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Women Investing in Women Grants

GRIFFISS INSTITUTE INC

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

September 29, 2026

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women Investing in Women Grants

Funder: The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management and Griffiss Institute

Award Amount: $5,000 per grant (multiple grants available: 4-5 grants per cycle)

Geographic Scope: Herkimer and Oneida Counties, New York

Focus Areas: Support for women-owned businesses across all sectors including fitness, retail, restaurants, manufacturers, and service providers

Eligibility:

  • Business must be at least 51% women-owned

  • Business must have been in existence for one year or more

  • Located in Herkimer or Oneida Counties

    • Funded Uses:

  • Equipment

  • Hardware/software

  • Consulting services

  • Training and education

  • Marketing

    • Background:
    Established to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Women's Fund. The initiative recognizes that supporting women entrepreneurs helps lift up and move forward women and girls in the area. Previous cycles have received strong response (58 applications in 2023). Past recipients report the grants have helped enhance and expand their businesses and facilitated important networking connections.

    Contact Information:

  • The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties

  • Website: womensfundhoc.org

  • Ellen Rainey, Committee Chairperson: (703) 472-6893

  • Griffiss Institute: (315) 838-1696

  • Address: 592 Hangar Rd STE 200, Rome, NY 13441-4506

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit womensfundhoc.org to access the application form
    2. Complete the grant application with business information
    3. Submit application before the deadline
    4. Applications are reviewed and winners selected
    5. Awards ceremony held to announce recipients

    Required Information:

  • Business name and location

  • Proof of 51% women ownership

  • Documentation of business establishment date (minimum 1 year in operation)

  • Business description and focus area

  • Intended use of grant funds

    • Timeline:

  • Application opens: Typically August

  • Deadline: Last Friday of September

  • Awards announced: November

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    women-owned-businessessmall-businesses

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