Plain-language brief
What this opportunity funds
Launch Pad: A WBDC Grant Program Advancing Early-Stage Businesses The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $2,500 to qua
Eligibility at a glance
- Eligible applicants
- WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program. The WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program provides grants of up to $2,500 to help cover eligible start-up costs for early-stage businesses. It’s open to for-profit companies that are at least 51% woman-owned, headquartered in Connecticut, majority-owned by a Connecticut resident, and in business for less than two years, with revenues or expenses already incurred. Applicants must complete an approved WBDC business course, meet participation requirements, and compete in a pitch-based selection process. The application deadline varies by course cohort, and applicants must submit by 11:59 p.m. on the assigned due date.
- Eligible locations
- CT
- Eligible activities
- See the official notice for eligible project activities.
- Matching requirement
- Not specified
- Registration
- Verify with the application portal
Application process
- Read the complete official notice and confirm every eligibility rule.
- Complete required registrations early; federal registrations can take time.
- Build the budget, work plan, evidence, and attachments requested by the sponsor.
- Submit through the official portal and retain the confirmation.
Change history
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