The Big Idea Grant
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Monthly award cycle”
Overview
Eligibility: Female entrepreneurs
Purpose: Aimed at providing financial assistance to female entrepreneurs looking to invest in their business or idea
How to Apply
Application Process
- Apply online through Yippity Doo platform
- Monthly award cycle
Note: Specific application details and deadlines not provided in source material. Applicants should visit the Yippity Doo website or contact MMDC for complete application instructions.
What Middle Michigan Development Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $29K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $9,670–$20K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Harrison, MI; Lansing, MI.
Example grants
Longer Table · Harrison, MI
Match on main
$20K
Triterra LLC · Lansing, MI
Medc environmental review
$9,670
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women-owned businesses
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