Why do we have a specific woman business grant in the category of “Education and Childcare?”
The simple answer is that women account for over 95% of the childcare workforce. And that statistic dips only to 77% when it comes to the education industry. So, yeah, we respect the way women choose to educate and care for children (the decision makers of our future)!
We at WomensNet are inspired by female business owners who are driven to use their skills to nurture kids. They provide a good or service to benefit their community, and pour their time and passions into a purpose-driven business model. We want to see more of these women doing what they love — and making money at the same time.
That’s why we give “Business Specific” Grants based on each month’s category — including a grant specific to women in the education and childcare industry during the month of September.
Your education and childcare applications can include any subcategory such as:
The Amber Grant Fund has grown through the years. That growth is reflected in two ways by the winners below. First, by the increase in the dollar amounts of each grant. Second, by the increase in how many times a grant is given.
Whether you’re starting or growing a business, WomensNet can help.
Apply Now >“Every month, WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses. At the end of each year, monthly grant winners are eligible to receive one of three $25,000 annual grants.”
“Launched 20 years ago this grant honors the memory of a young woman who wanted to be an entrepreneur but died at age 19 before she could achieve her goal.”
“The Amber Grant offers three $10,000 grants to women-owned businesses each month. Then, at the end of each year, WomensNet gives an additional $25,000 to three grant winners from that year.”
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