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Amber Grant (monthly, startup, category and annual grants)
A general grant for women-owned businesses, awarded every month. Selection-based, so treat it as a long shot.
- Amount
- $10,000 monthly; $10,000 startup; $10,000 category; three $50,000 annual
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2026 (30 days left)
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opWoman-owned businesses in any category, nonprofits included, so any woman-owned school or co-op can enter.
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National
- Last checked
- Oct 1, 2026on ambergrantsforwomen.com
How to apply
- Step 1: Write a short description of your school and how you'd use the grant
- Step 2: Pay the $15 application fee, or email info@ambergrantsforwomen.com to ask for a fee waiver
- Step 3: Submit before the monthly cutoff (next: Oct 31, 2026)
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“As long as you’re a woman who is 18 years or older, your business is 50% women-owned, and is based in the United States or Canada — you’re eligible to apply.”
Women-owned businesses only. Startup grants are for businesses in the idea phase or under $10,000 in sales.
- At least 50% women-owned
- $15 application fee (waiver available by email)
- Startup grant: idea phase or under $10,000 in sales
Timing
Monthly. One application enters you for every grant you qualify for. Education & Child Care was the September category month.