WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program
CT Women's Business Development Council
About the Grant
The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $2,500 to qualified start-up businesses
The WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program offers newly established businesses the opportunity to receive a $2,500 grant to put toward start-up costs.
The grant funds cannot be used towards payroll/to pay yourself, real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment.
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