F5 Collective Grants
F5 Collective has delivered two grant programs supporting women owned businesses with non dilutive capital.
No equity. No strings attached. Capital that goes directly into the business, giving founders the freedom to invest where it matters most.
There are currently no F5 Collective grants open for applications.
A Shoutout Doesn’t Pay The Bills
Closed 12 May 2026.
$5,000 grants awarded to five recipients.
The premise of the five grants was to back women owned businesses with real capital, not just visibility.
Grant Recipients
Karen, Stylish Hound
A pet products brand six years in, with all product design held in house. The grant strengthens the foundations for its next chapter.
Michelle, OVA Acupuncture
Retrained as an acupuncturist after being told her health concerns were normal. Now running two clinics with seven practitioners, and launching a telehealth service in July 2026 to reach regional women.
Georgie, Regional PR
Founded to get regional Australia proper media coverage. The grant funds tools and onboarding as the team scales.
Jolene, River Ceramics
Grew a kitchen table ceramics practice into a creative community. Now expanding into in person Creative Clay Retreats and online courses.
Steph and Laura, Duo Movement
Built a heated mat and reformer pilates studio and community from nothing. The grant supports
The La Femme Grant
Closed November 2025 .
One $10,000 grant and two $5,000 grants were awarded to three women-owned businesses.
The La Femme Grant was launched alongside F5 Collective's first physical activation in Melbourne. It opened as a single $10,000 grant and expanded to $20,000 across three founders on the strength of the applications received.
Delivered in partnership with marie claire Australia, with each recipient receiving national exposure.
Winner: GIMME Store
Lydia Kirkland from Sydney.
GIMME Store is an accessories label built from $150 and a kitchen table sewing machine into a viral, celebrity worn brand with 400% year on year revenue growth.
GIMME Store received a $10,000 grant.
Runner up: Balmee
Ali Beeck and Phoebe Perring from Sydney.
Balmee is microbiome powered lip care.
Balmee received a $5,000 grant.
Runner up: By Storm Beauty
Storm Menzies from Newcastle.
By Storm provides accessible beauty tools co-designed with people living with disability.
By Storm Beauty received a $5,000 grant.
