{"id":62499,"date":"2025-09-12T18:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=62499"},"modified":"2025-09-12T18:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:48:40","slug":"starther-grant-2025-empowering-texas-women-entrepreneurs-with-5000-funding-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=62499","title":{"rendered":"StartHER Grant 2025: Empowering Texas Women Entrepreneurs with $5,000 Funding Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"712\">The <strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"360\">Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE)<\/strong> at Texas Woman\u2019s University has officially announced the launch of the <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"455\">StartHER Grant 2025<\/strong>, designed to support women-owned startups across Texas. This initiative provides funding and resources to help women entrepreneurs establish, expand, and strengthen their businesses, while also driving innovation and economic growth in local communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1060\">The program is part of CWE\u2019s ongoing mission to provide resources, mentorship, and capital to women entrepreneurs, ensuring that they have the tools to thrive in competitive markets. With grants of <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"922\">$5,000<\/strong>, the StartHER Grant aims to address some of the most pressing financial challenges faced by women-owned startups in their early stages.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1096\">About the StartHER Grant<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1341\">The StartHER Grant offers financial assistance to Texas-based, woman-owned businesses. Successful applicants will receive a <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\">$5,000 award<\/strong>, provided in two installments, with the requirement of a <strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1316\">10% match ($500)<\/strong> by the business owner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1591\">A total of <strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1367\">10 grants<\/strong> will be awarded in 2025, making this a highly competitive program. Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to carefully prepare their documentation and applications to ensure compliance with the program\u2019s eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1627\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1717\">To qualify for the StartHER Grant 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<li data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1817\">The business must be <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1757\">Texas-based<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1777\">woman-owned<\/strong> (at least 51% ownership and control).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1907\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1907\">The business must be <strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1867\">five years old or less<\/strong>, formed after <strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1904\">September 25, 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1962\">The company must have <strong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1959\">five or fewer employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2040\">The business must be structured as a <strong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2018\">legal entity<\/strong>, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2109\"><strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2052\">LLC<\/strong> (with Certificate of Formation and membership details)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2175\">\n<p data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2175\"><strong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2129\">Corporation<\/strong> (with Articles of Incorporation and bylaws)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2244\">\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2244\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2212\">DBA\/Assumed Name Certificate<\/strong> (filed with the county clerk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2308\">\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2308\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2274\">Partnership Agreement<\/strong> (showing ownership percentages)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2402\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2360\">Valid third-party Woman-Owned Certification<\/strong> (must clearly state woman-owned status)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<p data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2495\">The business must be in <strong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2446\">good standing<\/strong> with all state tax and licensing requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2500\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2528\">Eligible Use of Funds<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2638\">The grant is designed to fund critical aspects of business growth. Recipients may use the grant money for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<li data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<p data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2696\">Purchase of <strong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2693\">equipment, technology, or inventory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2749\">Procurement of <strong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2731\">raw materials<\/strong> for production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2820\"><strong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2777\">Property improvements<\/strong> that directly increase business revenue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2905\">Funding for <strong data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2853\">certifications<\/strong>, marketing strategies, and advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2910\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2944\">Restrictions on Grant Usage<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3029\">The following expenses are <strong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2989\">not eligible<\/strong> for funding under the StartHER Grant:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3109\">\n<li data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3054\">Wages and salaries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3081\">\n<p data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3081\">Real estate purchases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3109\">\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3109\">Payment of sales taxes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3114\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3140\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3351\">The application window opened on <strong data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3194\">August 26, 2025<\/strong>, and will close at <strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3260\">5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, September 26, 2025<\/strong>. Applicants are advised to carefully prepare all required documentation before applying.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3390\">Key details of the process include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"4296\">\n<li data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3520\">\n<p data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3520\">Applications can be revisited and updated prior to submission. However, once submitted, no further changes will be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3615\">\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3615\"><strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3563\">Legal entity formation documentation<\/strong> must clearly show business ownership and control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3802\">\n<p data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3802\">All required information and documentation, including proposals, quotes, vendor estimates, or preliminary invoices of what the grant will fund, must be uploaded with the application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3891\">\n<p data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3891\">Incomplete applications or missing documents will result in <strong data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3888\">automatic rejection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"4225\">\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"4225\">The application requires complete responses to the <strong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3967\">Company Background<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3995\">Project Information<\/strong> sections. Applicants must copy and paste the required form (provided in the guidelines) into their applications. If responses are buried within proposals and not easily accessible to reviewers, the application will be rejected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4296\">\n<p data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4296\">Multiple documents should be combined into one PDF for submission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4301\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4330\">Required Documentation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4421\">Applicants must provide one or more of the following to confirm legal entity formation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4943\">\n<li data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4650\">\n<p data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4650\"><strong data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4452\">LLC Formation Documents<\/strong> (Certificate of Formation and membership details). If multiple owners are involved, including at least one male, the complete Articles of Organization with ownership percentages must be included.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4720\">\n<p data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4720\"><strong data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4678\">Corporation Documents<\/strong> (Articles of Incorporation and bylaws).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4796\">\n<p data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4796\"><strong data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4757\">Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)<\/strong> \u2013 filed with the local county clerk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4860\">\n<p data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4860\"><strong data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4824\">Partnership Agreement<\/strong> with clear ownership percentages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4861\" data-end=\"4943\">\n<p data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"4943\"><strong data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"4904\">Third-party Woman-Owned Certification<\/strong> stating the business is woman-owned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4948\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4950\" data-end=\"4970\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5073\">\n<li data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5010\">\n<p data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5010\"><strong data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"4992\">Grant Opening:<\/strong> August 26, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5073\">\n<p data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5073\"><strong data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5038\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5140\">Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5145\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5171\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5249\">For questions or additional support, applicants may reach out directly to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5251\" data-end=\"5317\"><strong data-start=\"5251\" data-end=\"5285\">Center for Women Entrepreneurs<\/strong><br data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5288\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5298\" data-end=\"5315\">cwegrants@twu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5319\" data-end=\"5322\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5359\">Why the StartHER Grant Matters<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5361\" data-end=\"5708\">The StartHER Grant is more than just financial support; it is an investment in the future of women\u2019s entrepreneurship in Texas. By providing critical resources for early-stage businesses, CWE ensures that women-owned startups can overcome financial barriers, bring their ideas to market, and contribute meaningfully to local and state economies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5916\">For women entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses, this grant offers not only financial support but also the credibility and recognition that come with being selected by such a competitive program.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5918\" data-end=\"5921\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5923\" data-end=\"5937\">Apply Now<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"6169\">Women entrepreneurs in Texas who meet the eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity. The <strong data-start=\"6065\" data-end=\"6088\">StartHER Grant 2025<\/strong> could be the catalyst that helps launch or scale your business to new heights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6304\"><b>For more Information and Applications:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/twu.edu\/center-women-entrepreneurs\/starther\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">opportunitiesconnect.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman\u2019s University has officially announced the launch of the StartHER Grant 2025, designed to support women-owned startups across Texas. 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