Member Resources
From grants to scholarships to classes to events, we've got you covered on all things women in entrepreneurship!
Philadelphia Catalyst Fund
Grants up to $50,000 for small, Philly-based businesses with under $2M in revenue. Funding supports growth-related expenses like equipment, inventory, or tech—not rent or payroll. Open to businesses ready to scale, especially in creative, nightlife, manufacturing, or life sciences sectors.
Apply HereStreets Global Awards
Two $10K prizes for early-stage social enterprises using hospitality or tourism for impact. Open to mission-driven orgs (1–5 years old) worldwide. All applicants receive feedback and mentorship.
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here!Capital & Catalyst Grant
Capital & Catalyst Grant
Presented by Spearhead Global and the Enthuse Foundation, the Capital & Catalyst Grant supports women-founded food and beverage businesses with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
Eligible businesses must:
Be 51%+ woman-owned, U.S.-based
Have $500K+ in lifetime revenue
Be WBENC certified
Be planning to raise investment in the next 2 years
Finalists pitch for a chance to win non-dilutive capital and expert support to grow their brand.
Apply by July 28.
APPLY HERESantander Cohort 12 Applications Open!
Are you an experienced food and beverage businessperson open to sharing your expertise with early-stage entrepreneurs? You can register now to lead small-group discussions with this year’s Cultivate Small Business cohort! Want to learn more? Reach our to our program representative, Jamie Shanker, jamie@phillyfoodadventures.com.
📢 Final Application Deadline: July 8, 2025
📅 Program Dates: Sept 4 – Nov 20, 2025
✅ Who’s eligible?
🍽️ Food biz owners operating for 1+ year
👩🍳 1-10 full-time equivalent employees
💰 Revenue between $25K - $1M
📍 Based in Greater Philly
LISTEN: Burnout. Could building a business on your own terms be the solution?
When you are running your own business, it's never a question of if burnout will come, but when. Every founder has been there, and there are some telltale signs you might be going through it right now.
But what if you could slow down, take a pause, and reflect on what is really important to you, in business, and in life? That’s what our guests, Elizabeth and Maggie, want to help you accomplish with their Slow Business Retreat.
In this episode, they join Sarah to have a discussion about their business philosophy and how that evolved into their latest venture.
LISTEN HERE2024 JBF Women's Financial Literacy Program Available Online
Last January James Beard Foundation held an excellent workshop for women entrepreneurs of all levels that covered topics from fundraising, understanding financial statements, business longevity, etc
These are all available online! Check this segment out.
Sponsored Tier 1 SLC Memberships
Free SLC Memberships Available!
Thanks to a generous grant from Mural City Cellars, SLC is offering five free Tier 1 memberships—a great opportunity to share with your network!
HOW TO APPLY:
Email hello@sisterlylovephilly.com and francesca@muralcitycellars.com with:
A brief intro to you and your business
What you hope to gain from a year with SLC
What you love about Philly’s food & beverage scene
Rolling applications until spots are filled.
Details: sisterlylovephilly.com/memberships
Big thanks to Francesca Galarus & Mural City Cellars!
Ask Us Anything!
Have a question for the great minds of this group? Send it on! I haven't actually calculated our collective years of experience, but it is equivalent to eons in its scope and scale!
So let us know what you are wondering, considering, needing, contemplating, etc.. and we will get you and your question on an upcoming agenda.
Here is the link to sign up. Must be a member to join!
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