Center to award $25,000 in grants to women veteran entrepreneurs

Jan. 08, 2025 — DENTON — The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE), a program within the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, has announced its fifth annual Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant program, offering five $5,000 grants to established Texas women veteran businesses.

Applications will be accepted from Jan. 21 through Feb. 21, with winners announced on March 11, 2025.

“Our veterans have given so much to our country, and we’re honored to give back by supporting their entrepreneurial journeys,” said Tracy Irby, CWE director. “This $5,000 grant can be a game-changer, whether it’s used to purchase equipment, expand marketing efforts, or bring a new idea to life. We’ve seen firsthand how this funding can transform a business, and we’re excited to help more women veterans achieve their goals in 2025.”

Grant recipients can use the funding for various business growth initiatives, including equipment and machinery purchases, technology acquisition, inventory and raw materials, property improvements, marketing initiatives, and other qualified business development activities.

As part of the program, grant recipients will receive comprehensive support, including one-on-one mentorship with business advisors or veteran mentors, participation in a virtual small business training course series covering business planning, marketing, legal considerations, insurance, accounting, and finance, and complete a business plan.

Interested applicants can find detailed information, FAQs, and the application at twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/veteran-woman-grant/.

About the Center for Women Entrepreneurs

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University is a program within the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership. The JNIWL is dedicated to preparing women to take on successful roles in business and public service. Its three specialized centers — Center for Student Leadership, Center for Women Entrepreneurs, and Center for Women in Government — ensure women have the education to establish careers as successful executives, the skills for building entrepreneurial businesses, and the framework needed to run for public office.

Page last updated 4:17 PM, January 8, 2025