StartHER Grant Program
The StartHER Grant Program by Texas Woman’s University offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to women-owned startups in Texas, to be used for business-related activities such as purchasing equipment, marketing, and property improvements, with the aim of fostering growth and success in businesses that are five years old or less and meet specific eligibility criteria.
Description
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs’ StartHER Grant Program supports women-owned startups in launching new initiatives and driving early-stage growth through innovative projects.
Donor Name: Texas Woman’s University
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/04/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the grant is to provide woman-owned startups in Texas with the financial support to fuel their growth and drive success.
Funding Information
$5,000
Funds can be used for
Purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology.
Inventory or raw materials.
Merchandising fixtures and display units.
Professional business certifications.
Property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue.
Marketing, advertising, and social media campaigns.
Any other business-related activity that CWE deems is aligned with the stated purpose of this program.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions:
Existing Texas woman-owned businesses (51% directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents) with five or fewer employees may apply (including the owner.)
The business must currently be set up as a legal entity.
The business must be located and operated within the state of Texas.
Business must be five years or less (formed after 10/04/2019 – current.)
The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP, LLC, or sole proprietorship. Non Profit Organizations are not eligible.
If the business or business owner owns the premises where the business operates, all property taxes must be current.
All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current.
Business owner(s) must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust.
The business, business owner, and applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation.
The business, owner, and applicant operate with all required permits and licenses and conform to all state laws.
For more information, visit Texas Woman’s University.