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FISHNETS FOUNDATION

SEED GRANT APPLICATION

To be eligible for a Fishnets Foundation Grant you must be 18 years of age and be a resident of Minnesota ot Western Wisconsin. If awarded a grant you will be asked to provide proof of age and residence.


Grants will range up to $10,000. Some grants awarded may be a cost-reimbursement grant for legitimate approved business expenses. Terms and conditions will be included in the award letter. We will contact you via e-mail from our official business email if you are awarded a grant.


Privacy Notice: Information submitted through this application is collected solely for purposes related to evaluating and administering Fishnets Foundation grant opportunities. Fishnets Foundation does not sell applicant information and will not use applicant business ideas, trade secrets, or proprietary information for its own commercial benefit. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Fishnets Foundation Privacy Policy.



  1. About You & Your Business

Tell us what you're building, why it matters, and what you need to take the next step.

Applicant Name:

Multi-line address
Business Structure:

Information:

  1. Your Grant Request

What will you use the funding for?
Select all that apply:
How will this funding help your business?

  1. Your Impact

How will your business benefit women, families, or your community?

  1. Where Are You Now?

Check all that apply:

  1. Business Snapshot

Other Funding:

  1. Additional Support

Would you benefit from:

  1. Attachments

Please include what you have:

  • Resume or professional biography

  • Business plan, if available

  • Business budget

  • Marketing materials, if available

  • Business registration, if applicable

  • Product/service photos, if helpful


Don't have everything yet? That's okay.

Tell us where you are in your journey.

Certification

I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. If awarded funding, I agree to use the funds for the purposes described in this application and provide progress updates as requested.

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How We Choose:

We consider:

  • Mission fit

  • Community impact

  • Business potential

  • Leadership

  • Financial need

  • Readiness

  • Innovation

  • How the funding will be used


Fishnets Foundation

Investing in Women. Building Stronger Communities. Creating Lasting Change.


We believe that supporting women entrepreneurs creates opportunity that reaches far beyond one business. It strengthens families, grows local economies, and helps build stronger communities.



Curious whether you'd qualify?

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Impact Grants are for registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs that serve women — in economic empowerment, education, leadership, health, housing stability, violence prevention, or financial literacy. If your organization is doing that work and can show what it achieves, this one's for you.

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The Seed Fund is for women-owned businesses at the beginning or ready to grow. It funds the practical things: forming the business, equipment, marketing, product development, professional help, early operating costs. Your business doesn't have to be incorporated yet.

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Think you qualify? Apply now.

Women Entrepreneurs Seed Grant

Empowering Women. Building Futures.

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The Fishnets Foundation provides seed funding to women entrepreneurs who are launching or growing businesses that create economic opportunity, jobs, innovation, and positive community impact.

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