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National Grant • For Mother-Owned Businesses

The Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant.

A business grant + accelerator combined into one — offering $20,000 total to 20 mompreneurs nationwide.

$20,000

Total Fund

20

Finalists

$1,000+

Award + Program
Access

Closed

Application Status

Kitty Fund Grant
Our Why

The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founders 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.

What we're 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.

Choose one program.

Every finalist picks a single program to join — not both.

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)

Learn more →
OR
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)

Learn more →

Key dates.

Mark your calendar — here's the full timeline.

Jan 1, 2027
Pre-registration opens
Mar 9, 2027
Full application opens
Apr 13, 2027
Application closes
Apr 16, 2027
Semifinalists announced
May 4, 2027
Finalists announced · virtual press event

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

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Kitty Fund cycle opens?

The next Kitty Fund cycle opens in 2027. Sign up now and we’ll notify you when applications are coming up.

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