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There are various organizations that help find grants for women starting a business. Often times the entrepreneur will need to do the initial start-up on their own and they will need to provide a
business plan with detailed market analysis and a description of how this business will help the community.
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps the Women’s Business Centers around the country provide grants and other services to women entrepreneurs. The Women’s Business Centers have at least one office in every U.S. state and territory.
The Economic Development Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, also aids women entrepreneurs in obtaining grants, loans and other tools for success. Their website provides a wealth of information on various programs, application requirements and other funding opportunities.
SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is another excellent source of information on small business grants and loans. SCORE offers classes and workshops on a variety of business aspects, which will be helpful when applying for a government grant. They also have a mentor program where you can meet up with a SCORE volunteer online or in person to garner even more business related knowledge.
Www.WomenEntrepreneur.com has a large collection of articles specifically tailored to women entrepreneurs. There is information on advertising, marketing, strategy, loans, grants and franchises that are geared toward women owned businesses and start-ups.
