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Founders First CDC

Kitty Fund National Grant for mother-owned businesses

Opening soon

Key facts

Deadline
Opens Mar 9, 2027 · due Apr 13, 2027
Award size
Up to $1,000
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Small business
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

This grant gives $1,000 each to 20 businesses owned by mothers across the US. Winners also get a free seat in a business-growth program. Pre-registration opens January 1, 2027.

Application (opens Mar 9, 2027) Add dates to my calendar

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Mar23
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Apr6
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Apr10
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Apr13
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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