Women Dem Foundation

Entrepreneurship grant

Second Start Business Grant

Women 40 and over

For women aged 40 and over building a new chapter, turning a life transition into a business.

Who can apply

  • Woman aged 40 or older
  • A personal statement on the life transition underway
  • A basic business plan (venture, market, use of funds)
  • Evidence of relevant training, skill, or experience (formal or informal)
  • Commitment to mentorship

What to prepare

You can save your progress and finish later.

  • Basic business plan
  • Evidence of relevant training, skill, or experience
  • A commitment to the Foundation's mentorship programme

Universal standards (every grant)

  • Are you a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident with valid government-issued identification?
  • Can you confirm you have no immediate-family relationship to any member of the Board of Directors or the Grants Evaluation Committee?
  • Do you consent to due diligence (verification of identity, enrolment, business status, and references) before any funds are disbursed?
  • Do you accept the accountability terms: one award per cycle, funds used only for the stated purpose, receipts retained, and a progress report six months after the award?
  • Do you declare that the information you provide is true and accurate? False or misleading statements result in disqualification.