WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC
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The Women's Business Development Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Connecticut, with additional support in New York and North Carolina. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL(WBDC) IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC SUCCESS FOR WOMENTHROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES THAT LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSESACROSS CONNECTICUT. WBDC SERVES CLIENTS FROM CONNECTICUT'S 169 CITIESAND TOWNS FROM ITS FOUR REGIONAL OFFICES ACROSS THE STATE: NEWHAVEN, STAMFORD, WATERBURY AND NEW LONDON. SINCE 1997 WBDC HASBEEN PROVIDING THE TRAINING NECESSARY TO GUIDE ASPIRING, EMERGING, ANDESTABLISHED ENTREPRENEURS ALONG THEIR GROWTH JOURNEY. SERVICESOFFERED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: 1:1BUSINESS ADVISING, CLASSES (INPERSON\AND VIRTUAL), ONDEMAND LEARNING,MENTORING.
Cause Areas
2
Women's services
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLCHESTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL-AGED TOTAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE INC
$85.6K
< 1%
ROSCCO Stamford School Community Organization Inc
$75K
< 1%
THE ITALIAN CENTER OF STAMFORD INC
$60K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
470
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
No. WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC give?
WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC awarded about 470 grants, totaling nearly $8.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include COLCHESTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL-AGED TOTAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE INC, ROSCCO Stamford School Community Organization Inc, and THE ITALIAN CENTER OF STAMFORD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.