The Women’s Business Development Council Ignite Grant Applications due March 18, 2026
The Women’s Business Development Council offers grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut.
Ignite is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.
The grant funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment.
Applicants are required to have invested at least $2,500 into their business in the last 12 months, unless located in a distressed municipality.
Please be aware: there is no need to pay a consultant to prepare your grant application for you. If you have questions on the application, please email Microgrants@ctwbdc.org and WBDC will answer your questions at no cost. We also offer free one-on-one advising. After attending an information session, you may schedule an appointment by contacting info@ctwbdc.org. Grant funds cannot be used to pay a consultant to prepare your application.
The next application cycle will open February 3rd and close March 18th at 11:59 p.m.
This is a competitive process and WBDC may not be able to fund all applicants.
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