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title: Women's Business Award | Funding Forward | Apply
description: Calling female founders - apply for our Women's Funding Forward award for $5000 to scale your business.
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# Funding Forward: Women's Award
**In celebration of International Women's Day we're giving $5,000 to one female founder ready to scale.**
****Terms & conditions apply***
## Whos Eligible?
- Identify as a women founder or co-founder of actively operating, revenue-generating business registered in the U.S.
- Business has been operating 6 months or more
- You're ready to tell your story and how you'll use the funds to grow
## Whos Eligible?
- Identify as a women founder or co-founder of actively operating, revenue-generating business registered in the U.S.
- Business has been operating 6 months or more
- You're ready to tell your story and how you'll use the funds to grow
## Who's Eligible?
- Identify as a women founder or co-founder of actively operating, revenue-generating business registered in the U.S.
- Business has been operating 6 months or more
- You're ready to tell your story and how you'll use the funds to grow
# Break the stats
Women started [nearly 50%](https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissahouston/2025/11/23/women-start-nearly-half-of-new-us-businesses-as-2025-surges/) of U.S. businesses but receive <2% funding. Driving access to capital.
**Forbes**
Project Manager
Average funding ($52,779) for women is [approximately 30%](https://www.abfjournal.com/businesses-owned-by-women-increased-revenues-by-15-5-in-2023/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20the%20average%20funding,%2Downed%20businesses%20($74%2C544)) than men ($74,544)
**News**
Project Manager
## How to APPLY
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## Submit Your Application
Complete the entry form and share your founder story and growth plan. The more real, the better.
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## Submit Your Application
Complete the entry form and share your founder story and growth plan. The more real, the better.
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## Follow VOX Funding
Stay connected on LinkedIn and Instagram for award updates and announcements.
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## SPREAD THE WORD
Know another woman building something great? Share this award. A rising tide lifts all boats.
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## Funding Forward: Women's Award
### Eligibility
The award is open to women founders or co-founders of legally registered, U.S.-based businesses, often early-stage or growth-stage. Applicants may submit only one entry and must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the official rules.
### Terms & Conditions
The Award is open only to individuals who identify as women founders or co-founders of a legally registered, revenue-generating business operating in the United States. Applicants may submit only one entry through the official entry form by the stated deadline.
By entering, participants confirm that their submission is original, truthful, and accurate. VOX Funding’s panel of judges will evaluate entries based on growth strategy and planned use of funds. VOX Funding’s decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding judging.
The winner will receive a grant of $5,000 cash. The prize is non-transferable, and winners are responsible for any applicable taxes or reporting requirements. By entering, participants consent to VOX Funding using submitted materials, including text, images, and video, for marketing or promotional purposes.
VOX Funding is not responsible for technical issues, lost or delayed entries, or inaccuracies in submitted information. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with VOX Funding’s privacy policy. VOX Funding reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the award at any time. The award is governed by United States law, and any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of U.S. courts.
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