Finding small business grants for women in New Mexico hasn’t been easy. We’re changing that.
Source: ambergrantsforwomen.com
(Resource identified by New Mexico Economic Development Department)
A Google search for “business grants for women in New Mexico” will land you on a page with a long list of sites that look a bit shady. Sites that never actually give grants to anyone. Others are complicated government (Small Business Administration) sites that want your financial records, bank statements, a business plan, plus a bunch of personal questions.
Our approach is different. For 20 years, WomensNet has helped business owners like you find legit grants, loans, and other funding for your business venture.
You Can Start By Appling For A $10,000 Monthly Amber Grant.
A simple place to start is with our Amber Grants for Women. Businesswomen from New Mexico are eligible to win one of these three $10,000 monthly grants. At the end of this year, our judges will award an additional $25,000 Amber Grant to three more monthly winners. So taking just a few moments to answer two questions could be life-changing for you.
After you’ve applied for our grant, please take a bit of time to check out the resources below. There are people in New Mexico willing to help women business owners just like you. Best of luck in your search.
Resources for businesswomen in New Mexico:
Albuquerque SCORE500 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 11409, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Ph: (505) 248-8232
Las Cruces SCORE505 S. Main St Loretto Towne Center, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Ph: (575) 523-5627
Santa Fe & North NM SCORE120 Federal Place #307, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Ph: (505) 988-6302
NAWBO Northern New Mexico Chapter5901-J Wyoming Blvd. NE #112, Albuquerque NM 87109
Phone: 505.490.6099
Email: membership@nawbonm.com
WESST EnterprisesWESST Enterprise Center
609 Broadway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505.246.6900
Fax: 505.243.3035
Professional Business Women of New Mexico
Small Business Development CenterNMSBDC Lead Center
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Phone: (505) 428-1362
Helpful links for women in New Mexico:
- Federal Department of Education grants
- State level NCLB and education grant competitions
- Federal Department of Health grants
- National Science Foundation grants
- WE Magazine 125 Grants, Loans and Scholarships for Women
- Kabbage Womenpreneurs Blog
Six steps you should take when looking for a business grant:
1.Analyze your organization’s needs. Make sure you have a solid understanding of the:
- Problem or need you want to address
- Audience that will benefit from your product or service
- Kind and amount of support you need
- Resources and commitment your group brings to the project
- Potential and prospective partners in the community
2.Research various types of foundations. Learn the operational differences between:
- Corporate foundations
- Civic foundations
- Private foundations
3.Look for funding matches. Identify funders who:
- Are able and likely to fund projects in your geographic area
- Share a similar core mission or goals
- Have already supported similar ventures or projects
4.Compile a list of prospects. Group them in two ways:
- By Geographic Location (city, state, region)
- By field of interest or program subject
5.Review and refine your list. Eliminate prospects that DON’T FUND:
- In your state
- Your type of organization
- Your subject
- The type of support you need
- Your size project
6.Select the most appropriate funding prospects. Research them in detail:
- Contact them directly to request annual reports and other publications
- Search print and online media to identify projects that received grants in the past
- Ask former grant recipients for advice and why they felt they were successful over other applicants
