Hey Helen Grant
Visionaries
About the Grant
The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by Visionaries that invests in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S.
Each grant cycle, one founder will receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash award — designed to fuel whatever moves your business forward, whether that’s operations, growth, marketing, hiring, or infrastructure. Grant cycles close at the end of April, August, and December.
This grant is open to businesses that are 100% women-owned, generate less than $1M in annual revenue, and are legally registered in the United States. Nonbinary applicants assigned female at birth or who feel aligned with the intent of the grant are also welcome to apply.
If you’re building something with purpose, grit, and integrity — and just need a little extra backing to take the next leap — you’re in the right place.
Notes
Note: This grant requires a $15 application fee and gives out a small number of awards. Be mindful of this when applying.
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