CT - women's business development council, INC. (hartford-tolland)

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043) to the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC), a non-profit organization based in Stamford, Connecticut. This federal grant funding will enable WBDC to provide comprehensive entrepreneurial development services to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut, with a focus on removing discriminatory barriers faced by women entrepreneurs. Services to be delivered include entrepreneurial training, business counseling, financial coaching, technical assistance, and facilitating access to capital resources. The award period runs from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Additionally, WBDC has secured sub-awards from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to provide statewide training and technical assistance to child care businesses, demonstrating the organization's versatility in supporting small business ecosystems.