Apply for Enthuse Foundation Grant 2026: Business Support for Women Entrepreneurs

Application Deadline: April 27, 2026

About the Grant

Applications are now open for the Enthuse Foundation Grant 2026, offering business support funding to women entrepreneurs. The Enthuse Foundation provides monthly grants and resources to support female founders at different stages of their business journey. Unlike traditional funding, this grant focuses on accessible, flexible financial support, making it ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Enthuse Foundation was founded with a mission to pay it forward for the new generation of women entrepreneurs and the next wave of women business leaders. The grant program helps provide a solid foundation for founders and supports the entire entrepreneur both professionally and personally. In 2025, the Enthuse Foundation awarded eight grants to eight women entrepreneurs, totaling $37,000.

Grant Benefits

Selected applicants receive:

• Direct financial support for their business (specific grant amounts vary by category)
• Access to a community of women entrepreneurs through the Enthuse Foundation network
• Increased visibility and credibility through association with the Foundation
• Opportunities for business growth and scaling with targeted funding for specific needs

2026 Grant Categories and Values:

• Environmental Impact Grant ($5,000) – For a woman CPG entrepreneur with an environmental component to their business (sponsored by KSI Foundation)
• Insurance Grant ($2,500) – Funds allocated towards business-related insurance costs, including equipment, products, disaster-related, and warehouse costs
• Technology Grant ($2,500) – Funds go towards technological resources, including web hosting platforms, inventory management, and other software needed
• Marketing Grant ($2,500) – Funds allocated for marketing, including social media advertisements, email campaigns, or printed promotional materials
• Health & Wellness Grant ($2,500) – Provides funds for health insurance or health-related costs (including mental health services)
• Retirement Grant ($2,500) – Provides funding for retirement savings
• Wealth Building Grant ($2,500) – Designed to help women entrepreneurs begin building personal wealth today through a dedicated investment account (accessible now, unlike traditional retirement savings)
• External Support Grant ($2,500) – Funds specifically for external support to help fuel business growth, including finance managers, lawyers, or tax professionals

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Enthuse Foundation Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements:

• Identify as a woman entrepreneur
• Have an established Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) business
• The business must be the entrepreneur’s full-time job
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrate a clear business need and growth plan (prove use of funds)
• Show passion, commitment, and entrepreneurial drive
• Must not have received money from the Enthuse Foundation before through the Pitch Competition or Grant Program
• If selected, submit required New Vendor Forms

Evaluation Criteria (Rubric):

• Demonstrate financial need
• Strength of interview and written answers
• A clear plan for the use of grant

Note: Individual grants may have their own specific grant criteria. The Environmental Impact Grant ($5,000) specifically requires an environmental component to the business.

Timeline

• March 9, 2026 – Grant applications open
• April 27, 2026 – Grant applications close
• June 2026 – Recipients notified and grants distributed

How to Apply

Apply through the official Enthuse Foundation grants page.

Application Link: Click here

Applications typically require:

• Business details (including CPG focus)
• Funding needs explanation (how you will use the grant)
• Short responses about your entrepreneurial journey
• Demonstration of financial need
• Clear plan for grant use

Why This Grant Matters

Women entrepreneurs face unique barriers to accessing capital, particularly in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Traditional funding sources often overlook early-stage businesses, and women founders receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital and small business loans. The Enthuse Foundation Grant addresses these barriers by providing flexible, targeted funding that can be used for specific business needs whether that’s insurance, marketing, technology, health care, retirement savings, or professional services. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid, making them particularly valuable for early-stage entrepreneurs. The Foundation’s holistic approach supporting not just business growth but also founder health, wealth, and retirement recognizes that successful businesses are built by founders who are themselves supported financially and personally.

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Enthuse Foundation Grant Program