Now in its 21st year, the WIN Entrepreneurial Micro Grant has supported the dreams of 88 women-owned businesses through grants and scholarships totaling over $82,000 to date.
The initial grant of $500 allowed a young massage therapist to purchase a credit card machine to allow for safer transactions with her clients. Since that time, the program has supported the purchases of items such as commercial grade mixers, refrigerators and computer equipment to assistance with marketing campaigns, industry certifications and scholarships to WBDC training sessions with past grants ranging in size from $500 to $2,400.
Open to Women-Owned businesses in these six Valley communities: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton. WIN Grant Applications are due by Friday, October 10th. The 2025 Micro Grant Awards will be announced in December.
Due to the members’ outstanding passion for philanthropy and helping others, in 2007 the Grant Committee established the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Fund through the Valley Community Foundation to ensure it will continue for future generations.
The Women In Networking (WIN) Council was formed as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational & dynamic. Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month -- Coffee & Networking prior to the start of the meeting. Those looking succeed, achieve & prosper through sharing individual knowledge, skills and resources are welcome.
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