Women Investing in Women (Business Grants)
Funding Amount
$5,000 per grant (multiple awards annually)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Women Investing in Women Business Grants
Funder: The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc., in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management and Griffiss Institute
Geographic Scope: Herkimer and Oneida Counties, New York
Focus Areas: Support for women-owned business growth and development across all business types including:
Eligibility:
Award Uses: Funds may be used for:
Award History:
Selection Process: Applications reviewed by panel judges; recipients announced in November
Background: Initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate the Women's Fund's 25th anniversary. The program recognizes that supporting women entrepreneurs lifts up other women and girls in the community and contributes to regional economic growth.
Contact Information:
Partner Organizations:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Access Application: Available on The Women's Fund website at womensfundhoc.org
2. Required Information:
- Business ownership structure (must verify 51% women ownership)
- Business location (Herkimer or Oneida County)
- Business operating history (minimum 1 year)
- Description of business and services/products
- How grant funds will be used
- Business goals and growth plans
3. Submission: Submit completed application through website portal
4. Timeline:
- Application window typically opens in August/September
- Deadline typically mid-to-late September
- Awards announced in November
- Funds distributed following award ceremony
5. Evaluation Criteria:
- Business viability and growth potential
- How funds will enhance/expand business
- Woman entrepreneur's vision and commitment
- Community impact
6. Award Selection:
- Panel of judges reviews applications
- Winners announced at ceremony event (typically at Griffiss Institute)
- Recipients recognized publicly and profiled in media
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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