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HR Policy
Employee Handbook Framework

A complete starter framework for building or overhauling your employee handbook. Policy by policy, built for compliance.

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Compliance
Termination Risk Checklist

A JD-informed checklist for navigating employee separations with reduced risk. Covers documentation, timing, and common pitfalls.

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Operations
SOP Template Library

A collection of standard operating procedure templates for core HR and operations functions. Editable and ready to deploy.

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Grant resources

Funding opportunities for women- and Latina-owned businesses.

Red Nova Advisory tracks grant opportunities relevant to our clients and community. Deadlines shift frequently — verify all dates before applying.

Open
Hey Helen Grant
$10,000 unrestricted

100% women-owned, for-profit U.S. businesses with annual revenue under $1M. Open to women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.

Deadline: April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
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Open
Kitty Fund Mompreneur Grant
Micro-grants — 20 awards totaling $20,000

Mom-owned U.S. businesses with annual revenue under $5M and 2 to 50 employees. Designed for new or growing startups.

Deadline: April 14, 2026
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Rolling
HerRise Microgrant
~$1,000

U.S. small businesses majority-owned by women of color. Reviewed monthly on a rolling basis. Low barrier to entry.

Cycle: Rolling monthly applications
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Rolling
Amber Grant (WomensNet)
$10,000/month + up to $50,000 year-end

Women-owned businesses (at least 50%) in the U.S. or Canada. One application enters you for all current grant types. $15 application fee.

Cycle: Monthly rolling  ·  June category: Business Support Services
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Q2 Opening April 1
Thrive Grant by Breva
$5,000

At least one year in business with minimum $35,000 annual revenue. Preference for businesses impacting underrepresented communities.

Next cycle: Q2 applications open April 1, 2026
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Monitor for 2026 dates
Fund Her Future (Block Advisors x Hello Alice)
$50,000 (1 winner) + $10,000 (5 winners)

Women-owned businesses with minimum $20,000 in prior year revenue. Includes complimentary tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll.

2026 dates: Not yet announced — 2025 ran April through May
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Rolling
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
Varies — $5,000 to $10,000+

Women-owned businesses with dedicated focus on Latina and women-of-color founders. Single application matched to sponsored grants as they open.

Cycle: Rolling — notified when a match opens
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digitalundivided Breakthrough Program
$5,000 + mentorship

Businesses led by Black or Latina women, registered for at least one year with a technology component and minimum $50,000 annual revenue.

2026 cycle: Dates not yet announced
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Grant cycles and deadlines change frequently. Red Nova Advisory compiles this list as a community resource and does not guarantee accuracy of dates or eligibility requirements. Always verify directly with the granting organization before applying. Information last reviewed March 2026.
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