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Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant

A Business Grant + Accelerator Combined Into One

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National Grant for Mother-Owned Businesses offering a total of $20,000 to 20 Mompreneurs nationwide

Full Application Opens March 2026

What You Need to Know

TOTAL FUND

$20,000

FINALISTS

20

AWARD

$1,000 + Program Access

PROGRAMS

Passport or Zebra

Our Why

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.

The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. 

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

Please visit the Grant FAQ page for more information.

What We Are Offering

$1,000 Micro-Grant

Flexible funding you can put toward the needs that matter most — equipment, operations, staffing, or growth.

Free Program Access

As a finalist, you’ll also join one of our signature business programs at no cost: Passport Community or Zebra Leadership.

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Programs Included With Your Grant

PASSPORT COMMUNITY

Weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance — designed to help you scale faster and smarter.

Value: $1,499 for a 3-month subscription (free for finalists)

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ZEBRA LEADERSHIP

A 6-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence.

Value: $1,699 (free for finalists)

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How it Works

  • Full Application Opens March 2026
  • 20 finalists announced at virtual press event
  • Applications reviewed and semi-finalists selected
  • Finalists join a program and receive $1,000 grant

Eligibility Requirements

  • Identify as a Mom business owner
  • Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
  • Must have an active U.S. based business
  • Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
  • Must have between 2 to 100 employees
  • Minimum of 1 year in business

Don’t miss this opportunity to combine funding + training.

Full Application Opens March 2026

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