The Building Her Community Grant

Presented by Heartbeat for Women’s History Month.

$5000 cash grant

 
Funding The Women Building What's Next
Applications open March 10-April 10

$5000 cash grant +

  • 1 year free Heartbeat membership

  • Dedicated 1:1 concierge support for migration, setup & launch

  • 1:1 community strategy advisory session

  • 1 year free Freelancing Females membership

  • A coaching session with Tia

We've partnered with Heartbeat to launch a grant for women founders, freelancers, and business owners who are ready to build or grow a community with the platform and support to back them.
Heartbeat shares our belief that connection is power. No algorithms, no ads, just you and your people. Host courses, run events, manage memberships, collect payments, and more, all in one place. Together, we want to invest in a Freelancing Females business.

Freelancers Ready to Grow:
You’ve mastered your craft. Now you’re ready to build a business that goes beyond project-to-project income. You want consistent revenue, stronger positioning, and systems that support your growth without burning you out.

Founders Building Something Bigger:
You’re not just launching an idea. You’re building a company with structure, momentum, and long-term value. You’re ready for smarter operations, sharper strategy, and the kind of infrastructure that supports real scale.

Entrepreneurs Scaling with Intention:
You see opportunity everywhere and you’re ready to expand. You want to increase revenue, refine your offers, and invest in the tools that move your business from hustle mode to high-performance mode.

 

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FAQ & Eligibility

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  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world.

  • Applicants may be in any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, including:

    • Idea stage

    • Early stage startup

    • Established freelancer or small business

    • Community or membership builder

  • This grant is designed to support and uplift women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders.
    While our mission centers around empowering women in business, applications are open to individuals of all genders who align with this mission and are building impactful businesses or communities.

  • Applicants should be the founder, owner, or primary operator of the business, project, or community they are applying with.

  • Applicants may submit one application per grant cycle.

  • Applicants are not eligible if they:

    • Are under 18 years of age

    • Submit false or misleading information

    • Promote illegal, harmful, or discriminatory activities

  • We will announce the winner on April 17th.

Disclaimer
This grant is hosted by Freelancing Females and funded by Heartbeat. You must be 18 or older to apply. Applicants are welcome from anyone in the world. By applying, you agree that your application information and email address will be shared with both Freelancing Females and Heartbeat for the purposes of administering this grant and marketing communications.