Applications open March 10 - April 10
winner announced april 17
The Prize Package
Here’s what the selected recipient will receive:
$5000 cash grant +
1 year free Heartbeat
Dedicated 1:1 concierge support for migration, setup & launch
1:1 community strategy advisory session
1 year Freelancing Females membership
A coaching session with Tia
What this
grant is about
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. Whether you're just starting to bring people together or already nurturing an engaged space, this grant is designed to help you turn connection into something sustainable.
Heartbeat shares our belief that connection is power. Their platform gives you your own branded space to bring people together without algorithms or ads. You can host courses, run events, manage memberships, collect payments, and grow a thriving community all in one place. Together, we want to invest in a Freelancing Females business and support the women building spaces where others gather, learn, and grow.
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.
Who we are
Looking for
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FAQ & Eligibility
(Can’t find your question? Send us an email and we’ll get back to you with an answer!)
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Applicants must be 21 years of age or older at the time
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Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world.
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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
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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.
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Applicants may submit one application per grant cycle.
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Applicants are not eligible if they:
Are under 21 years of age
Submit false or misleading information
Promote illegal, harmful, or discriminatory activities
Disclaimer
This grant is hosted by Freelancing Females and funded by Heartbeat. You must be 18 or older to apply. US-based applicants only. 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.
