This grant is open to founders who:

Identify as women and own 100% of the applicant business
Are legal US residents, age 18 or older
Are actively operating a for-profit business generating less than $1 million in annual revenue
Have a US-based business bank account capable of receiving ACH transfers

Nonbinary applicants are also welcome to apply. We welcome applications from across industries. At this time, non-profits are not eligible.

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