Entrepreneurship Grants & Scholarships

With the state of the economy, it has become more important than ever for citizens to open up and prosper in their own businesses. More frequently within the past few decades women have been leaving behind their stay at home mom roles and replacing them with their own independent business ventures.

However, obtaining funding for these new business ventures can be a bit tricky. It does take some heavy research and determination, but there are several associations out there that are willing to invest in women’s futures by awarding them with business scholarships and grants.

Things To Do Before You Even Start Looking For Funding

Go over your business with a fine tooth comb and familiarize yourself with every aspect of what will be involved:

  1. Know all the intricacies about the need that your business will be fulfilling. What kind of product or service will you be marketing? Is there still a great need for it today? Will there continue to be a need for it for years to come, or will the newness and enthusiasm about it wear off soon after it gets started?
  2. Who will be your target audience? Will your product or service be able to serve the general public, or will your audience be confined to a smaller group of customers? Will your customers be so satisfied with the service provided to them that they will keep coming back for more? Will they be inspired to recommend your business to a friend?
  3. Will you have any partners in your business? If so, do you have a strong enough relationship with them to withstand the pressures of starting up and maintaining that business? Is your partner as committed as you are to your new venture? Will she be in it for the long haul? What roles will you and your partner take on in the business? If it is a fifty-fifty venture, who will have the last word as far as the major decision making goes?
  4. Where will your business be located? Have you scouted out any office spaces? How much rent will you be willing to pay for your office space?
  5. Familiarize yourself with the resources that are available to you. Where will you purchase all of your supplies? What will be your monthly cost of supplies?
  6. Will you be hiring employees? If so, how many? How much will they be paid?
  7. Have you looked into how much it will cost to insure your business?
  8. How much money will you need to start your business and keep it running for several months? Have you made a business plan?

After you are confident that you can answer all of those questions, the next step is to start looking for funding. This is where most women who are trying to start a business get frustrated and give up. There are some guidelines to follow that will narrow down your search to make it a little easier.

  1. Learn facts about how foundations go about determining how to distribute their money. Start with foundations that are in your area since they will be primarily interested in helping to build their community. Include private, civic, and corporate foundations. Really do your research here.
  2. When looking for funding, consider which organizations have already awarded grants to businesses that are similar to yours.
  3. Make a list of possible funders. Use categories such as organization location, subject of interest, or types of recent funding provided.
  4. Narrow down your list by eliminating organizations which do not seem to be a good funding prospect. These can be groups such as organizations that do not provide funding for your particular state or subject of interest, or organizations that do not provide the amount of funding you will need.
  5. Choose organizations that can fit your needs and find out as much as you can about them before applying for funding. This way, there will be no surprises when you are going through the application process.

Organizations That Will Provide Funding to Women Entrepreneurs

WomensNet.Net

WomensNet.Net is an organization that started the Amber Foundation Grant program. Since 1998, every month the Amber Grant program has provided funding to assist women who are interested in opening small businesses. These include primarily home-based businesses and online businesses. They usually give between $500 and $1,000.

The small amount of funding awarded is meant to be used for the little expenses that are involved in opening a business such as starting a website or buying the necessary equipment. The foundation does not ask for repayment; instead, they ask that their grant recipients pay it forward by someday lending a helping hand to others who are in need.

The application process for this grant is very straightforward with its qualifications and questions. They are looking for strong-natured, driven women who are passionate about their new business ventures. They ask that the applicants be very detailed in the structure of their businesses and completely honest when giving their information.

Institute for Interactive Journalism/McCormick Foundation

The Institute for Interactive Journalism along with the McCormick Foundation offer grants to women who are creative and wish to use their talents in businesses of their own. Their goal is to help women who are United States residents to achieve their dreams of improving their community while inspiring others to do so. Last year, they awarded $14,000 to an up and coming female entrepreneur.

They do have strict eligibility requirements that every applicant must pass:

  • The funding must be used to start the business within 10 months of being awarded the grant.
  • The recipient of the grant money must have a defined plan for continuing to run their business after the money has run out.
  • All businesses have to have some journalistic value.
  • Businesses must be either independent or run by a non-profit group.
  • Documentaries or personal Internet blogs are not eligible for funding.
  • Non-profit businesses will be funded through grants and individuals will receive their funding by way of subcontracts.

The kind of applicants that this organization is looking for are:

  • Women who are interested in helping people make better decisions and thrive in their community.
  • Women who regard truth, honor and accuracy with high standards.
  • Women who want to advance within the news community.

To learn more and review guidelines for proposals, visit www.newmediawomen.org.

Halstead Bead Incorporated

Halstead Bead Incorporated offers its Annual Business Development Grant to women who are interested in starting a jewelry business. Once every summer, one lucky recipient is awarded a package worth $6,000 in cash and merchandise to open their business. The 2012 grant will be awarded to a woman who wishes to base her jewelry business on silver. Halstead would like to see different techniques of jewelry design such as hand fabricating, art clay, lamp work, and casting. Originality is important. Applications will be accepted between April 15 and June 9.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The applicant must be a professional jewelry designer or a student of jewelry design.
  • The applicant must be serious about pursuing a long-term career in their silver jewelry design business.
  • The applicant must intend to sell her product at a regional level.
  • A branded line of silver jewelry must be sold in their business.
  • The applicant must have experience in the designing of silver jewelry.
  • The applicant must have a clean criminal record.
  • The applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

Prizes Awarded to the Grant Winner:

  • $5,000 in cash
  • A $1,000 Halstead Bead Inc. gift certificate
  • A full-page feature in the Halstead Bead Inc. magazine and website showcasing her jewelry business
  • A press release announcing her grant win
  • An engraved plaque with her name and accomplishment

All of the finalists will be recognized by Halstead Bead Inc.

Chicago Foundation for Women

The Chicago Foundation for Women is looking out for women’s interests by awarding grants to those who are interested in bettering themselves by building a new business. They began their grant program in 1985 and have awarded 2,900 grants coming to a total of $19,000,000 since then. Their goals are to strengthen economic security, work toward a violence free world, and better Americans’ access to healthcare.

Besides funding new businesses for women, the Chicago Foundation for Women takes the extra step by offering training seminars headed up by some of the best consultants and trainers. They want women to succeed. The amount of grant money awarded ranges from $15,000 to $50,000. Women who reside the Chicago metropolitan area may apply between now and June 30, 2012.

The grant money may come from one of two sources: the Sophia and Bayrach Fund, or the Strategic Response Fund.

  • Sophia and Bayrach Fund: To apply for this fund you must send in your application electronically. There will be a letter of inquiry form that must be submitted. The use of Word documents is mandatory. All proposals should be submitted by way of PDF files.
  • Strategic Response Fund: This fund only allots for $50,000/year in award money; therefore it is very competitive. Each of its recipients receives about $7,500 to start their businesses. The application process is the same as the Sophia and Bayrach Fund application.

Women’s Financial Fund

Women’s Financial Fund is a non-profit organization which offers grants for strong independent women who are interested in opening their own businesses. Women may apply for a New Business Grant or, if they already run a business, they are encouraged to apply for Existing Business Grants.

  • New Business Grants: With this grant, all types of businesses are eligible including marketing businesses, Internet-based businesses and service-based businesses. Depending on the funding budget and the woman’s needs, the grants run anywhere between $100 and $5,000.
  • Existing Business Grants: For women who already running their own businesses, the Existing Business Grant offers funds to help improve on their net worth. These funds may be used for purchasing new equipment, expanding, or developing a new product. As long as it is intended to upgrade their businesses, women may apply. The available funding for this type of grant is between $1,000 and $5,000.

Eligibility:

  • To apply you must be a United States citizen.
  • You must be at least 18 years or older.
  • You must be interested in opening up or upgrading your business.
  • You must have donated a minimum of $15 to the Women’s Financial Fund. This doubles as your application fee.

The grant recipients are chosen according to their need for funding, the thoroughness of their business plan, and the quality and truthfulness of their application.

Business Grants for African-American Women

Huggies Mom-Inspired Grant Program

The Huggies Mom-Inspired Grant Program awards $15,000 in funding for African-American women who want to open a new business that will benefit the lives of parents.

Eligibility:

  • To apply you must be 21 or older.
  • You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • The business must focus on products for expecting mothers and children to the age of 6 years.

The award winners are chosen according to the applicant’s adherence to the rules, how much thought they have put into their business plan, the public’s want or need for their product, as well as creativity and originality in their plan.

Business Owners’ Idea Café

The Business Owners’ Idea Café Small Business Grant provides funding to African-American women. This grant is open to women who already have their own business. The business must have been open for a minimum of six months. The grant winner will receive $1,000 in cash and an additional $1,500 in advertisements. Awards will be given for the second- and third-place winners as well. They will receive $500 in advertisements.

Once a woman comes up with an idea, creates her business plan, and begins to put it into action, she will be well on her way to making a new life for herself. Her next call of action will be to get funding. Above are some examples of funding resources for women entrepreneurs. There are several more like these to be found. All of the research and forms to be filled out will be worth it in the end when she is running her own business.

43 Comments

  • Reply kathy johnson September 1, 2012 at 3:51 am

    Hello, my name is kathy. I am working on starting a business tranporting products and equipment such as lumber or fima trailers nationwide. I am a recovering addict trying to not only show myself, but show other recovering addicts that it is possible to make a life for yourself and become addicted to your dream rather than chemical abuse. I am hoping to find help with financial funds to get started in my business. Thank you

  • Reply Marianne February 24, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Hello I am writing you from Senegal (west Africa) and I would like to open a muslim based pre-school in my country but the lack of financement is holding me back so for anyone wanting to help please do so this is a dream I want to fulfill for young kids in my country.Thank you for anyone who will see this and help.

  • Reply diana muno March 5, 2013 at 10:34 am

    i am young ugandan trying to open up a community based organization supporting the young children in school through giving them domestic animals like (pigs, chicken and goats ) but luck the funding to purchase these animals if anyone can help make the dream come true then thanks be to god.

  • Reply Shelia April 22, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    good afternoon, I am writing because I would like to open my own business. This business is a family entertainment center for the whole family can have fun. I have a business plain that is together but I need to know would my business quailfiy for any of the program also my business requires more than $100,000 to get started. Do you all know of any other companies for women that are willing to help with more funding. please let me know.
    Thank you so much in this matter.

  • Reply Jessye J. April 26, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Hi I’m Jessye and would like to open a business for young ladies. I’m hoping to have a positive business where young ladies can come and feel like New leaders of the world. when you look good you feel good. That’s what I was always told. I hope to get funding for this soon. My daughter is the reasoning behind all this. If is wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have these dream. Thank you Jori. Mommy love you!!!

  • Reply candy marsh May 10, 2013 at 12:21 am

    hi there my name is Candy I am a recovering addict and I am trying to start my own business, I would like to open a thrift type store like the one my nana had when I was growing up, I know a lot about the business and really enjoy it, ive thought about it a lot and I believe that with they way the economy is now days not only are the people who already enjoy going into thrift stores come in but I think that more and more people will turn to thrift stores over the big chain stores I sincerely hope that someone sees this and can help me out

    thank you

    • Reply Ramona July 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Hey Candy, you can start out small. Go to auctions for storage units and buy them for $400 or less and start selling the things outside of your home and at flea markets. You can build up your money little by little to open a small shop. Be Blessed!!

  • Reply Kristina May 11, 2013 at 12:46 am

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  • Reply nyamzy m May 25, 2013 at 3:17 pm

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  • Reply Marquita Brown June 16, 2013 at 5:16 pm

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  • Reply Jackie A. July 9, 2013 at 7:11 pm

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  • Reply Grace Williams March 10, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I am registered in the State of Michigan as Root of the Matter. I am in the process of applying for 501 c but due not have the money to apply. My business is assisting families and others involved in domestic violence. I need money to start up my business.

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  • Reply Pauline B. March 26, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Hi,
    I am a woman entrepreneur, already published a CD project – “Pauline’s Transition” and book-“Perils to Pearls~a turning point”. I have embarked on launching a Women’s undergarment line and need funding at this time to take it to the next level.
    I have completed my business plan, incorporated the business in my State, have my EIN number, a Seamstress creating prototypes, connected to a pattern maker and manufacturer (cutting room) in Chicago and receiving support from BELAW at the John Marshall Entreprenuerial Clinic in Chicago.
    I need and am seeking funding to take my business to the next level.
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  • Reply sdf June 2, 2014 at 6:47 am

    hi
    i m 21 year old girl um in a desprate situation i want to start my own small scale business in order to meet my expenses ..i want to get higher education and also to give others students like me who desire for education but can afford..i have applied everywhere but cant got positive answer as every1 is trying to scam ..plz if any1 is serious to help plz contact sdfmzl10@hotmail.com..r just give me as loan plz i have nthing to give in return but just prayers from the core of my heart.waiting
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  • Reply Linda July 13, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Hello i am an African American woman who was born in Fresno, California in the 1950’s. I am a woman who knows the devastating effects of grief,loss, emotional abuse, and poverty. As a child, my imagination guided me to began to visualize my goals and dreams when they came to a halt as i addressed motherhood at an early age and my plans became seemingly unattainable goals, but beating the odds i graduate in 2006 with my Associated Arts degree in retail marketing management. With a vision and purpose driven life, i wrote and began a christian ministry for women in 2003 called “Women Empowering Women” i went out to many drug and alcohol programs in the community begining ministering God’s inspirational words. This program is designed and created to structure hope through a yearly women’s conference. Today I inspires, motivate, and uplift over 200 women every year. i have been working this yearly conference for eleven years and many women lives has been changed. I use every source of my own resources praise God! i guess i started a movement because other people started helping me a little every year this has been a hard struggle for me but each year i never give up thanks to God! he has been with me i couldn’t did it alone, over all i have sacrifice all my own and it has paid off in a most powerful way other women have attain a higher level and standard of living than they ever thought possible by being love,accepted and supported in their own lives. My spirituality, love for God, passion, and drive has made me all the things i have ever dreamed! but i have another dream i am now working on opening up a only christian base program supporting women that are in devastating effects of grief, loss, emotional abuse, homeless, hopelessness, despair, and poverty that have a desire to live a christian life. This programs is for all the women that are released from the drug and alcohol programs with their certification. These are the women that i already work with every year. They will be able to have support in this only christian base program for i year. In order for me to fulfill this vision (dream) i will need your financial funds to get this program up and going in my community. I will be praying and hoping for this vision to move forward there is a great need here! Thank you

  • Reply kelly September 9, 2014 at 1:17 am

    I am a 45 year old woman forming a home care company. I think that seniors do better together in the homes the already own, and it is cost effective for them also as the cost of assisted living and nursing homes have sky rocketed. I am looking to secure grant money to train personally invested employees and also insurance.

  • Reply irene November 27, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Hi, I am a small entrepreneur in east Africa and I want to expand my textile and fashion business by starting my own fashion line. I have been looking for funding. Is there anyone out there who can help?

  • Reply Angela Goodman March 4, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Hi My Name Is Angela.

    My goal is to provide a service for the people in my area. I’m looking to open up a Family dollar store. I already have my business plan in place. I just need help with the funding. This will create more jobs, as well as it will be a asset to the community.

  • Reply Catherine Mahardy March 14, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Hi! My desire is to create a marionette show for children to learn the values of respect. Also to keep alive an ancient art of entertainment. I have a master carver lined up and I am a master painter. My targeted audience are schools, churches, etcetera. It may sound crazy but it just might work! Thank you, Cathy

  • Reply Sallie Creech April 9, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    For 15 plus years I’ve carried the desire to start a unique in character, small and friendly atmosphere, focuses on community, values, and a faith-filled view of existence. The Inheritance Christian Academy, is committed to providing the best education possible to each of our students; by acknowledging students’ varying learning styles and promoting the creative use of every student’s talents. Class sizes are small, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:8. Classroom teachers and support staff, guide students through an experience of diverse and progressive opportunities in academics, fine arts, athletics, activities, and campus ministry, thereby creating an environment that meets a wide range of needs. The social development and a healthy, growing self-esteem for each child is just as important us as the academic growth and success of each student. We start with our six week old student with a curriculum tailored to them, and go on to impart in our school age student through the eight grade. All the key players are in place to move this from the paper to reality. I thank you in advance for your consideration. Sallie

  • Reply Natarsha Merritt April 9, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    Hello, I am interested in opening a Affordable Cremation Alternative facility. I will not start a crematory, however, I will heed refrigeration as I will do the transfer of the human remains which requires accurate refrigerate. Does anyone have any information. I am a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

  • Reply Roseirene August 11, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I am a woman, Kenyan by birth. I have a passion of working with children with disabilities. I am a mother of a such a child and through challenges I have seen in accessing good schools, healthcare and therapy for such children; I would like to impact lives of 1,000 children with multi disabilities in Kenya as well as provide an opportunities for economic empowerment and livelihood of their mothers. I am looking for partners who can support my idea as we change lives of children living with disabilities.

  • Reply Alice N October 2, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Am a Kenyan by birth,Am in a desperate situation. I live in an abusive marriage for the last, 13 yrs, and I have been fearing to walk out of that marriage coz I don’t know how I will start live with my 2 children with no one to support them… I struggled and started a small business of providing transport to a certain school went to one bank and took a loan of 2200$ that is including bank interest and the deposit of 200$, I have already paid 1200$ now am so desperate coz in my country teachers are on strike and I don’t have income to pay the bank, and when I approached my husband and begged him to pay for me he was so happy and he told the bank to take back the car, and he is now very abusive telling me that I pretend that I know business and I know nothing plz help or refer me to a place I can find helpful that in future I can also help women who under go search in their abusive marriage.

  • Reply Teresa C Clark October 3, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Dear Sir or Madam:

    I have a dream that I would desire to come to pass. I am an Esthetician who would like to start my own business to provide services such as waxing facials & make up for any occassions in my community and others, this has been my passion for years, however I have the location in mind I already figure out the cost of the lease each month, I will write out my business plan I need start up money for supplies , products and the usual expenses that come along starting your own business, I need enough liquid capital money to work with to keep me in business for at least a year, by then I will have grown to stand own my own two feet and to, continue to grow throughout the years to come. Please let me know if their are any grants that would assist me in this exciting Journey. Thanks a million!!! Teresa

  • Reply Jocelyn Hardin October 5, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I have a business plan that’s ready to be reviewed. My business plan is focused on helping the homeless.

  • Reply Alice mwangi November 19, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Hi,am a Kenyan woman enterprenuer looking for funding for an education institution focusing on nurturing and developing academic and talents of young children. Kindly connect me to any organization that would help me. Thank you.
    Alice

  • Reply Mphatso January 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I am a Malawian woman, and would like to start up a business in Purchasing and selling agricultural products in our country, however I don’t have capital to start up this hence my writing to request for assistance on the same.

  • Reply Kayode Olufunmilayo janet June 22, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Am woman with disability, also a single mother of three boys,am poor but if get financial assistance to start block industry in Nigeria, please connect me with any organisation that can help me so as to make me have opportunity to send my children to school and to take care of my health because am ulcer patient no money to buy even drug than u.

  • Reply Irene June 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I am a Ugandan lady 37 years, I want to start up a small business to be able to support my family and other needy older and younger persons in my area. But I don’t have start up capital, I would like to be assisted with capital. If there is anyone out there who can help me.

  • Reply Fortunate Mugwara July 6, 2016 at 10:21 am

    I am a Zimbabwean Lady ,I would like to open a safari business ,as a tour operator am looking for funding.How do I go about it.

  • Reply LaTonya Teplan August 2, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I am an African American woman living outside Chicago, Illinois. My business plan/goal is an Independent Safety & Training Compliance for Small Trucking Companies. I would personally go in and train Drivers and Owners on all Updated Laws. I would also help get them Compliant on the Trucking Laws and make sure their Vehicles and Drivers are Federal & State Mandated.
    Please guide me to where I can get additional help for Grants to complete my Start-Up.

  • Reply Tawakalt bello September 4, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Im tawakalt bello from Nigeria, I want to open an online and physical store selling varities of modest Muslim clothing’s and later on have a brand of my own designed in Nigeria.

  • Reply Blessing Ake Belo-Osagie September 7, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I am a Nigerian, I just start up a skills acquition initiayive where I give a back to school training to young ladies and women who didn’t have the opportunity to complete the educations. I also give skills trainings in making of furnitures accessories, pasteries, Decorations, jelwerlies etc. I will a start-up fund, to enable me reach out to more women in the rural areas and villages in nigeria.

  • Reply Shanetta Ray October 14, 2016 at 6:06 am

    Hello, My name Is Shanetta Ray, I have been looking for help for a long time with starting a business Christian . I would love to open up for Health And Holisic Massages. I would really Love your support and help. Thanks

    • Reply Kaytlyn October 12, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      did you ever find out what grant to apply with for massage?

  • Reply Kim November 17, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Good day,
    I am a non US citizen but a woman interested in starting a real estate business. I already have 4 properties but need funding to restore and renovate them. Would you know of any organization or angel investors I can approach.

  • Reply latonya vaughter November 28, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    I’m looking to start an online business as well as a non profit that help at risk youths in the community of Washington DC. I need help with grants to start up. Pls help

  • Reply Oke oghene efi November 28, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    Hello,
    my name is okeoghene.Am a Nigerian woman.Am into fashion business. My dream is to open a fashion center, where young people are trained ,so they can be entrepreneurs themselves. Especially now where white collar jobs are hard to find and with the economic ressession.It,s sad to see young graduate in my country having nothing to do.

  • Reply Nicola Knox January 3, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you for the information, my name is N. Knox and I am a retired military personnel and also a retired firefighter. I am in the process of starting up a Women Empowerment Center: A one stop center where women can come and be educated in making their lives enriched. I want to target varying groups of women: divorce, domestic abuse, homeless, cancer patients, professional women, housewives, ministry women, who are going through challenging transitions of life. I want to offer services from counseling, education on life and health benefits, after school care for school age kids, rehab seminars, clothes and food assistance to families. After working in both field of my employment the need for women’s empowerment is great. Most household I have serviced are single moms household who are disadvantage in many ways. Empowering them means empowering the family and community. Empowering and helping women get back into the workforce. I would love any help or assistance to make this venture successful.

  • Reply Valencia January 9, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    Hello.

    I am an African American woman and live in New York State. I am recently widowed and would like to start a business selling a wonderful product based out of California. The start up cost is $300. The product is a health food product and it helps with people who are suffering with hunger and a lack of nutrients in their diet all around the world.
    It it is something I am truly passionate about and I could use the help to get started. Presently I am not working and am open to the wonderful possibilities to become established.

    Thank you for your time

  • Reply Helen I ngram October 12, 2017 at 3:37 am

    Hello
    I am an African American women and live in Lambert Mississippi. I am a retired teacher. My husband recently passed in April. I would like to start a business teaching young ladies how to embroider. Embroidering has become a big business in our area with the hospitals,clinics,schools,an etc.This business will help n young mothers to learn a skill that will provide them with a source a source of income to provide their family with extra income. The start up cost will is $5,000. This will purchase 1 ten needle embroidering machine. I have 1 machine that I have bought. I sell to a couple of places now but I feel if I can teach theses ladies how do this. We can make it a big business Thank you for your time.

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