{"id":2176,"date":"2019-12-12T11:46:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T11:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:37:33","slug":"5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Grants for Women-Owned Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses-you-need-to-know-about-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses-you-need-to-know-about\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" width=\"692\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses-you-need-to-know-about-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses-you-need-to-know-about.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are a woman entrepreneur and searching for <strong>grants and government schemes for women-owned businesses in India<\/strong>? In 2025, schemes like <strong>PM Mudra Yojana, Stand-Up India, TREAD Scheme, Annapurna Scheme, and Udyogini Scheme<\/strong> are some of the most famous financial support options. These initiatives provide <strong>loans, subsidies, and grants for women entrepreneurs<\/strong> to help them start or grow their own businesses. In this blog, we\u2019ll explain the <strong>top 5 women entrepreneurship schemes in India<\/strong> for women entrepreneurs, their <strong>benefits, eligibility, and how to apply online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business is a way to make money out of a profitable idea.&nbsp; And there are enough examples to prove that women are as capable as men of running a business. In fact, there has been a 68% spike in the number of women-owned businesses across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds great, doesn\u2019t it? But as any budding entrepreneur knows, to succeed in a business venture, one needs not only talent and determination but also the capital. It can be tough to raise capital for your fledgling business in this competitive world. But don\u2019t worry; your fairy godmother will bail you out of this crisis. No, we are not talking about a literal fairy. But her startup grants come quite close to being one, considering the significant role they can play in helping you set up your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/9-schemes-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/\">9 Schemes For Women Entrepreneurs In India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people know about grants. Many think that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/business-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting a loan<\/a> is the only way to finance their business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/\">Indifi<\/a> will tell you all about grants and how they can help women-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#What_is_a_grant\" title=\"What is a grant?\">What is a grant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#How_does_a_grant_work\" title=\"How does a grant work?\">How does a grant work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#Grants_for_women-owned_businesses\" title=\"Grants for women-owned businesses\">Grants for women-owned businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#1_Eileen_Fisher_Women-Owned_Business_Grant_Program\" title=\"1. Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program\">1. Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#_2_InnovateHER_Innovating_for_Women_Business_Challenge\" title=\"&nbsp;2. InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge\">&nbsp;2. InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#3_FedEx_Small_Business_Grant\" title=\"3. FedEx Small Business Grant\">3. FedEx Small Business Grant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#4_The_Amber_Grant_Foundation\" title=\"4. The Amber Grant Foundation\">4. The Amber Grant Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#5_Small_Business_Development_Centers\" title=\"5. Small Business Development Centers\">5. Small Business Development Centers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#Additional_Private_Business_Grants_For_Women_Entrepreneurs\" title=\"Additional Private Business Grants For Women Entrepreneurs\">Additional Private Business Grants For Women Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#1National_Association_for_the_Self-Employed_Growth_Grant_Program\" title=\"1National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant Program\">1National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#2_The_Halstead_Grant\" title=\"2 The Halstead Grant\">2 The Halstead Grant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#3_Bizee_New_Horizons_Business_Grant\" title=\"3 Bizee New Horizons Business Grant\">3 Bizee New Horizons Business Grant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#4_IFundWomen_Universal_Grant_Application_Database\" title=\"4 IFundWomen Universal Grant Application Database\">4 IFundWomen Universal Grant Application Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#5_HerRise_Microgrant\" title=\"5 HerRise Microgrant\">5 HerRise Microgrant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#Business_Loan_Schemes_for_women-owned_businesses\" title=\"Business Loan Schemes for women-owned businesses\">Business Loan Schemes for women-owned businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#1_Central_Bank_of_India_Cent_Kalyani_plan\" title=\"1. Central Bank of India: Cent Kalyani plan\">1. Central Bank of India: Cent Kalyani plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#2_State_Bank_of_India_Stree_Shakti_package\" title=\"2. State Bank of India: Stree Shakti package\">2. State Bank of India: Stree Shakti package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#3_Dena_Bank_Shakti_scheme\" title=\"3. Dena Bank: Shakti scheme\">3. Dena Bank: Shakti scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#4_Syndicate_Bank_Synd_Mahila_Shakti\" title=\"4. Syndicate Bank: Synd Mahila Shakti\">4. Syndicate Bank: Synd Mahila Shakti<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/5-grants-for-women-owned-businesses\/#The_final_word\" title=\"The final word\">The final word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_grant\"><\/span>What is a grant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loans require collateral, and they have to be returned with interest. However, a grant is a gift, akin to give-away money. If your grant is approved, you will get the grant money, and you will not need to pay it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are systems in place to ensure that these grants are given to only deserving candidates. You will be happy to know that many grants offer money exclusively to women-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/steady-rise-women-entrepreneurs-india\/\">The Steady Rise Of Women Entrepreneurs In India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_grant_work\"><\/span>How does a grant work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an aspiring business owner, learning about grants must have given you an adrenaline rush. But keep in mind that it is not as easy to get a grant as it is to read about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify to receive a grant, you must go through a long, patience-testing process that will demand continuous involvement from you. This is because a lot of people apply for it, and, therefore, the process must be intensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grantors usually consider factors like the qualifications and stipulations of the seeker. The grantor could be an independent organization or a state- or central-government body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are given not only to businesses but also to researchers, students, etc..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/5-business-ideas-for-women-india\/\">A Brief Discussion On The Top 5 Business Ideas For Women In India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grants_for_women-owned_businesses\"><\/span>Grants for women-owned businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment of any for funding for female entrepreneurs in India is welcome to an entrepreneur seeking funds to meet the initial requirements of her business. Here are following grants for women entrepreneurs in India that are helping women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Eileen_Fisher_Women-Owned_Business_Grant_Program\"><\/span>1. Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Women-owned businesses with a focus on innovation or social awareness or both can apply for grants under this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_InnovateHER_Innovating_for_Women_Business_Challenge\"><\/span>&nbsp;2. InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can give others a run for their money with your business plan, you must apply for this competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was started in the year 2016 with the goal of funding innovations of great commercial impact and keeping the spirit of women entrepreneurship high. It starts at a local level, and after several rounds of qualification, the 10 finalists are awarded a grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/top-5-government-schemes-that-have-helped-budding-women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/\">Top 5 Government Schemes That Have Helped Budding Women Entrepreneurs In India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_FedEx_Small_Business_Grant\"><\/span>3. FedEx Small Business Grant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>FedEx grants amounts as high as INR 15 lacs to the winners of this contest. They are ranked as gold, silver, and bronze winners, and also get support from FedEx in the form of business products. A business description, a business plan, and at least one image are required to enter the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><br>Prospective applicants should be small businesses based in the United States, operating for profit, with an annual sales revenue of less than $5 million and a track record of shipping goods in the last 12 months. To participate, eligible businesses are required to establish a FedEx account and submit their entry for the 2022 grant contest before the deadline on February 28, 2022. The voting phase, during which FedEx will reveal the top 100 winners, takes place from March 22 to March 31, 2022. The ultimate winners of the contest will be officially announced on May 4, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Amber_Grant_Foundation\"><\/span>4. The Amber Grant Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning its journey in 1998, this foundation extends a helping hand of INR 35,000 every month to women-owned businesses. Moreover, the women who display the strongest passion for business, and impress the most with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/business-ideas\">entrepreneurial ideas<\/a>, among the candidates for each month are further granted a higher amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Procedure<\/strong><br>To apply for Amber Grants, please utilize the online submission platform. A single application will automatically consider you for all grants applicable to both you and your business. Our organization diligently reviews applications on a monthly basis and announces the recipients of new grants by the 23rd of the subsequent month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Small_Business_Development_Centers\"><\/span>5. Small Business Development Centers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have regular access to information on grants, various small business development centers can help you. They are local advisors who have information about grant schemes and help you avail the best grant near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already applied for a grant but don\u2019t have the time to wait for the outcome, then you can opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/business-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business loan<\/a> schemes created especially for women-owned businesses. Some of them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Private_Business_Grants_For_Women_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span>Additional Private Business Grants For Women Entrepreneurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are few grants for women business owners:- <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1National_Association_for_the_Self-Employed_Growth_Grant_Program\"><\/span>1National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The NASE Growth Grant Program provides a quarterly opportunity for small businesses, awarding up to $4,000 to a maximum of four recipients. These grants aim to support various business requirements such as marketing, advertising, and personnel recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for this grant, applicants must be active NASE members in good standing for a minimum of three months. Annual members are welcome to submit their applications at any point in time, allowing for flexible access to this valuable financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Halstead_Grant\"><\/span>2 The Halstead Grant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an esteemed annual accolade, aims to support aspiring entrepreneurs venturing into the realm of silver jewelry. The coveted award offers the winner a startup grant of $7,500, coupled with $1,000 worth of jewelry merchandise. Additionally, five finalists and semi-finalists are entitled to receive financial support ranging from $250 to $500, along with valuable assistance in promoting their burgeoning businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This grant is open to both male and female entrepreneurs, fostering inclusivity in the small-business sector. To vie for this opportunity, interested individuals must diligently respond to 15 business-related questions and present a comprehensive design portfolio. The window for applications for the upcoming cycle is currently open and will continue to accept submissions until May 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bizee_New_Horizons_Business_Grant\"><\/span>3 Bizee New Horizons Business Grant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bizee New Horizons Business Grant (formerly named the Incfile Fresh Start Business Grant) welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs embarking on their business journey. To qualify, you must be a U.S. resident aged at least 21. Every cycle, a single recipient will be awarded a $2,500 grant, coupled with complimentary business formation services provided by Bizee. Grants are distributed thrice annually, and the deadlines for the 2024 cycles will be disclosed soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_IFundWomen_Universal_Grant_Application_Database\"><\/span>4 IFundWomen Universal Grant Application Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IFundWomen is a grant marketplace that supports women-owned businesses with funding and coaching. You can submit one application, and when new grants from enterprise partners are available, IFundWomen will match your application to the grant criteria. If your business fits, you&#8217;ll get a notification and an invitation to apply. Past grant partners have included companies like Visa, Neutrogena, and American Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_HerRise_Microgrant\"><\/span>5 HerRise Microgrant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HerRise Microgrants are provided by the Yva Jourdan Foundation, which is part of HerSuiteSpot. This organization offers business coaching and training for women of color entrepreneurs. They award $1,000 grants every month, and you can apply monthly. To be eligible, your business must be at least 51% owned by a woman of color and have less than $1 million in gross revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Loan_Schemes_for_women-owned_businesses\"><\/span>Business Loan Schemes for women-owned businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Central_Bank_of_India_Cent_Kalyani_plan\"><\/span>1. Central Bank of India: Cent Kalyani plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Women running rural businesses related to farming, retailing, cottage industries, etc. are eligible for this plan. A loan amount of INR 100 lacs can be sanctioned, with no processing charges on the loan amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/msme-schemes-for-women\/\">MSME Schemes For Empowering Women Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_State_Bank_of_India_Stree_Shakti_package\"><\/span>2. State Bank of India: Stree Shakti package<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this plan, a loan amount of up to INR 5 lacs is issued to women-owned businesses with no collateral, and at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/business-loan-interest-rate\">lower interest rate<\/a> than the standard one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dena_Bank_Shakti_scheme\"><\/span>3. Dena Bank: Shakti scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme covers many sectors of women-owned businesses. They are education, retail trade, micro-credit, and others. Loans of amounts as high as INR 5 lacs are sanctioned without any processing fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Syndicate_Bank_Synd_Mahila_Shakti\"><\/span>4. Syndicate Bank: Synd Mahila Shakti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme supports not only new women-owned businesses but also existing ones. The woman seeking the loan is required to have a minimum of 50% stake in the business to be eligible for the loan, which can be paid back in 10 years. It also accepts applications by groups of women coming together to run a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_final_word\"><\/span><strong>The final word<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no dearth of women who have proved their mettle in the field of business. But there are thousands of other women whose entrepreneurial dreams are nipped in the bud because they can\u2019t secure financial backing for their enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned plans, schemes, and grants all aim at giving wings to their dreams. Although loans and grants differ in most aspects, both can help women-owned businesses survive and flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are obviously way better than loans because they don\u2019t have to be paid back, but they must be invested properly. Grantors keep a track of the businesses they support; your success will inspire them in their journey to support women-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is There any startup grants for women&#8217;s small business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are several startup grants available specifically for women&#8217;s small businesses. Here are a few options you might explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Amber Grant<\/strong>: Provides $10,000 in monthly grants and a year-end $25,000 grant to women entrepreneurs. They also offer a $100,000 grant annually to one of their grant recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comcast RISE Investment Fund<\/strong>: Offers grants to women-owned small businesses, including media placements and consulting services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Girlboss Foundation Grant<\/strong>: Awards grants of $15,000 to women-owned businesses in various industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant<\/strong>: Offers grants to women-owned businesses that are committed to social and environmental change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Halstead Grant<\/strong>: Provides a $7,500 cash grant plus other business resources to women jewelry designers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HerRise Microgrant<\/strong>: Offered by the Yva Jourdan Foundation, this grant awards $1,000 monthly to women of color entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IFundWomen Grants<\/strong>: A platform offering various grant opportunities for women-owned businesses, with matching grants from enterprise partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants<\/strong>: Provides up to $4,000 for small business owners, including women entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a woman entrepreneur and searching for grants and government schemes for women-owned businesses in India? 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