Funding Your Business

Current Grant Programs to Meet a Variety of Needs

Child Care Business Opportunity Fund

• Grants of up to $25,000 available to licensed, qualified child care businesses in Connecticut, made possible through a partnership with the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC)​

• Includes grant programs targeting different stages of business, from start-ups to expansion

Launch Pad Grant Program

• Grants of up to $2,500 to qualified start-up businesses to put toward start-up costs​

• Applicants complete one of WBDC’s business courses, complete an application, and compete in a pitch competition where a panel of judges determines grant awardees

City-Specific Small Business Grant Programs –

New London, Torrington, Waterbury

• $2,500 to $10,000 grants available to qualified small businesses located in each municipality​

• Businesses do NOT need to be women-owned to qualify​

• Grants awarded for clearly-defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth, and profitability

• Applications are now open and will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted