{"id":8473,"date":"2025-04-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/?p=8473"},"modified":"2025-04-28T09:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:42:38","slug":"2025-fund-her-future-grant-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/news-center\/2025-fund-her-future-grant-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Advisors by H&R Block Now Accepting Entries for Second Annual \u2018Fund Her Future\u2019 Grant Program Created to Help Female Founders Thrive, Fuel Small Business Growth\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Block Advisors program will grant $100,000 total and a year of small businesses services to six women-owned businesses dedicated to improving their communities\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kansas City, MO<\/strong> (April 28, 2025)<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Block Advisors by H&R Block today announced the return of its Fund Her Future<\/a> grant program. Starting today, applications are being accepted through May 30, 2025. In its second year, the 2025 program is recognizing six women-owned small businesses with high growth and community impact potential. Grant recipients will receive a combined award of $100,000 in funding plus a year of small business services from Block Advisors valued at nearly $30,000.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite women being one of the fastest-growing segments of new small business owners, female entrepreneurs face more hurdles compared to male entrepreneurs when it comes to accessing capital and resources. The 2024 State of Women\u2019s Small Business Report<\/a> by Block Advisors found that 42% of women business owners who applied for a bank loan were never approved, and nearly 90% of women reported relying on personal finances and credit cards to fund their ventures due to the lack of accessible funding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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“We understand the challenges entrepreneurs face as they grow their businesses. They need more than just capital; they need trusted expertise that saves them time and puts their mind at ease,” said Jamil Khan, Chief Small Business Officer at H&R Block. “That’s why Fund Her Future provides not only financial support but also access to Block Advisors year-round small business services, including such business-critical services as tax preparation, payroll, bookkeeping and business structure analysis.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fund Her Future Entries Now Open<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 program will award up to one small business owner a grant package of $50,000. Up to five additional recipients will receive a $10,000 grant. All winners will receive a year of access to Block Advisors small business services.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply, applicants must be over 18 years old and an owner of a United States-based business. Other eligibility requirements can be found on the Fund Her Future website<\/a>. Businesses that demonstrate community impact are especially encouraged to apply. Submissions to the 2025 Fund Her Future small business grant program are being accepted from April 28 through May 30. Recipients will be notified by the end of July.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Impact, Fueling Growth: The Success Stories of Fund Her Future 2024 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year\u2019s Fund Her Future grant program received more than 6,000 applicants and awarded grants to five entrepreneurs<\/a> whose businesses were poised to achieve growth with the right resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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