2026 WBDC's Ignite Grant Applications Open
Date postedFebruary 3, 2026
Women's Business Development Council's Ignite program offers cash grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut for clearly-defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth, and profitability.
Since 2020, WBDC has awarded grants totaling more than $3.9 million to 423 women-owned businesses across every county in the state.
The application period begins February 3 through March 18, 2026.
WBDC will be holding information sessions throughout the application period. Click here to visit WBDC's Ignite page.