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Women's Business Development Council (WBDC)
WBDC Ignite Grant Program
Amount
$2,500 – $10,000
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Closes in 13 days
Effort
1 hour
Your real odds
This is described as a competitive process and WBDC explicitly states it may not be able to fund all applicants.
The program runs multiple rounds per year, which means more applicants compete each cycle.
The review committee prioritizes applications with a clear use of funds tied directly to growth, strong financial projections, and job creation potential.
What it takes
Attend an information session (required before advising or applying)1 hour
Prepare your application: business description, use of funds, narrative, and financial projectionsSeveral hours to 1–2 weeks
Gather and upload supporting documents through the Wizehive application portal1–3 hours
Submit before the deadlineBy September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Worth knowing
The review committee specifically scores on financial projections—they must be robust and reflect your business's seasonality.
WBDC offers free one-on-one advising sessions and a dedicated projections workshop series to help you prepare, but you must attend an information session first to unlock that support.
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