Hey Helen Grant: $10,000 for Women‑Owned Businesses

Visionaries launched the Hey Helen Grant to close the funding gap women-owned businesses face when raising early capital. Rather than requiring equity or a formal pitch, the program awards $10,000 based on a short written application focused on the business’s traction and plans for the funds. The grant runs twice a year and has supported over 200 women-owned businesses since it began, spanning retail, services, and product-based companies. Visionaries reviews every application internally; there is no live pitch round.