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Available grants are listed below for national and local level grants. Michigan based grants are also highlighted below. Other state specific grants will be listed as they become available. Please note this list will be updated regularly.
Grants.Gov
There are several grants available (977 posted - 677 forcasted) here for different areas, organizations, groups and programs. click below to view all the available grants and to search for grants for your busienss type. You will need to search through these grants to find the ones that work best for your business type.
PLEASE NOTE: SBIR/STTR innovation grants are subject to reauthorization changes in Congress. Some deadlines previously planned may be in flux depending on federal action (as of late 2025/early 2026). SBIR+1 (Check SBIR.gov for the latest active solicitations if your business is innovation/tech sized.)
Hello Skip
The Skip $10k 2026 Kickoff Grants are now open — with two $10,000 grants available. Skip awarded grants to more than 800 entrepreneurs in 2025 and will double that in 2026.
Eligibility and how to apply:
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All U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners, age 18+
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By entering, you agree to the Official Terms
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Click Start Applying and complete all required questions
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Click Submit Application when finished before the deadline. No late applications will be accepted
Grant structure:
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1 × $10,000 Grant open to all eligible applicants
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1 × $10,000 Grant open exclusively to Skip Plus members
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Apply by January 31 at 11:59 PM ET
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Hello Skip also have various $1,000 grants that they give daily/weekly. Those can be found by scanning the page. Please note, Skip Plus membership is $29/mth billed annually or $49/mth billed monthly. You can do a 14 day risk free trial also. You will need to create an account.
Western UP Tri-County Small Business Hub Grant Program
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Awards Announced: January 26, 2026
Supports small businesses with funding for business improvements and capacity-building in the Western Upper Peninsula region.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free national program that helps small businesses build skills, access expert guidance, and prepare for growth. The platform offers educational tools, coaching, and access to capital-readiness resources.
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Verizon periodically offers cash grant opportunities through Digital Ready, typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Grant applications are only available during specific funding windows and are competitive. Enrollment in the Digital Ready program is required to apply when grants open.
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The program also connects businesses to legitimate loan and financing resources, including SBA-backed lenders. Enrollment and applications are free, and funding opportunities are never guaranteed.
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You will need to register to access these grants. Some grants available to apply for now through this site include:
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund (New York Only)
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You can also access loans though this program as well. Click below to view available small business loans. You must be registed to access this page. If you are not you will need to register first.
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SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY ENTREPRENEURS
Ladies Who Launch is a national initiative that supports women entrepreneurs through education, visibility, and access to funding opportunities. The organization periodically offers small business grants designed to help women founders launch, stabilize, or grow their businesses.
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Grant opportunities are not open year-round and are released during specific application cycles. Funding amounts and eligibility requirements vary by round, and awards are competitive. Applicants are typically required to demonstrate business purpose, clarity of use for funds, and alignment with the program’s mission.
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Ladies Who Launch does not guarantee funding and does not charge fees to apply. Interested business owners are encouraged to follow official announcements and apply only during active grant windows.
See the full list of grants accessible through their site by clicking below.
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Best site for for Profit businesses looking for grant funding
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GrantWatch is an online grant listing platform that aggregates verified grant opportunities from federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate sources. It provides searchable listings for grants available to businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and government entities across the United States.
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GrantWatch does not award grants directly. Instead, it functions as a research and tracking tool that helps users identify active and upcoming funding opportunities, review eligibility requirements, and access official application sources. Some listings are available for free, while full access to detailed grant information requires a paid subscription.
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Businesses using GrantWatch should independently verify grant details through the original funding organization before applying and monitor deadlines closely, as grant availability and requirements may change.
Best site for Non-Profits looking for grant funding
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GrantStation is a grant research and education platform that provides curated listings of active grant opportunities from federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate funders. It is primarily used as a research tool to help organizations and small businesses identify potential funding sources and track application deadlines.
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GrantStation does not provide grants directly. Access to detailed listings, funding calendars, and research tools typically requires a paid subscription. Users are responsible for reviewing eligibility requirements and applying directly through the original funding organizations.
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GrantStation is best used as a planning and discovery resource for businesses seeking to understand available funding opportunities and prepare competitive applications.
Best site for for Profit businesses looking for grant funding
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The grant portal is a comprehensive online grant database designed to help individuals businesses and non-porfit organizations find and apply for grants. It serves as a centralized platform that connects users with grant opportunities from a variety of sources including government agencies, private foundations and international grant making bodies.
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The High Five Grant for Moms, which awards up to $25,000 can be found here. Click below to learn more.
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Home of the:
Next Black Millionare $100,000 Grants
Brown Girl Jane Grant ($10,000-$25,000)
Shea Moisture Community Impact Grant ($10,000)
The Blueprint Grant ($10,000)
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As a Black-founded business with humble beginnings that has remained Black-led and Black-inspired, we recognize the power of entrepreneurship to address racial inequality. The SheaMoisture Fund, composed of our purpose programs and grants, is solely powered by SheaMoisture purchases – proving that our community can do good while feeling and looking good.
We pledge to give back $1 Million in direct funding annually to support small, Black-owned businesses. The Fund stands ready to serve its community where they are most underserved.
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To access the above grants click the link below to learn more.
Best site for for event professionals looking for sponsorships and operational resources.​
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The Share Way is a corporate giving platform that connects businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to non-cash funding opportunities, including donated products, services, sponsorships, and in-kind support from companies across the United States.
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Rather than providing direct cash grants, The Share Way focuses on cost-saving and resource-based support, such as free or discounted goods, professional services, event sponsorships, and operational resources. Opportunities vary by company and may be offered on a rolling or request-based basis.
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The platform is commonly used to offset startup and operating expenses by securing in-kind contributions. Availability, eligibility, and approval are determined by the donating organization, and all requests are submitted directly through The Share Way platform.
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Hello Alice is a national small business support platform that provides entrepreneurs with access to grant opportunities, funding programs, educational resources, and compliance tools. The platform partners with corporations, nonprofits, and government entities to offer competitive small business grants, typically released during limited application windows.
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Hello Alice does not guarantee funding and does not award grants directly outside of its partner programs. Grant amounts, eligibility requirements, and deadlines vary by funding round. Some opportunities may prioritize specific business stages, locations, or impact areas, depending on the sponsoring organization.
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Basic access to Hello Alice is free, and businesses are encouraged to apply only during active grant cycles and verify all requirements before submitting an application.
The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is a grant program by FedEx to award twelve (12) U.S.-based small businesses with grants up to $50,000 and up to $7,500 in FedEx Office® print and business services.
There will be a total of twelve (12) winners: one (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a U.S. $50,000 Grant in the form of a check and $7,500 in print and business services from FedEx Office*
one (1) 2nd Place Winner will receive a U.S. $30,000 Grant in the form of a check and $5,000 in print and business services from FedEx Office*
ten (10) 3rd Place Winners will each receive a U.S. $15,000 Grant in the form of a check and $1,000 in print and business services from FedEx Office*. All FedEx Office prizes are in the form of a credit at a local store near each winners’ location. Total value of all Grants and FedEx Office Prizes: over $252,500 (each a “Grant” and together, the “Grants”). One of the twelve winners who is also a veteran-owned business will receive an added distinction of the Veteran Owned Business Award Honor.
One of the ten 3rd Place Winners will be selected by the FedEx Entrepreneur Advisory Board which consists of small business owners as the Entrepreneur Choice Award.
There will be up to 5 additional Prize Packages based on prize level: a) Website Optimization or Website Audit Prize Package:
a. Grand Prize Winner: Custom in-depth Technical SEO Website Audit detailing all SEO (search engine optimization) deficiencies and including detailed recommendations for improvements, valued between $2,500 - $5,000 depending on number of website pages. Audit can take up to 45 days to complete. Prize expires December 31
b. 2nd Place Winner: One (1) Website Conversion Optimization Audit detailing potential conversion issues and recommended enhancements to improve conversion, valued between $500 - $2,000 depending on number of website pages. Audit can take up to 30 days to complete. Prize expires December 31.
c. 3rd Place Winners: One (1) Website Audit with high level review and recommendations for enhancements to SEO, valued at $50. Audit can take up to 14 days to complete. Prize expires December 31.
Deadline: February 16 – March 9
For New York Residents.
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The David Prize is a celebration of New Yorkers with ideas for extraordinary change. We believe that New York City’s best and biggest resource is its people and that New Yorkers who are proximate to the City’s greatest challenges will build the best solutions. Open to any individual working in the five boroughs, the Prize welcomes those with the vision and conviction to change our communities, our culture, and our future for good.
Sevyn Buffins is awarding $1,000 through the "Sevyn Figure" Grant to help creators take the next step toward their goals. It only takes minutes to apply and start moving your vision forward.
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Deadline: February 6, 2026 | 11:59pm
Alicia Lyttle is awarding $2,500 through the AI Impact Grant to help emerging entrepreneurs harness the power of AI to launch and scale profitable businesses. The application is quick, simple, and built for those ready to stop waiting and start leveraging AI for real results.
$1,000 Grant
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Deadline: February 18, 2026
Winner Announced: February 19, 2026
Apply For Nehemiah Davis’ Greatness Grant For A Chance To Receive Funding For Your Journey!
Are you an aspiring or new entrepreneur with big ideas but lacking the funding to bring them to life? The Greatness Grant by Nehemiah Davis is here to help you turn your vision into reality.
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$2,500 Grant
Grant Deadline: February 16, 2026 @ 11:59pm
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, will fund more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution, and as a result of its giving pledge for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday®, American Express will now contribute an additional $5.1 million to the program – totaling over $10 million in grants.
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The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
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Recipients will have a 6‑month period in which to complete their projects, so applicants are encouraged to prepare a ​“ready-to-execute” project plan and a detailed, itemized budget. During that period, Main Street America will provide opportunities for grant recipients to connect and network with each other, complete self-guided e‑learning courses, and share the story of their business and their Amex Shop Small Grants Program project journey with a variety of audiences.
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Applications will be open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 CT.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The application submission deadline has been extended from Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT to Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
​​​Her Agenda is committed to helping women break through barriers in entrepreneurship and professional growth. In honor of our 17th anniversary, we are launching The Breakthrough Grant.
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The grant will award $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur who is ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level.
“I launched the Breakthrough Grant because I know what it feels like to be on the edge of something great but held back by a lack of resources,” shared Rhonesha Byng, founder and CEO of Her Agenda.
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“We originally wanted to launch this grant years ago in collaboration with a brand. As a small business, we’re not exactly sitting on extra funds that we can give out. On top of that, we envisioned being able to disperse a large grant amount. But no brand signed on. True to form, we did not let that stop us, and instead, we turned to our community to pour into this grant that helps offer the support needed to keep going and create their next opportunity.”
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Her Agenda is fully funding the grant, alongside contributions from our readers and past POWER AGENDA women. Before applying, applicants must confirm their email subscription to the Her Agenda newsletter, where we share exclusive insights and opportunities for ambitious professionals. You must be subscribed to the Her Agenda newsletter to be considered.
Applicants must be entrepreneurs who currently have an operating business.
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INSIDER members get 50% off the entry fee, one of many benefits of being part of our private community. Not an INSIDER yet? Join today and apply for the grant at the discounted rate.
This is a 6 month fellowship and during the fellowship you will receive a stipend.
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What You Can Expect From The Innovation Fund Fellowship:
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Investments That Scale Your Impact
During the 6-month fellowship, fellows will receive a monthly stipend. Selected fellows will receive up to $200,000 for their ideas, a year of follow-on mentorship, and support. Semi-finalist applicants will have the opportunity to receive detailed feedback and access to a larger network of investors.
Led by Experienced Coaches
Each of our coaches has firsthand experience building and scaling impact-focused organizations. They lead by example and support ideation.
Community-Based Learning
You'll contribute 12–15 hours per month in a community of entrepreneurs working together to address the most critical issues faced by workers.
Access to Worker Networks and National Visibility
Connect with partners, funders, and allies who can amplify your impact and help you reach the workers who need your innovation most.
Customized Support and Peer Learning
Receive hands-on support from our team to bring your ideas to life. Share your work, give and get feedback, and learn from peers in the community.
Small businesses keep our communities alive and vibrant.

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They lead job creation in the US, significantly contribute to the economy, are continuously at the helm of innovation, and contribute to shaping the unique culture and personality of neighborhoods.
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It’s safe to say, successful small businesses and healthy communities go hand in hand.

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And if you’re a small business owner making a difference, we want to support your good work.
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That’s why every quarter we award a $5,000 grant to an entrepreneur who is having a positive impact in an underrepresented community.
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They award this grant 4x per year.
Q1: January 1 - January 31, 2026. Winner Announced March 15
Q2: April 1 - April 30, 2026, Winner Announced June 15
Q3: July 1 - July 31, 2026. Winner Announced September 15
Q4: Oct. 1 - October 31, 2026. Winner Announced December 15
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