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Amber Grant for Women
Funding for women-owned businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: November 3, 2026Latest change: Amber Grant award amounts increased, the next application cutoff moved to November 30, 2026, and fee-waiver rules were clarified.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: November 3, 2026
Latest change: Amber Grant award amounts increased, the next application cutoff moved to November 30, 2026, and fee-waiver rules were clarified.
Amber Grant awards and cutoff updated
The Amber Grant pages now list monthly awards of $15,000 instead of $10,000, year-end awards of $75,000 instead of $50,000, and at least $45,000 in monthly Amber Grant funding instead of at least $30,000. The application cutoff changed from October 31, 2026 to November 30, 2026, and the grant-rules page now limits fee waivers to one per person every two years and says requests must be made before applying.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened November 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Amber Grant for Women provides monthly funding to support women-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Applications ask for a clear explanation of the business, the founder’s story, market understanding, and how the funds would be used.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Starting a business
- Growing an existing business
- Developing an idea-stage startup
- Running a revenue-generating nonprofit organization
Documents Needed
- Completed official online application
- Business description and purpose
- Founder story and motivation
- Explanation of how funds will be used
- Website or social media links, if available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-owned businesses
- Pre-revenue ventures
- Idea-stage startups
- Revenue-generating nonprofit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Nonprofit organizations whose primary activity is charitable giving
Eligible expenses
- Business growth expenses
- Business sustainability expenses
- New equipment
- Advertising and marketing costs
- Materials and supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications with false, misleading, or incomplete information
- Nonprofit organizations whose primary activity is charitable giving
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clarity and purpose of the business
- Passion, vision, and personal story
- Market understanding and growth strategy
- How the grant funds will be used
- Business viability and potential
How to apply
- If the fee creates a financial hardship, request a fee waiver before applying by emailing info@ambergrantsforwomen.com.
- Complete the official online application.
- Submit one application to qualify for all grants for which you are eligible.
Processing and Agreement
- Each application is reviewed individually.
- Finalists are selected by judges for each grant type.
- Finalists undergo a final eligibility review.
- Award decisions are based on combined judge scoring.
- Applicants agree that decisions are final and binding.
Additional information
- Applicants agree to the program’s official rules and final decisions.
- Winners may be subject to business verification.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- A fee waiver may be requested in cases of financial hardship.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amber Grant for Women Program
What is the Amber Grant for Women?
Amber Grant for Women provides monthly funding to support women-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Applications ask for a clear explanation of the business, the founder’s story, market understanding, and how the funds would be used.
How much funding can be received?
Amber Grant for Women Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Amber Grant for Women program?
To be eligible for the Amber Grant for Women program, you must:
Women 18+
At least 50% business ownership
Business based in the U.S. or Canada
What expenses are eligible under Amber Grant for Women?
Starting a business
Growing an existing business
Developing an idea-stage startup
Running a revenue-generating nonprofit organization
Who can I contact for more information about the Amber Grant for Women?
You can contact WomensNet by email at info@ambergrantsforwomen.com.
Where is the Amber Grant for Women available?
The Amber Grant for Women program is available across Canada.
Is the Amber Grant for Women a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Amber Grant for Women is a Grant and Funding