START UP GRANTS FOR WOMEN in Northwest Wisconsin!
In Spring 2026, we will celebrate the Successful Expansion of the Grant with a Double Grant Cycle—offering 8 grants in each region (instead of 4) alongside our Indigenous Women’s Grant.
Fall Grants for 2025 are on hold as we are experiencing rapid growth in the north and are setting up for more good work, mentorship and opportunities for women to impact our communities through the creation of more small businesses in our state.
Please join us at Red Schoolhouse Wines & Spirits in beautiful Stone Lake, Wisconsin,on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
We are looking forward to a delightful evening celebrating northwestern Wisconsin women entrepreneurs and to raise funds to support the Red Letter Grant from 5:30 PM ~ 7 PM. No RSVP needed - all are welcome!
Appetizers & Wine: Enjoy a beverage, snack, & networking. Connect with emerging entrepreneurs and community supporters. Indulge in our decadent dessert auction, featuring confections from local bakers. Live music by Stacy Hughes.
All proceeds support the Red Letter Grant.
The Red Letter Grant Red Letter Grant is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in Northwest Wisconsin through startup grants awarded every spring and fall. Our mission is to foster a thriving community of women-led businesses that contribute to the local economy and culture. redlettergrant.org Your support helps us: Provide seed funding to women-owned startups. Offer mentorship and resources to grant recipients. Build a supportive network for women entrepreneurs.
Thank You to Our Generous 2024-25 Business Sponsors:
American Family Insurance, Idea Fund, CCF Bank, Westconsin Credit Union Imagineering IT. Banbury Place, Token Jewelry M&J, Moonrise Aerials, The Coven, Hive & Hallow Northwestern Bank, Eau Claire Outdoors, Royal Credit Union, Rivka’s Challan, The Lismore Ruder Ware Business Attorneys, Half Moon Clay, Jamf, Xcel Energy, The Informalist, Dotters Books, 3rd & Vine, the EC Marathon
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