Nonprofit organization

Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program (United States)

Last update: Feb 13, 2025 Last update: Feb 13, 2025

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Location:USA
USA
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:NGO
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: USD 10,000
Award floor: USD 2,500
Sector:Gender & Human Rights, Private Sector & Trade
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Private Sector
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: Feb 13, 2025

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Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program (United States)The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is inviting applications for the Ignite Grant Program, which offers grants of up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut. Ignite is des
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms