BOOST YOUR BUSINESS GRANT
Making An Impact On The Future of Women Owned Small Businesses
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS GRANT
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS GRANT
KNOW CARES X KNOW WOMEN
MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
Each year, KNOW Cares awards the $50,000 Boost Your Business Grant in multiple cities, including Charlotte, Houston, New York City, Phoenix, Raleigh and Tampa.
Each grant includes $2,500 in cash plus up to $50,000 in business services designed to help early-stage, female-founded businesses grow and thrive. From funding to mentorship, this annual opportunity supports ambitious women who are ready to scale, connect, and take their business to the next level.
This year we're heading to Atlanta and Chicago!
In conjunction with the FOCU$ED Conference, KNOW Cares is granting $5,000 in cash, plus a bundle of business services to Boost your Business to its next level of achievement. One winner, each FOCU$ED host location. This year we're heading to Atlanta & Chicago!
$2,500 cash + business services, valued at up to $50,000++. Total giveaway valued up to $50,000 per city, or $100,000 combined.
If you're ready to get FOCU$ED and level up your business, grab your FOCU$ED Conference ticket and apply for our small business Boost your Business Grant
Maybe… you’re struggling to hit your goals, you’re new to the business game and still trying to figure it out, you’re in high-growth mode and need to hire quick, you’re dying to expand but not quite sure of the right steps to take – or – you’re lonely and want meet fellow ambitious women that get the growth mindset… It’s NOW your chance to get in the room! Join us at the FOCU$ED Conference and apply for our Boost your Business grant for the ultimate #makethatmoneyhoney opportunity to take your business to the next level.
ATLANTA | August 22, 2026
CHICAGO | September 25, 2026
Scroll down for our eligibility requirements, details about the Grant and Application.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT DATE
THE DETAILS
→ Applicant business must be legally registered, located, in good standing, and operating within the US.
→ Applicant Business must be within 2+ years old.
→ Business must be 51% or more owned by a woman/women.
→ Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
→ Applicants business must have total yearly revenues $500,000 or less.
→ Applicant must be in attendance at the FOCU$ED Conference in order to receive the grant.
Eligibility Requirements
GRANT AWARD
→ $50,000 Grant Prize *Includes $2,500 cash + up to $50,000++ in business services to boost your business
→ One-page Word Press website design & development
→ 1hr PR Consult & Strategy Session
→ GoLevel CRM: 1 year subscription, set up and onboarding
→ Financial & Vision Planning Session
→ Exit Ready CEO Intensive
→ 1hr Intutitive Clarity Session
→ Trademark Clearance & Registration Package + Filing Fees for 1 Category
→ 2-Hour Personalized Sell & Scale Business Breakdown
→ Social audit and 30 day content plan
→ Working Genius Session - 2 hours
→ "Ashley's Focus Photography Brand Experience with Session and 80 Images
→ Foundations of AI Workshop (personalized)
→ A Virtual Personal & Professional Styling Experience with Styled by Jodi"
→ Complete Search Visibility Audit & 90-Day Roadmap
→ One (1) Legal Contract Review (up to 10 pages)
→ One (1) 60-Minute Legal Strategy Session
→ 2-hour HR/Staffing Consultation + 1 Complimentary Job Posting
→ INSIDER Lifetime Membership with Monthly Masterclass and Pick My Brain Sessions
→ All Access Ticket to KNOW Summit + INSIDER track add on
The winner will be announced at the FOCU$ED Event and must be present to receive the grant award
*The recipient of the grand prize will be responsible for the tax implications of the winnings. KNOW Cares payments may be considered by the IRS as ordinary income to the individual receiving the grant; please discuss this with your tax advisor.
KNOW WOMEN
BEHIND THE MISSION
MEDIA | MEMBERSHIP | LIVE EVENTS | GIVEBACK
KNOW is a global media company and community built for ambitious business women who deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Through media, membership, and live events, KNOW connects high-achieving women, amplifies their voices, and provides the visibility and recognition they need to reach their next level of success.
With a powerful network, inspiring content, and purpose-driven gatherings, KNOW is where female leaders grow, thrive, and become KNOWN.
