Restaurant Grant Alerts / Grant status / EmpowHer Grant
Yes. Open - Fall 2026 cycle opened November 1, 2026; rolling review, awards in spring 2027. This page was last checked against the official program page on November 3, 2026.
Status as of November 3, 2026: Open
| Source channel | Foundation's official website (Boundless Futures Foundation) |
|---|---|
| Announced by the funder | Fall 2026 cycle opened November 1, 2026 (official page) |
| Retrieved & last checked by us | November 3, 2026 |
| Provider | Boundless Futures Foundation |
|---|---|
| Amount | Up to $50,000, paid as reimbursement against receipts |
| Deadline | Fall 2026 cycle opened November 1, 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and grants are awarded in spring 2027; no single closing date is published |
| Who can apply | Female founders aged 22+. The business must be a registered for-profit entity operating in the United States, more than 50% woman-owned, already earning revenue, and no more than five years old, and must make a clear social impact: poverty, hunger or humanitarian aid, or sustainability and the environment. Funded applicants self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check. Applications are submitted through the foundation's Submittable portal, linked from its website. |
| Application fee | Free |
| Official page | https://boundlessfutures.org |
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