Melissa Washington Small Business Award
Women Veterans Giving, a 501(c)(3), presents the Melissa Washington Small Business Award each year to recognize and support women veteran entrepreneurs, with awards of up to $5,000. Offered by Women Veterans Giving; awards $5K.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Women Veterans Giving
- Award amount
- $5K
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Women Veterans Giving, a 501(c)(3), presents the Melissa Washington Small Business Award each year to recognize and support women veteran entrepreneurs, with awards of up to $5,000. Starting in 2026 the award has separate for-profit and nonprofit categories. Applications open May 1 and close July 31; a committee of past recipients scores them on a published 100-point rubric, finalists are announced in September, and awards are presented at the VIB Network National Conference in November. The...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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