Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant
This grant is provided by Founders First CDC
Grant Amount
$1KOpen date
Application Deadline
About This Grant
The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. Each year, selected finalists receive a $1,000 micro-grant plus free access to one of Founders First CDC’s signature business programs (finalists choose one): Passport Community (a $1,499 value) or Zebra Leadership (a $1,699 value).
The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founders First CEO Kim Folsom’s mother, Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, who passed away in March of 2020.
Key dates (2027):
- Jan 1, 2027: Pre-registration opens
- Mar 9, 2027: Full application opens
- Apr 13, 2027: Application closes
- Apr 16, 2027: Semifinalists announced
- May 4, 2027: Finalists announced (virtual press event)
How You Can Use the Funds
- Grant money can be used in whatever way Founders need to use it - like seeking professional assistance with preparing documents to qualify for funding
Documents Required
- Complete full application which includes information about your business and a short pitch video
Eligibility Requirements
- Identify as a Mom business owner
- Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
- Must have an active U.S.-based business
- Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
- Must have between 2 to 100 employees
- Minimum of 1 year in business
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