders to take an important step toward financial independence creating a foundation of personal capital that can grow alongside their business and support them throughout their journey.
One woman entrepreneur will receive $2,500 to open and fund a personal investment account, helping them begin building wealth beyond their business.
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 and proof that the grant will further the entrepreneur's business.
- Strength of written answers.
- Clear plan for use of grant.
Process:
- Apply.
- The 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 (please consult a tax specialist for recording purposes)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 27