An entrepreneur can succeed as long as he has the will and ability to take the risk. The larger the risk a person takes; larger is the reward he enjoys. In order to take the risk, one needs funds. The government and as well as private organizations provides grants in million dollars to entrepreneurs to enhance their capacity in taking risks. When it comes to grants for women owned businesses, some organizations are not so confident. However, there are some government grants and private foundations in the United States that are setup for the purpose of funding women owned businesses.

Grants for women owned businesses generally range from $500.00 to $500000. There are more than 25000 Governmental and Private Foundation Grant Programs. Women business owners have many sources like SBA, they have business ownership to counsel& teach. There is a new fund raising organization known as count me-in here loans are given from $500 to $10000. Another one is federal money retriever the premier grants and loans. Database software contains information on all U. S. federal government grant and loan programs. There is a cost for the software, but the site allows researching some of the grant dollars that are available. They have a specific category for grants available for women. Third is women funding network by fostering strategic alliances among women communities and institutions it helps to promote the development and growth of women funds.

Some of the grants for women owned businesses includes, American Association of University Women foundation, it is one of the largest private sources of funding for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities and women at critical stages of their careers. The Ada Project for Women (TAP) includes information on conferences, discussion groups, organizations, fellowships, grants, and notable women in computer science. Financial Women International provides information on professional growth, information sharing, peer networking, mentoring, leadership development, and career advancement for women.

California Women's Economic Ventures Small Business Loan Fund gives low interest business loans to women-owned businesses in Santa Barbara or Ventura County that is unable to meet traditional bank lending criteria. Delaware Access Program is a low collateral loan program for small businesses, including minority and women owned businesses. Illinois is minority, Women, and Disabled participation Loan Program, small businesses that are 51 percent owned and managed by persons who are minorities, women, or disabled, with loans up to $50,000 or 50 % of the total project. Iowa target Small Business Assistance Program provides loans, loan guaranty, and equity grants of up to $50,000 to help women, minorities and persons with disabilities to start and expand their businesses.

Mississippi is a Capital Access Loan Program that provides financing for borrowers who, for various reasons, might have difficulty in obtaining conventional loans. Borrowers must apply for a loan through a lending institution. New Jersey Urban Plus provides financial support to small, women or minority-owned businesses. New Mexico is the Loan Fund, which assists businesses and non-profits that provide positive social benefits, meet other special requirements, and are unable to access loans from traditional sources, such as banks. Particular emphasis is placed on helping low-income people, like women and minorities.