Readiness for Women Tech Bootcamps in New Jersey

GrantID: 75878

Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $10,000

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Summary

If you are located in New Jersey and working in the area of Small Business, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.

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Grant Overview

New Jersey's Tech Workforce Readiness Requirements

New Jersey maintains a population density of 1,263 persons per square mile, with 90 percent of residents in the northern corridor between Newark and Trenton. This concentration leaves southern counties such as Cumberland and Salem with limited broadband access below 100 Mbps for 28 percent of households. The state's pharmaceutical and finance sectors employ 340,000 workers, yet coding-related occupations show women holding only 22 percent of positions according to 2023 Department of Labor data. Women-led coding bootcamps must demonstrate existing instructional staff ratios of at least one certified instructor per 12 enrollees and documented partnerships with at least two New Jersey employers that have hired graduates within the prior 24 months before applying for the $10,000 award.

Application packets require submission of three years of tax returns for the for-profit entity, proof of New Jersey business registration, and a line-item budget allocating no more than 35 percent to marketing. Reviewers also examine enrollment records showing that 40 percent of prior participants resided in zip codes with median household income below the state median of $89,700. Unlike New York programs that accept self-reported placement rates, New Jersey requires third-party verification through employer letters or state unemployment insurance data.

The $10,000 unrestricted grant can cover instructor salaries, curriculum licensing for languages currently demanded by New Jersey employers such as Python and SQL, or facility leases in counties designated as opportunity zones. Applicants must project at least 25 job placements within 180 days of cohort completion and submit quarterly reports using the state's workforce development portal. Entities without prior experience delivering training inside New Jersey must supply letters of support from county workforce development boards confirming alignment with local employer demand.

Who Qualifies in New Jersey

Only for-profit entities registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services qualify. The founder must hold at least 51 percent ownership and identify as a woman. Programs targeting coding skills must operate physical or hybrid instruction sites inside the state for a minimum of 12 months before the application deadline. Priority scoring adds five points for applicants that maintain active recruitment pipelines from high schools in Essex, Hudson, or Passaic counties where female enrollment in computer science courses remains below 18 percent.

Funding Allocation Realities in New Jersey

Disbursement occurs in two tranches: 60 percent upon award notification and 40 percent after submission of placement verification for the first 15 graduates. Funds may not be used for out-of-state travel or equipment purchases exceeding $2,000 per item without prior written approval. Recipients must maintain separate accounting ledgers that the Department of Labor may audit for 36 months following the final payment.

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Grant Detailed Description

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🏢 Organization Name

Visionaries Media LLC and the Hey Helen Grant Program


📖 Background Information

Visionaries Media LLC is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, particularly women founders, through community engagement, education, events, and financial opportunities. With a commitment to building connections and amplifying diverse voices in business, Visionaries aims to empower founders to grow impactful and sustainable ventures.


🎯 Mission / Purpose

The mission of the Hey Helen Grant is to fuel business growth for women entrepreneurs running mission-driven for-profit businesses across the United States. The organization focuses on providing unrestricted cash awards to uplift women founders and help advance their business activities. Funding priorities include operations, marketing, hiring, infrastructure, and strategic development. By addressing these strategic interests, the Hey Helen Grant aligns with its mission to support impactful entrepreneurship.


🌍 Geographic Focus

Eligible locations include all U.S. states and U.S. territories.


🗂 Funding Areas & Interests

  • Women Entrepreneurs: The grant specifically supports women founders.
  • Impact-Driven Businesses: Focus on businesses that are mission-oriented and aim for positive societal impact.
  • Business Development: Funding can be used for a range of business activities including operations and marketing.


✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: must identify as women and be 18 years or older; businesses must be 100% women-owned for-profit entities legally registered in the United States or U.S. territories; annual gross revenue must be less than $1,000,000; applicants must maintain a U.S.–based business bank account for ACH transfers; nonbinary applicants assigned female at birth or who align with the intent of the grant are also welcome. Nonprofit organizations are not eligible as this grant supports for-profit businesses exclusively.


💰 Funding Amounts / Grant Amounts

The Hey Helen Grant offers a $10,000 unrestricted cash award per cycle to one selected founder. This funding is unrestricted, allowing recipients to allocate it according to their business needs. Additional bonus amounts or visibility benefits may be offered if participation thresholds are met.


📅 Proposal Deadlines / Grant Cycles

The Hey Helen Grant operates multiple application cycles each year, typically with deadlines at the ends of April, August, and December. The current cycle has a deadline of April 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Subsequent cycles may follow a similar quarterly pattern, with selected grant recipients usually notified within a few weeks after each deadline.


🔁 Grant Frequency / Reapplication Rules

The grant is offered on an annual cycle, with multiple opportunities for application each year. Reapplication is permitted for previous recipients in subsequent cycles.


💡 Grant Programs & Awards

  • Hey Helen Grant: Provides a $10,000 unrestricted cash award to women founders of impact-driven for-profit businesses. url: https://visionaries.co/helen-grant

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