Seed capital for startups and early stage businesses. Need some money to get your idea off the ground? Need funding to support early-stage growth? The Wildcat MicroFUND offers GetFUNDED cash awards up to $3,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs and startup businesses across Utah. Award funds are not a loan and we take no equity. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not! It’s simply our way to help you achieve your dreams and GetFUNDED!

Back in 1997, something truly remarkable happened. The Women's Business Center of Utah was born - a public-private partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Salt Lake Chamber. With a mission to empower female entrepreneurs and provide them with the technical assistance they need to thrive, the center quickly became a beacon of hope for aspiring business owners across the state.

Today, WBCUtah boasts the largest and most passionate team of experts dedicated to providing customized advising, education, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs in every county of the state. They advocate tirelessly for entrepreneurship and encourage Utahns to buy, support, promote, and invest in locally-owned businesses.

GOEO maintains a central hub of available and upcoming grant programs for Utah businesses, including: Economic Opportunity Office

🔹 Economic Assistance Grant (EAG)

 🔹 Rural County Grant (for county economic development projects) Economic Opportunity Office

 🔹 Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (supports business & workforce development activities) Economic Opportunity Office

 🔹 Enterprise Zone Tax Credit – not direct cash, but valuable tax incentive for rural business growth Economic Opportunity Office

 🔹 Cooperative Marketing Grant – supports destination marketing efforts (up to $225K) Economic Opportunity Office

👉 Pro tip: Visit GOEO’s grants page regularly — grant funds and application windows change frequently. Economic Opportunity Office

This certificate program is designed for women seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and for business leaders committed to supporting women in leadership roles. With a focus on communication and leadership development, participants gain the confidence, credibility, and practical tools needed to grow their careers and better support those they lead and mentor.

Through seven cohort-based classes led by faculty from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, participants will explore current research, engage in interactive discussions, and learn innovative, research-backed strategies they can immediately apply. The program also offers valuable networking opportunities with fellow professionals and community leaders.

Applicants must complete an application to be considered for the program.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first business or building on what you’ve already started, Banking on Women connects you with the skills and community to keep growing. Apply now and let us help you take your business to the next level during this 15-week program led by the amazing staff at Westminster University.

Banking on Women is our entrepreneurship program designed to help women in Utah make their dreams of entrepreneurship a reality. Through hands-on help, mentorship, and weekly classes, we are here to help you launch and grow. In partnership with Westminster University and Synchrony, let us help you take the next step!

 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a program for small businesses that links learning to action. Through the program, participants will gain practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing, and employee management that can immediately be put into action. In addition, they will receive the tools and professional support to develop a strategic and customized growth plan that will take their business to the next level. 

Join the Rising Leader Series, a 6-month cohort for women discovering their strengths, building confidence, and learning to lead! 

This program is great for individual contributos with leadership aspiration in large companies or new leaders (in the last 6 months) in smaller companies. 

Monthly sessions are taught by hand-selected WLI alumnae presenters or community leaders and are supplemented by an online learning portal!

The Executive Education Women’s Symposium is designed for anyone interested in furthering women’s leadership and fostering growth for women in the workplace. The event will feature interactive speeches and thoughtful panel discussions. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to energize your career and learn from inspirational women who are making a difference and shaping Utah’s business landscape.

Friends Against Family Violence (FAFV) is a community based nonprofit domestic and sexual violence program. FAFV provides advocacy, shelter, rehousing, crisis intervention, education, and prevention in the Tri-County of Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett. We provide services for women, men, and all gender identities, as well as dependents. All of our services are 100% free and 100% confidential.

Our Mission

To erase financial illiteracy worldwide so families can dream again.

All successful missions start with a clear vision and the right leaders who are just as experienced and capable as they are passionate and persistent. WealthWave has the clear vision and the core leaders to accomplish its mission.