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Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant

National Grant for Mother-Owned Businesses offering a total of $25,000 to 25 Mompreneurs nationwide

Applications Are Closed

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 Are We Offering

$25,000 Fund For Mother-Owned Businesses

The $25,000 fund will make investments to 25 Mom business owners in the form of $1,000 micro grants.

Access To Resources

Join the Founders First family and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and gain exclusive access to webinars and other valuable resources.

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 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
  • 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

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