$40K Grant Opportunity for Women-Led Food & Beverage Businesses

Edited by The VEGPRENEUR Team

Calling all women founders in food & bev! Spearhead Global and Enthuse Foundation just launched the Capital and Catalyst Grant — $40K in funding plus mentorship to help one entrepreneur scale.

The inaugural Capital + Catalyst Grant is a $40,000 funding and mentorship opportunity exclusively for women entrepreneurs in the food and beverage space. This grant from the support of Spearhead Global is designed to support one standout woman founder who is ready to scale her food or beverage business with a powerful combination of capital and hands-on business support. In addition to receiving $40,000, the winner will gain direct access to expert mentorship from Spearhead Global's award-winning team.

This is more than just a grant — it’s a launchpad for growth, support, and lasting impact.

Grant Eligibility:

- Women-founded food or beverage business (skincare, beauty, clothing, and personal hygiene products are not eligible)

- Minimum of $500,000 of lifetime sales (pre-revenue startups are not eligible)

- Must be in existence for more than two and a half years (any company founded after January 1, 2023, will not qualify)

- Be willing to take on investors in the next two years

- Prove the use of funds

- Be a U.S. Citizen

- Women must own at least 51% of their business.

- WBENC Certified

- Participate in a due diligence meeting with Spearhead Global, Heather Fritzsche (profit and loss statements for 2025, 2024, and 2023 will be requested)

- You must attend the VIRTUAL pitch on September 11, 2025 (if selected as a finalist)

- The winner will be required to submit New Vendor Forms

Submit your grant applications from July 23, 2025, through July 28, 2025.

Click here for complete rules and eligibility, and find more information about The Capital + Catalyst Grant at https://www.enthusefoundation.org/capitalandcatalyst