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EmpowHer Grants Are Now Open for Women Founders Building for Good

Andrea WalkerNovember 3, 2026November 3, 202603 mins

Boundless Futures Foundation’s EmpowHer grants are open for women-owned businesses tackling poverty, hunger or sustainability. Here’s who qualifies.

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Last Call: The €20,000 Swarovski Foundation Grant Closes Nov. 9

Andrea WalkerNovember 3, 2026November 3, 202604 mins

Creatives ages 21 to 30 working on sustainability can apply for a €20,000 Swarovski Foundation grant, plus mentorship, through Nov. 9.

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Entreprenista Evolve Grant Offers $5,000 to Women Founders Through November 30

Andrea WalkerOctober 24, 2026October 24, 202605 mins

Women-owned and women-led businesses earning $100,000 or more can enter for a $5,000 cash grant from Entreprenista and IT Cosmetics. Entries close November 30.

Shophand Small Business Boost Grant Offers $2,500 in Cash and Support Through November 30

Andrea WalkerOctober 24, 2026October 24, 202604 mins

Small business owners can apply for $2,500 in cash plus $2,500 in hands-on tech and operations support from Shophand. Applications close November 30.

People using assistive technology in a garden at sunset: a woman wearing a headset holds a handheld device on a pole, a young man in a wheelchair pets a golden retriever service dog beside a smiling woman, and another woman sits at a driving simulator.

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Open Grants Up to $100,000 for Nonprofits

Andrea WalkerOctober 19, 2026October 19, 202606 mins

Nonprofits and schools can request $25,000 to $100,000 from Honda and the Honda USA Foundation for programs in education, environment, mobility and traffic safety. Applications close October 31.

Sephora beauty grant offering $100,000 for founders

Sephora Beauty Grant Opens With $100,000 for Founders

Andrea WalkerOctober 12, 2026October 19, 202606 mins

Beauty, haircare, skincare and fragrance founders can apply for $100,000, pro-bono consulting and a meeting with Sephora merchants. Applications close November 6.