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WBDC Ignite Grant

CT Women's Business Development Council
About the Grant

The Women’s Business Development Council offers grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut.
Ignite is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.

The grant funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment.

Applicants are required to have invested at least $2,500 into their business in the last 12 months, unless located in a distressed municipality.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Between $2,500 and $10,000

Application Deadline:

2026 TBA

Notes

Note: The 2025 grant window has closed but this is an annual program. Check back for updates on next year's application window - expected in Summer 2026.

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