Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant
Her Agenda
$5,000
$5,000 grant for U.S. women entrepreneurs with an operating business. Apply by September 18, 2026. $25 fee ($12.50 for INSIDERs).
Her Agenda's Breakthrough Grant is a community-funded $5,000 award for women entrepreneurs on the verge of greatness. Volume III is now open to U.S. women founders with a currently operating business in any industry or stage. Applicants must be active subscribers to the free Her Agenda newsletter. A $25 general application fee applies ($12.50 for Her Agenda INSIDER members).
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $5,000 – $5,000
- Realistic amount
- $5,000 unrestricted cash award
- Deadline
- September 18, 2026
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- Women entrepreneurs with a currently operating U.S. business
- Active subscriber to the free Her Agenda newsletter (mandatory)
- Business may be in any industry or stage
- Must complete application and pay fee
Who is not eligible
- Idea-stage or pre-revenue businesses with no operations
- Applicants not subscribed to the Her Agenda newsletter
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Unrestricted use to fuel business growth
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Confirm eligibility and subscribe
Ensure you have an operating U.S. business and subscribe to the free Her Agenda newsletter before applying.
~0.25 hrs
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2
Pay application fee
Pay the $25 general application fee or $12.50 if you are a Her Agenda INSIDER member.
~0.25 hrs
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3
Complete and submit application
Answer the application questions and submit by September 18, 2026.
~1 hrs
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4
Await winner announcement
Winner is announced in November 2026.
Subscribe to the free newsletter first (mandatory). If you are an INSIDER member, the fee drops to $12.50.
Deadline & timing
Volume III cycle. Applications opened January 18, 2026; winner announced November 2026.
Deadline: September 18, 2026 — put it in your calendar before you close this tab.
Includes reminders one week and one day before. Verify on the official program page — funders move dates.
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Required documents
- Application fee payment
- Proof of active Her Agenda newsletter subscription
- Description of business and planned use of funds
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