$5,000 for Women Entrepreneurs – Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant

The Breakthrough Grant: Volume III is providing $5,000 in funding to a woman entrepreneur looking for capital to take an existing business to its next stage. The programme is community-funded by Her Agenda readers, members and supporters.

Here’s what you can expect:

• $5,000 cash grant

• One entrepreneur will receive the award

• Businesses from any industry or stage can apply

• Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs overcome financial barriers and grow their businesses

• Community-funded rather than investment funding

• No equity is mentioned as being taken

• General application fee is $25

• Her Agenda INSIDER members receive a 50% discount, reducing the fee to $12.50.

Who can apply?

• Women entrepreneurs

• Applicants must have a currently operating business

• Businesses can be in any industry

• Businesses can be at any stage, provided they're already operating

• Applicants must be active subscribers to the Her Agenda newsletter to be considered.

Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm ET.