GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $10,000 per grant, awarded annually.
Runs annually; the 2026 cycle has closed. The site states applications will open later in 2026 for 2027 grants — check olgas.com/foundation/ for the exact date.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
The foundation names specific annual recipients, suggesting a small number of grants are awarded each cycle.
The program is active — 2026 recipients were announced and a 2027 cycle is indicated. Competition is limited to Michigan-based women entrepreneurs, which narrows the pool but also the award count.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility: Michigan residency, women-identifying, Michigan business location — 30 minutes
Write a personal statement demonstrating financial need — 2–4 hours
Prepare a formal business plan — 1–2 weeks if not already done
Submit the full application on Olga's website before the deadline — 1 hour
WORTH KNOWING
The foundation explicitly targets women who would otherwise be unable to access resources to start or grow a business — leaning into genuine financial need in your personal statement is central to the selection criteria, not just a formality.
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