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Funding Support for Women's Business Center Operations
Is your Women's Business Center facing cashflow issues due to delayed funder payment or other factors? Find out if a Line of Credit specifically designed for Women's Business Centers is right for you. Our partners at Stearns Bank are ready to help.
Grant Opportunities for Women's Business Centers
Funding Center Cohort FOA
This program provides a collaborative learning environment where WBCs will gain specialized training in loan readiness, commercial loans, alternative financing options, and capital strategies while directly supporting access to funding for WBC clients.
Awards to WBCs will be based on participation in the monthly cohort and lending referrals, receiving 1% of any funding closed through eligible sources available on AWBC’s HOPE2Women Funding Center.
Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
What WBC Staff Have to Say About Working With Our Funding Partners
"We received approval for a line of credit within 4 days. My Accountant said that's "Business Unusual!" He has referred someone else to Stearns Bank already too."
"SD CEO West WBC has four well-qualified businesses funded by Stearns Bank recently. All four clients are thrilled with the results of working with Stearns Bank. Thank you, Kelly and Isaac, and the entire Stearns Bank team!"
We are constantly looking for and adding new funding opportunities for WBCs.
Be sure to check back here for updates, or join our AWBC member groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay informed.
Need help getting started? Get in touch with the AWBC team.
We are happy to guide you on next steps!