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Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge

Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge

BankUnited
LOCATION & INDUSTRIES
AMOUNT

Between $2,500 and $15,000

OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE

2026 To Be Announced

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

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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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