Summer 2026 Makers Mindset Grant

$10,000 per brand (three brands selected); equity-free, one-time grant per cycle

Runs annually; the Spring 2026 cycle closed April 20, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

AMOUNT

$10,000 per brand (three brands selected); equity-free, one-time grant per cycle

AMOUNT

$10,000 per brand (three brands selected); equity-free, one-time grant per cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the Spring 2026 cycle closed April 20, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the Spring 2026 cycle closed April 20, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must run a majority women-owned, US-registered CPG brand with $50K–$1M in annual revenue.

The business must sell a physical consumer product in beauty, food, beverage, pet, tech goods, or home goods, and must have been generating revenue for at least one full year.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only three brands are selected per cycle, each receiving $10,000.

The program notes it receives an overwhelming number of applications and cannot provide individual feedback, signaling high competition for a small number of spots.

WHAT IT TAKES

Create a Makers Mindset profile to access the application — 15–30 minutes
Complete and submit the grant application before the deadline — 2–4 hours
Wait for awardee selection — Typically a few weeks after close

WORTH KNOWING

Awardees receive group mentorship with founder Nancy Twine and visibility across Makers Mindset platforms in addition to the cash grant — the non-cash benefits are part of the award package.

Apply on the funder’s site →

Freed Fellowship

$500 grant monthly; winners also eligible for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Any US small business owner can apply for a $500 monthly grant with no equity or repayment required.

Texas Job Creators Quest Grant

$100,000 total pool distributed across ~30 recipients; individual awards have ranged from $1,500 to $10,000.

Texas-based small businesses led by underrepresented founders with $100K–$3M in annual revenue can apply for this grant.

BELLE Capital USA Grant

Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.

Early-stage startups in tech, health, or cleantech with at least one female founder or female C-suite executive.

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