Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program

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Grants of USD 10,000-40,000 for women-owned businesses (51%+ women-led) engaged in social and environmental change. Annual budget USD 100,000-200,000. Requirements: 3+ years operating, under USD 1M revenue. Focus on climate advocacy, women empowerment, sustainable economy. Application ongoing, selections monthly.

Source: https://www.africanamericangrants.org/eileen-fisher-grant-women-business.html

Funding Details

Funder

Eileen Fisher, Inc. (Women-Owned Business Grant Program)

Funding Goal

Grants to women-owned small businesses engaged in social or environmental change. Specifically supports businesses that: increase women's leadership in decision-making, train women and girls in sustainable development, remediation, and outreach, and engage women in the sustainable economy. The program aims to empower women entrepreneurs whose businesses are making a positive impact on people and the environment.

Funding Amount

Grants ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 40,000, with approximately USD 200,000 distributed annually across approximately 5 grants. (9.000 € – 36.000 €)

How to Apply

Applications accepted April 1 to April 30 (5pm EST deadline). Applicants go to the Eileen Fisher grant website to apply online. Required documents include: name and pronouns, email, business name, website, IRS letter of determination, board of directors list, IRS Form 990, financial statements, operations budget, year-end financial statement.

Target Region

United States

Official Page

https://www.eileen-fisher.com/pages/grants

Last Checked

2026-03-13 16:39

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Business must be based in the United States
• Business must be at least 51% women-owned and managed
• Business must have been in operation for at least 3 years
• Annual gross revenue must be less than USD 1 million

Project Scope

• Business must focus on social or environmental change (sustainability, women's empowerment, etc.)

Required Documents

• Required documents: IRS letter of determination, IRS Form 990, board list, financial statements, operations budget

Constraints

• Applications only accepted April 1–30 annually
• Only one application per organization per cycle

Summary

The Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program has been supporting women entrepreneurs since 2004, providing USD 10,000–40,000 grants to approximately 5 women-owned small businesses per year. The program focuses on businesses that combine entrepreneurship with environmental and social change — particularly those increasing women's leadership, providing sustainability education, and advancing the circular or sustainable economy. Eligibility is limited to US-based businesses (operating for 3+ years, annual revenue under USD 1 million) that are at least 51% women-owned and managed. Applications are accepted annually during April, with grantees selected based on their impact on people and the environment. The program reflects Eileen Fisher's broader company philosophy around sustainability and women's empowerment. It is particularly relevant for women-led small businesses in the sustainable fashion, environmental services, or social enterprise sectors. While the primary focus is on women-owned businesses (not NGOs), organizations with a business component addressing environmental sustainability and women's empowerment could qualify. The grant amounts are modest (USD 10,000–40,000) and the program is highly competitive.

Historical Context

Program established in 2004 to coincide with Eileen Fisher's company anniversary. Initially granted USD 100,000 total annually (up to USD 10,000 per recipient). As of 2019, increased to USD 200,000 per year with grants of USD 10,000–40,000. Roughly 5 grants of approximately USD 700,000 total have been distributed per year in recent cycles (conflicting figures in source).

Sources

• https://www.africanamericangrants.org/eileen-fisher-grant-women-business.html

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