The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees.
Who is Kitty?
The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founder’s First CEO Kim Folsom‘s mother, Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, who passed away in March of 2020.
Kitty Fund Grant Details
In 2020, the fund made its first investments of $13K in 50 Moms running small businesses nationwide. In 2021, the amount increased from $250 to $500 for the 50 recipients.
For 2022, a total of $25,000 will be awarded as $500 grants to 50 businesses.
For 2023, this $25,000 fund will make investments of $1,000 to 25 mother-led business owners in the form of grants.
What you need to know: 2023-2024 Grant Cycle
Application period status:
Applications are currently open for the 2023-2024 Grant Cycle.