Small Business Grants for Women
By Patricia Williams, published May 16, 2006
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If you’re a woman, small business grants are available to you when starting your business, as well as if you need a little extra help along the way. Unlike loans, most grants do not need to be paid back. Such grants make it very practical for women to advance in their small business practices.Woman Small Business Grants Available with Research
When you’re a woman, small business grants may seem difficult to obtain, but in actuality, they’re not. In fact, some organizations are geared especially for women and women only. These organizations have specific guidelines to follow for obtaining a grant. It’s important to know how to write a grant proposal and cover letter. Below are some guidelines to help you along the way.
Woman Small Business Grants: Writing the Cover Letter for a Grant Proposal
If you’re a woman, small business grants are a wonderful way to fund a project or business, but first you need to write a cover letter and grant proposal. This article will focus on what goes in your cover letter. Grant proposals require a lot of work, research, clarity and purpose, so be sure to know specifically what you’re needing.
A cover letter should include:
AMOUNT: We are pleased to submit this proposal in the amount of...Your first paragraph tells the amount.
PURPOSE: This grant is for the purpose of...
HIGHLIGHTS:
· What you plan to do
· Programs
· Specific purpose
· Provide for the needs of...
RELATIONSHIP:
· Mention how this organization might be tied in to your organization
· You have been a support in the past
· Thanks for attending shindig
· Opportunity to meet
· Thanks for spending time on the phone
THANKS: A short paragraph thanking them for considering the enclosed grant proposal
CONTACT: Questions, contact so and so...Grant is signed by CEO/endorsed by leadership, but contact person should be the grant writer.

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