Clothing retailer Eileen Fisher is providing support to business owners with its Business Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs.Your business must be innovative, 100% women owned and produce products that foster environmental and economical health in the global community.

Additionally, grant applications will be accepted in two categories: established businesses and startups. An established business must be at least three years old and in a position to launch into a new business growth stage. Startups are defined as businesses less than three years old that have a solid business plan.

This year, EILEEN FISHER Inc. will award up to 5 grants of $12,500 each. On-line applications will be posted on March 1st, 2012 on the Eileen Fisher, Inc. web site. The deadline is May 15th 2012.