WBC Funding Center

Find the connections, tools, and resources your Women's Business Center needs to thrive.

Are you a small business owner?

We have resources designed just for you!

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.

Line of Credit Requirements

Lines of Credit will need to be established by your host organization, so you will need your host Executive Director or Finance Officer involved in this process!

Your host will need to provide:

Host Organization Tax Returns (3 years)
Interim Financials for current year
Outline of existing debts and accompanying terms
Use of Funds Statement
Supporting Documentation (Executed WBC award, or other grant award documents)

Line of Credit Terms

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Grant Opportunities for Women's Business Centers

XERO Subgrant FOA

Apply by Sept. 29th

AWBC is seeking to award up to five (5) WBCs with the purpose of marketing a six-month complimentary subscription to Xero accounting software. This partnership is designed to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses with modern financial tools and education that support their growth and long-term sustainability.

Each awardee will be assigned a unique registration link to track engagement and measure success, with WBCs compensated based on the number of registrations generated.

VIEW THE FOA

APPLY FOR THE SUBGRANT OPPORTUNITY

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

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What WBC Staff Have to Say About Working With Our Funding Partners

Nancy Swift- Executive Director, Women's Business Center at Jedi

"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."

Elizabeth Freer- Director, SD CEO West Women's Business Center

"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!

Get In Touch- funding@awbc.org