GWC Microgrant

The GWC Microgrants can have a significant impact on women in business, especially those facing financial constraints. By offering microgrants to women entrepreneurs, they can receive the financial support they need to start or grow their businesses. This support will help them overcome barriers and expand their reach, creating opportunities for economic growth and job creation. The GWC Microgrants will also help women access resources, training, and networking opportunities that will help them develop their skills and expand their businesses. Ultimately, providing microgrants to women in business will promote gender equality, empower women, and contribute to sustainable economic development of their communities.

Funding Source

The funding for these grants are provided by leveraging net funds from products and services that GWC offer. Seventy-five percent of all net sales made from the GWC boutique will go into the GWC Microgrant Fund. A portion from dues will also go into the fund. Our goal is to get the support of the community to also contribute to the fund, so that when a member of GWC is in need of support we can rise to the occasion and support her

Funding Amounts

Funding amounts will start at $500 up to $3,600. Funds must be used to pay rent/mortgage or utilities. Funds can also be used to purchase company equipment or to pay for marketing services that will help the member’s business to grow.

Eligibility Criteria

Grants are not loans that are most often readily available as long as your business is in good standing. The GWC Microgrants will be come available when there is money in the fund. When there is money in the fund, we will issue a notice to alert struggling companies, so that they can apply.

Who Can Apply For The Grant

  • Must be a current GWC member in good standing for 3 months.
  • You will have to show your company financial statements
  • Must be a For Profit businesses that are NOT publicly traded, partially owned by a hedge fund, or a corporate owned franchise.
  • For Profit businesses that hold a current Gwinnett County business license. 2023 business license must also be in process before any grant reimbursements are remitted.
  • For-profit businesses located in Gwinnett County with less than 20 employees at time of application.
  • For Profit homebased business that show a need before the review board.
  • For Profit businesses must demonstrate ongoing business operations and Existence. *
  • For Profit businesses that are operational at the time the grant is awarded.

Document Requirements

  • Completed W-9 form for business. DBA, Tax ID Number (or Social Security)

Number for sole proprietor), and Mailing Address for Grant Check must match entries in General Information section.

  • E-Verify Affidavit. (Businesses must submit a signed and notarized E-Verify Affidavit regardless of the number of employees).
  • Valid State of Georgia issued photo ID of business owner/signatory.
  • Copy of current Gwinnett County business license. 2023 business license must also be in process before any grant reimbursements are remitted.
  • Bills/invoices for expenses meeting eligible reimbursable expenses along with proof of payment.
  • Business operating agreement (for multiple owners)
  • Copy of 2022 Annual Registration Certificate from the Georgia Secretary of State (if applicable).
  • Copy of current lease/rental agreement for business space.

Business Financials

For Individuals (Sole Proprietors and individual/single-owner LLCs)

• Sole Proprietor Certification

•  2023 Schedule C (Form 1040)

• Profit and Loss Statement for period in which expenses occurred.

For Corporations (C-Corps, S-Corps, corporate Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs)

• 2021 and 2022 Corporation Income Tax Return (Form 1120 or Form 1120-S)

• Profit and Loss Statement for period in which expenses occurred.

For Partnerships

• 2021 and 2022 Return of Partnership Income (Form 1065)5

• Profit and Loss Statement for period in which expenses occurred.