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StartHER Grant for Women-owned Startups | $5,000
Who: Must be a Texas woman-owned business, must be located and operated within the state of Texas
Deadline: October 4, 2024
Looking for help to get your startup off the ground and the resources to succeed?
The CWE’s StartHER Grant Program supports women-owned startups in launching new initiatives and driving early-stage growth through innovative projects.
Evaluation Criteria | StartHER Grant for Women-owned Startups
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
Existing Texas woman-owned businesses (51% directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents) with five or fewer employees may apply (including the owner.)
The business must currently be set up as a legal entity.
The business must be located and operated within the state of Texas.
Business must be five years or less (formed after 10/04/2019 - current.)
The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP, LLC, or sole proprietorship. Non Profit Organizations are not eligible.
If the business or business owner owns the premises where the business operates, all property taxes must be current.
All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current.
Business owner(s) must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust.
The business, business owner, and applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation.
The business, owner, and applicant operate with all required permits and licenses and conform to all state laws. Please check the Texas Taxable Entity Search page to verify your business is in good standing with the state:
Grantee Obligations
If awarded you must agree to the following conditions
Complete a small business training course hosted by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs and 3 hours of small business advising/mentoring
Submission and approval of a completed business plan with three years of financials. Additionally, itemized paid receipts or proof of purchases made with initial grant funds
Funds must be matched by a minimum of 10% ($500) owner investment (cash, property, or equipment). The investment must not be associated with debt of any kind and must be committed and available to the project at the time of the grant application. The amount can be added to your budget as owner investment. (see faqs)
*All grant funds must be spent and documentation submitted before July 31, 2025.
Benefits
The selected recipient of the StartHER Grant for Women-owned startups will receive $5,000.
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