The Poker Power x IFW Power Play Small Business Grant 2025 is now open for applications. This unique opportunity offers women entrepreneurs the chance to win the largest grant in IFundWomen’s history – a $100,000 cash award, alongside tailored coaching, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
This programme is designed to help small business owners strengthen both their business strategies and decision-making skills through the power of poker – a game centred on boldness, resilience, and risk management.
About the Poker Power x IFW Power Play Small Business Grant
The Power Play Grant is more than just funding. It combines financial support with leadership training to help women entrepreneurs build confidence and scale their businesses.
Grant Benefits Include:
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$100,000 cash grant – the largest single grant from IFundWomen to date.
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Six months of IFundWomen coaching (valued at $2,400).
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Four mentorship sessions with Poker Power founder Jenny Just and her network (valued at $10,000).
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A four-week poker class (valued at $70) to help entrepreneurs sharpen their strategy and decision-making skills.
This blend of financial capital and practical skill-building makes the Poker Power x IFW Power Play Small Business Grant 2025 one of the most empowering opportunities for female founders in the U.S. this year.
Key Dates
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Applications Open: August 12, 2025 (9:00 a.m. EST)
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Applications Close: September 26, 2025 (9:00 p.m. EST)
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Finalist Event: Ten finalists will be invited to New York City on November 18, 2025, to compete live for the $100,000 grand prize.
Eligibility Criteria
The grant is open to:
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Natural persons who are legal residents of one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding Arizona) or Washington, D.C.
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Applicants who are of legal age in their state of residence.
The grant is not open to employees, directors, agents, or contractors of IFundWomen, Poker Power, their promotional agencies, or members of their immediate families and households.
Why You Should Apply
This opportunity goes beyond traditional funding. The Power Play Grant combines capital, coaching, and mentorship, enabling winners to:
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Build confidence in negotiation and risk management.
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Expand their leadership skills through poker-based training.
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Gain access to valuable business coaching and mentoring networks.
Application Links
👉 Click here to apply for the grant
👉 Read more about the programme here
For expert guidance on drafting, refining, and reviewing your proposal, contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refinning and review.
