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At the Paadio Grant Center, we empower micro, small, and medium businesses and community-based organizations (CBOs) by providing comprehensive support and resources to access vital grant opportunities. Our mission is simple: to be your trusted partner in navigating the complex world of grants, offering tailored assistance, expert guidance, and up-to-date information to help you succeed. Whether you're a startup seeking funding for growth or an established organization aiming to make a greater impact, we're here to champion your cause and drive positive change in your community. Explore our services, connect with our team, and embark on your grant journey with confidence. Welcome aboard!
CURRENT GRANTS - JULY 2025
Capital and Catalyst Grant
Capital and Catalyst Grant
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Enthuse Foundation
Website: Capital and Catalyst Grant
Overview:
The Capital and Catalyst Grant aims to address the longstanding gender disparities in entrepreneurship, especially the challenges women face in accessing funding above $100,000 and building strategic partnerships. Launched by Enthuse Marketing through the Enthuse Foundation in 2018, this initiative empowers women entrepreneurs—particularly in the food and beverage sectors—by providing access to financial grants, educational programs, pitch competitions, and networking opportunities.
The grant is designed to support women-founded businesses that have already achieved significant traction and are ready to scale further with investor support.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit): For-profit businesses
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Women-founded food or beverage businesses only
Minimum of $500,000 in lifetime sales (pre-revenue startups not eligible)
Must be operating for more than 2.5 years (founded before January 1, 2023)
Willingness to take on investors within the next 2 years
Must be able to prove intended use of funds
U.S. citizenship required
Business must be at least 51% women-owned
WBENC Certified (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council)*
Must participate in due diligence meeting with Spearhead Global (Profit & Loss statements for 2023, 2024, 2025 required)
Finalists must attend the virtual pitch event on September 11, 2025
Winner must submit New Vendor Forms
Grant Requests Not Accepted:
Businesses in skincare, beauty, clothing, or personal hygiene industries
Pre-revenue startups
Companies founded after January 1, 2023
Non-U.S. citizens
Businesses not majority-owned by women
Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Women entrepreneurship
Food and beverage industry
Business scaling and investment readiness
Strategic growth
Contact Information: See website for detailed requirements and support
