Women founders continue to shape the future of consumer brands, from early-stage innovation to category-defining growth. As the funding and resource landscape evolves in 2026, knowing where to look and which programs are worth your time is critical. Lunr Capital partners with emerging consumer brands at key growth inflection points, including brands led by women and underrepresented founders. Supporting these businesses helps expand access, representation, and opportunity across retail.
Many of these resources are especially relevant for women building consumer and CPG brands navigating retail growth, inventory needs, and capital timing.
This guide brings together a curated list of resources for women entrepreneurs, organized into five areas:
There are many strong resources available to support women entrepreneurs at different stages of growth. Together, they offer practical tools, networks, and opportunities designed to help founders build and scale sustainable businesses.
A global community supporting women entrepreneurs through events, education, mentorship, and access to investor networks, with a strong presence in Europe and the U.S. Explore Female Founders
A free online platform that helps entrepreneurs access funding opportunities, expert advice, and community support, with a strong focus on women-owned and underrepresented businesses. Explore Hello Alice
A membership-based community offering education, peer connection, and programming designed to help women founders grow and scale consumer and lifestyle brands. Check out Ladies Who Launch
A national advocacy organization providing education, networking, and policy support for women business owners across industries and stages. Learn more about National Association of Women Business Owners
A nonprofit resource partner of the SBA offering free mentorship, workshops, and business tools, including tailored support for women entrepreneurs. Explore SCORE
A platform designed to connect women founders with vetted funding opportunities and capital providers, while offering guidance on fundraising readiness. Learn about Stella.co
A leadership and professional development platform focused on helping women build sustainable, purpose-driven careers and businesses. Explore The Well Work
A nonprofit organization supporting women-led businesses through education, mentorship, and pitch competitions, with an emphasis on early-stage growth. Explore Women Founder's Network
A long-running grant program awarding $10,000 every month to women-owned businesses, plus a $25,000 year-end grant. Open to founders at any stage with a simple application process. Apply for the Amber Grant (WomensNet)
An investment and grant organization focused on supporting women of color entrepreneurs through capital, resources, and ecosystem access. Check out Fearless Fund
An early-stage venture capital firm that invests in women-led companies, primarily in consumer, fintech, and enterprise technology. Explore Female Founders Fund
IFundWomen connects female founders to multiple partner-funded grant opportunities through a single universal application, along with coaching and fundraising tools. Apply for IFundWomen Grants
Galaxy Grants offer small, accessible grants for women and minority entrepreneurs, often paired with education and networking resources. Apply for Galaxy Grants
Through its HerRise MicroGrant program, HerSuiteSpot awards monthly ~$1,000 grants to women entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on under-resourced founders and women of color. Learn more about HerRise MicroGrants
SkinnyDipped, a female-founded snack brand, is launching the Female Founder Fund, a $25,000 grant plus six months of mentorship for women-owned food businesses with $150K+ in annual revenue. Apply to the Female Founder Fund
SoGal provides $5,000-$10,000 non-dilutive grants to Black women and nonbinary founders building early-stage, scalable businesses. Explore SoGal Ventures
A regional accelerator providing education, mentorship, and capital access for women entrepreneurs, with a focus on scalable businesses in the Midwest. Learn more about Aviatra Accelerators
A global program supporting women-led, impact-driven businesses with up to $100,000 in funding, mentorship, and access to an international founder network. Learn more about Cartier Women's Initiative
A nonprofit focused on supporting Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs through programs that provide capital access, training, and growth support. Explore digitalundivided
A selective executive-level program designed to help women founders scale established businesses through mentorship, education, and access to EY’s global network. Learn more about EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women
Morgan Stanley’s accelerator program supporting high-growth startups led by women and underrepresented founders with mentorship, capital access, and industry connections. Check out Morgan Stanley's Inclusive Ventures Lab
Springboard offers several programs and accelerators designed to accelerate the growth of women-owned businesses through access to essential resources and a global network of entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors. Explore Female Founders Bootcamp
A nonprofit organization helping women entrepreneurs access capital through investor introductions, pitch coaching, and financial readiness support. Explore Women's Capital Connection
The SBA offers free and low-cost training, counseling, certification programs, and access to capital resources specifically for women-owned businesses. Access SBA resources for women-owned businesses
MBDA supports minority-owned businesses through business centers, capital access programs, and connections to federal contracts and funding opportunities. Explore MBDA grants and resources
A searchable database of active grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs, including many opportunities for women and minority founders. Search current grants on GrantWatch
The official U.S. government portal for federal funding opportunities. While many listings are institutional, it's an important place to monitor business-related grants. Browse active federal grants
Most states and major cities operate Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) programs that provide access to grants, contracts, and technical assistance. Find your state or local MWBE program
This guide is intended to help women entrepreneurs navigate the growing landscape of resources available in 2026. For founders building consumer and CPG brands, Lunr Capital partners with companies at critical growth stages to support sustainable scale.
If you’re growing a CPG business and want to learn more about how Lunr works with brands, you can explore our approach here or connect with our team.
Last Updated: February 2026