National Kitty Fund:
Helping Mom-Preneurs
Grow Their Businesses.

A total of $25,000 will be awarded to 25 Mom-Preneurs across the nation.

The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founder’s First CEO Kim Folsom‘s mother, Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, who passed away in March of 2020.

In 2020, the fund made its first investments of $13K in 50 Moms running small businesses nationwide. In 2021, the amount increased from $250 to $500 for the 50 recipients.

For 2022, a total of $25,000 will be awarded as $500 grants to 50 businesses. 

For 2023, this $25,000 fund will make investments of $1,000 to 25 mother-led business owners in the form of grants.

Pre-Register For 2024

2024 Kitty Fund applications open in March 2024

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Please email support@foundersfirstcdc.org with any questions about the Grant.

Please visit the Grant FAQ page for more information.


How it Works

  • Grant money can be used in whatever way Founders need to use it - like seeking professional assistance with preparing documents to qualify for funding
  • Complete full application which includes information about your business and a short pitch video
  • All completed applications will be reviewed and 50 grant semi-finalists will be selected for our final judging round
  • All 25 grant finalists are announced during a live press event


Eligibility Requirements

  • Founder identifies as a mother
  • Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
  • Business must be located in the United States.
  • Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
  • Must have between 2 to 50 employees

Pre-Register For The
2024 Kitty Fund Mother-Led Business Grant

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Founders First offers intensive growth accelerators to help founders like you to grow and expand their businesses.

While the time required is significant, 87% saw increased revenue in just 3-6 months following completion. For more details watch this video of a recent pitch competition to see the impact of our accelerators.

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Founders First offers intensive growth accelerators to help founders like you to grow and expand their businesses.

While the time required is significant, 87% saw increased revenue in just 3-6 months following completion. For more details watch this video of a recent pitch competition to see the impact of our accelerators.

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