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Women's Business Development Council (WBDC)

WBDC Ignite Grant Program

Amount
$2,500 – $10,000
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Can you get this?
✓For women-owned businesses (51%+ ownership)
✓Must be headquartered and registered in Connecticut
✓At least two years in business with sales record
✓Annual revenue between $25,000 and $2,000,000
✕Sole proprietorships are not eligible; must be LLC or similar
What it takes
Attend an information session before scheduling a free one-on-one advising appointment, if you have questions on your application.
Complete all four sections of the application: Business Description, How you would use the grant, Narrative of your business, and Supporting Documents.
Submit through the online application portal only; emailed applications are not accepted.
Obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the CT Department of Revenue Services via the myconneCT online center to include as a supporting document.
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