Office of women's business ownership

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Entrepreneurial Development has awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance Program (CFDA 59.043) to the Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), a non-profit organization based in Mount Shasta, California. The grant supports JEDI's delivery of entrepreneurial training, business counseling, financial literacy education, and other services aimed at assisting small businesses owned and controlled by women, including those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. JEDI plans to utilize subrecipients and partners to help implement key program components while adhering to grant requirements. This award provides critical funding to remove discriminatory barriers women entrepreneurs often face in accessing capital, markets, and other resources for business growth and success.