WBDC Grants Open in February
Through Ignite, WBDC offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in Connecticut for clearly-defined project that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.
A new application period begins February 3 and runs through March 18, and provides women entrepreneurs to take meaningful steps toward growth, stability, and long-term success.
Child Care Business Opportunity Fund
The WBDC Child Care Business Support Program, in partnership with theConnecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), offers grant funding of up to $25,000 to qualified child care providers across the state. These grants help licensed and aspiring home- and center-based child care businesses cover critical start-up costs, expand operations, and increase capacity to serve more families.
Start-up grants can be up to $5,000 for family homes, $10,000 for group homes, and $25,000 for centers, while expansion grants of up to $25,000 can support growth goals that create additional slots and strengthen business sustainability.
The upcoming application period runs from February 1 - 28.
The Women’s Business Development Council supports economic prosperity for women and strengthens communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut.
Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.
Interested in Moving Your Business to Fairfield CT?
Contact us and we’ll show you what makes Fairfield a viable choice for your business.
Mark S. Barnhart,
Director of Community & Economic Development
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3120 (office)
(203) 767-2854 (mobile)
(203) 256-3129 (fax)
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org