WBC - TX - houston women's business council

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Houston Women's Business Council, Inc. under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043). This federal grant funding, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2025, enables the non-profit organization to deliver comprehensive entrepreneurial development services tailored to women-owned small businesses in the Houston area.

The Houston Women's Business Council provides training, one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, and access to capital resources to help women entrepreneurs, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, overcome barriers and grow their businesses. The organization's grant-funded activities focus on removing discriminatory barriers, enhancing business skills, and expanding marketing opportunities for women-owned enterprises to contribute to the economic development of the Houston metropolitan area.