Funding Your Business
WBDC provides grants that can help you grow your business!
WBDC provides small business grants to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs reach their goals.
Current grant programs meet a variety of needs for businesses at all stages across Connecticut.
Not finding a grant that meets your needs? Interested in a loan?
Consider meeting with a WBDC Business Advisor who can help you explore other options for accessing capital for your business. We also offer classes that can help you understand and prepare for accessing capital.
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$2,500 to $10,000 grants available to qualified women-owned small businesses
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Grants of up to $2,500 to qualified start-up businesses
- Grants of up to $25,000 available to licensed, qualified child care businesses, made possible through a partnership with CT OEC
WBDC City-Specific Grant Programs
If your business is based on one of the following cities, you may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 from the city and WBDC. In Torrington and Waterbury, you may qualify even if your business is not women-owned.
