Amber Grant for Women Canada
Monthly $10,000 grants awarded to three women-owned businesses every month, with one annual $25,000 year-end grand prize. Simple application process with rolling monthly deadlines for Canadian and American women entrepreneurs across all industries.
🚀 2026 Amber Grant Program Highlights
Honoring Women Entrepreneurs Since 1998
Founded by WomensNet in 1998 to honor Amber Wigdahl, who died at 19 before realizing her business dreams, the Amber Grant has awarded over $10 million to women entrepreneurs in the United States and Canada. With monthly $10,000 grants and a $25,000 annual award, this accessible grant program supports women at all business stages.
Amber Grant Award Programs
General Business Grant
• Awarded monthly to one general women-owned business
• All industries and business stages eligible
• Automatic entry to $25,000 year-end award
• Winners announced by 23rd of following month
Eligibility Requirements
Ownership: 50%+ women-owned business
Location: United States or Canada
Age: 18+ years old
Business Stage: Any stage including pre-launch ideas
📋 Application Details:
- • Application Fee: $15 (one-time for all grants)
- • Process: Simple short essay about business
- • Deadline: Rolling monthly submissions
- • Announcement: By 23rd of following month
- • Eligibility: Automatic for all related grants
- • Industry: No industry restrictions
Idea-Stage Business Grant
• Monthly award for businesses in idea/startup stage
• Pre-launch and early-stage businesses eligible
• No revenue requirement
• Same application process as Monthly Amber Grant
• Automatic year-end award eligibility
Startup Grant Focus
Target: Businesses in planning or early launch phase
Purpose: Help turn ideas into reality
Stage: Pre-revenue or minimal revenue
Application: One submission covers all grant types
Rotating Industry Focus
Monthly award focused on a specific business category that rotates each month. Categories include retail, service-based, e-commerce, health/wellness, technology, creative industries, and more based on WomensNet's monthly selection.
Category Examples
Retail: Product-based businesses and stores
Service: Professional and personal services
E-commerce: Online retail and digital products
Creative: Arts, design, and creative ventures
Annual Grand Prize
• One annual award selected from monthly winners
• Three $25,000 grants awarded each year
• Automatic entry for all monthly grant recipients
• No additional application required
• Selected at end of calendar year
Year-End Selection
Pool: All monthly grant winners from the year
Awards: Three separate $25K grants annually
Timing: Announced at year-end
Total Value: $35,000 potential for monthly winners
Amber Grant Application Process
Go to WomensNet Amber Grant application portal
Write brief essay about yourself and business dream
One-time application fee for all grant eligibility
Winners announced by 23rd of following month
📅 Application Timeline
- • Submissions: Rolling monthly basis
- • Review Period: Following month
- • Announcement: By 23rd of next month
- • Application Fee: $15 one-time payment
- • Grant Types: Automatically considered for all
- • Year-End: Monthly winners auto-entered
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