The Amber Grant Foundation began in 1998, launched in conjunction with the entrepreneurial community for women. The foundation was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman who died at just 19 years old.

Amber Grants make it possible for other women to achieve the dreams that Amber never had a chance to pursue.

Starting with a modest, but significant, sum of money, women are able to start new businesses or help existing ones grow. As entrepreneurs know, every dollar is welcomed at the early stage of a business, and the Amber Foundation makes no requirement or expectation of repayment of funds. This leaves women complete opportunity to use the dollars to maximize growth.

Who is the Amber Grant Foundation?

The advisory board for the organization consists of three women.

Christina Lambert has been instrumental in several booming start-ups and continues to advocate for women-owned businesses. Serving on the board since 2008, she is a natural networker for entrepreneurs, volunteering her time to help women business owners connect. Christina believes in “customer service marketing” saying,

“Give your customers personable one-on-one service, and you’ll develop a loyalty that will have them spending more money with you – and telling all their friends about you.”

Marcia Layton Turner is a bestselling author and freelance writer. She founded the Association of Ghostwriters and her work has appeared in Businessweek, Entrepreneur, Women’s Day, and Black Enterprise.

Kelsey Ptucha is an online marketing professional who’s focused on consistently growing her marketing and entrepreneurial skills and interests. Her passion makes her the perfect candidate to help women’s business dreams become realities.

Other resources

In addition to grant funding, the Amber Foundation website features tips and advice on how to find funding in general.

A series of other links and networking opportunities make the site a good place for women entrepreneurs to find the help they need.

How to get an Amber Grant

Each month they award a Qualifying Grant of $1,000 as selected by WomensNet judges.

One of 12 monthly qualification winners will be awarded the $10,000 Amber Grant at the end of 2018.

The April Qualification Grant will be for $1,000.00.

Amber Foundation urges you to tell your story and be considered for the Amber Grant!

More information

To see more information on all the great work the Amber Grant Foundation is doing, check out their website here.