Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge
BankUnited
About the Grant
October is National Women’s Small Business Month and BankUnited would like to recognize women-owned small businesses in our communities. If you’re a woman business owner in Florida, New York or Texas, we invite you to enter the contest by completing the online application form and submitting a 3-minute video telling us about your business and how your business would benefit from $15,000. Ten semi-finalists will be selected from all eligible entries and will have the opportunity to present their business during the first round of judging at a live event in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Notes
The 2025 application has passed but this is an annual program. Check back periodically for updates about 2026 application windows
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