Grant Program Designed to Support Women-Owned Enterprises
GrantID: 55396
Grant Funding Amount Low: $250
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This funding program is designed to support for-profit small businesses operating in Connecticut, with special emphasis on women-owned enterprises and licensed child-care providers. The opportunity is available across the state and includes multiple tracks depending on business stage and needs. One track is aimed at early-stage women-owned businesses, another supports more established women-owned small businesses, a third is dedicated to licensed child-care businesses at any stage, and a city-specific option is available for businesses in a particular Connecticut municipality—even if not women-owned.
Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses headquartered in Connecticut and meeting program-specific conditions (such as woman-ownership, business registration, or licensing for child-care). Non-profits and individuals are generally not eligible for the main tracks of this grant. The funds are intended to support growth-oriented business investments—not just operating expenses or prior debt. For example, eligible uses include equipment purchases, website or e-commerce upgrades, technology or software investments, facility improvements (within guidelines), or business expansion initiatives. Uses such as payroll for owners, repayment of debt, or reimbursement of past purchases are typically excluded.
Grant amounts vary by program: for early-stage businesses, awards may be around several thousand dollars; for more established enterprises the amount can go up to around ten thousand dollars; and for the child-care business track awards can reach up to twenty-five thousand dollars. The city-specific track may offer up to ten thousand dollars. The application process is competitive and occurs in defined cycles each year—prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor announcements for specific deadlines and required training or preparatory courses.
The chief benefit is access to targeted capital that helps connect investment to growth and capacity building, especially for women-owned or child-care businesses in Connecticut. If you are a qualified business seeking to expand or upgrade your operation and meet the eligibility requirements, this grant opportunity could be a strong match.
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