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Site accepting applications through October 2008

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Sept. xx, 2008 – The popular WomensNet.net Amber Grant (http://www.womensnet.net/Amber-Grants/apply.php) is back—and for women starting small businesses, this year’s $500 grant could make all the difference.

With an application deadline of October 31st, 2008, the WomensNet.net Amber Grant helps cover start-up expenses like buying or upgrading equipment, hiring a Web site designer or advertising.

“Our primary focus is assisting women who are trying to start small home-based or online businesses,” explained Josh Prewitt, president of WomensNet.net. “No repayment is required or expected, although WomensNet.net hopes the winner will pass on the kindness by mentoring and helping others along the way.”

Founded in 1998 by Melody Wigdahl, WomensNet.net is an online women’s business community that exists to help women succeed in small business. The Amber Grant was created in memory of Wigdahl’s sister, who died at 19. Wigdahl established the grant to help other women in her sister’s name.

Women applying for this period’s Amber Grant won’t have to wait long to find out whether they’ve been awarded the funds: The new Amber Grant winner will be announced on WomensNet.net and in the WomensNet.net newsletter on November 30th, 2008. WomensNet.net is sensitive to women in difficult or dangerous situations who want to change their lives by starting a business; for that reason, the winner can choose to have her name withheld.

“WomensNet.net is a supportive, encouraging environment for women in business and those who hope to become business owners,” said Prewitt. “In addition to the Amber Grant, the site offers a wealth of resources and information to women at all stages of business ownership. We invite women to apply for the Amber Grant and take a shot at realizing their dreams.”

Women interested in applying for the Amber Grant can do so at http://www.womensnet.net/Amber-Grants/apply.php. Only applications received through that page will be considered, and applicants must be members of WomensNet.net (membership is free). Those who have applied for Amber Grants in previous years but did not win must resubmit their applications. To learn more about the Amber Grant or about WomensNet.net, visit http://www.womensnet.net.