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  • Grant Application

    Applications due by Friday, October 23 at 11:59 PM EST
  • The WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female Founders is a new funding initiative to invest in the next generation of the fastest growing segment of women-owned businesses – Black female founders.

    The grant program will provide up to $6,000 funding awards to Black female entrepreneurs in STEM currently enrolled in college or university, or a recent college or university graduate.

    Who Should Apply

    • Black female entrepreneurs
    • Collegiate level; undergrad, graduate or doctorate; or recent graduate (within the last 6 months)
    • Preference will be given to:
      • Businesses in STEM fields
      • Businesses that address a sustainable future
      • A demonstrated need for funds

    How it Works

    • The grant application period will be open Thursday, October 7 at 5 PM through Friday, October 23 at 11:59 PM EST.
    • WBENC and Cummins will review all grant applications and determine awards based on specific scoring criteria and demonstrated need.
    • Grant awardees will be announced on November 12, 2020.
    • WBENC and Cummins will host a special webinar event to announce the grant awardees.

    Questions?

    Contact us at nextgen@wbenc.org.

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