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Amber Grant for Women

WomensNet · USA
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Awarded monthly, with three $50,000 year-end grants chosen from the 36 monthly winners.

Monthly grants for women entrepreneurs, named after Amber Wigdahl. One application is considered for every grant WomensNet gives that year.

Programme terms

Amount
Three $10,000 grants each month, plus three $50,000 year-end grants
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Idea, MVP, Early Traction
Industries
E-commerce & Consumer, Social Impact, SaaS & Software, B2B / Enterprise
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Women entrepreneurs. All business categories are eligible, including non-profits. One application covers every grant in the cycle.
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Data checked: October 7, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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