The Neverending Grant List

Find the Right Grant to Fuel Your Dreams.

At Southern Girl Creative, we’re all about helping artists, small business owners, and event creators turn their visions into reality. Finding funding can be tough, so we’ve put together this curated list of grants designed for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Free money for your business? Yay!!

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Skip Grants

From $1k twice week live on Youtube meetups or the $10k for traditional applications, Skip abundantly gives the funds you need for your business with easy applications. With a Plus membership, their team will apply to more grants on your behalf, create business plans, and more.  Join and apply to their $1k twice-weekly grants. Apply here.

BOSS Impact Fund $10k Grants

The BOSS Impact Fund focuses on financially elevating Black women entrepreneurs with $10,000 Invest In Progress grants. The program, a partnership between Hello Alice and The BOSS Network, also provides mentorship opportunities. Apply here.

Comcast RISE

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund helps independently owned businesses grow by providing funding for advertising, marketing, business consultations, entrepreneurship education, commercial creative production services, and other technical support. Apply here.

Patagonia

Outdoor brand Patagonia, with its activist focus, offers funding to small businesses working to tackle the root causes of climate change and address environmental injustice. Apply here.

National Association for the Self-Employed

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) offers a variety of support programs to help small businesses thrive and stay competitive. NASE provides growth grants of up to $4,000 for small businesses with growth potential. These grants can be used for various business needs, including marketing, hiring, and technology equipment. Apply here.

Halstead Grant $7k

The Halstead Grant awards a grand prize of $7,500 in startup capital, along with smaller grants for businesses that are innovating and advancing the jewelry industry’s artistry. Apply here.

StartOut Founders Program

The StartOut Founders Program provides resources, including its Growth Lab startup accelerator, to support LGBTQ+-owned businesses at all stages, from aspiring founders to established companies seeking growth. Apply here.

Faire Grant $5k

Faire’s small business grant program offers $5,000 grants to new retail businesses to help them stock their stores with products from Faire. Full eligibility requirements can be found in Faire’s terms and conditions. Apply here.

Freed Fellowship $500+

Each month, the Freed Fellowship awards $500 to a small business owner, with the possibility of additional funding. Recipients also receive personalized business feedback and two months of free mentoring through the Freed Studio virtual community. Apply here.

Start Pivot Grow Micro Grant $2.5k

The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant offers $2,500 in quarterly funding to help small businesses cover essential expenses and expand. With a rolling application deadline, business owners can apply at any time throughout the year. Apply here.

Lenovo Evolve Small Initiative Grants

Launched in 2021, Lenovo’s Evolve Small Initiative provides small businesses with funding, technology, and mentorship. The 2025 program will award cash grants and other resources, focusing on business development and AI implementation. Apply here.

Hustler’s MicroGrant $1k

Created in partnership with Deja Vu Parker and HerSuiteSpot, this program offers monthly grants to passionate small business owners and entrepreneurs. Applications open each month. Apply here.

American Express® Backing Small Businesses

A collaboration between American Express and Main Street America, this grant supports economically vulnerable small businesses. Applications typically open in the spring, with limited submission slots, so early application is encouraged. Apply here.

Secretsos Grant $2.5k

This quarterly grant program provides $2,500 to help small businesses overcome challenges and invest in growth. Recipients can use the funds however they see fit, whether for hiring, operations, or new business strategies. Apply here.

Wish Empowertment Grant $2k

Designed for Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses in the U.S. with fewer than 20 employees, this program offers grants of up to $2,000. Selected businesses must join Wish Local, a free platform that connects local retailers with online shoppers. Apply here.

Substack Creator Accelerator Fund

This program supports U.S.-based creators looking to grow their subscription-based businesses using Substack’s publishing, community, and discovery tools. Applicants must have a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of at least $2,000. Apply here.

Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program

Open to small certified suppliers in select U.S. states, this program provides $5,000 in funding along with training and funder matching to support business growth. Apply here.

Warrior Rising Grant

Warrior Rising supports veterans at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, whether they have a business idea or an active operation. This program provides guidance and funding of up to $20,000 to help veterans build and grow their businesses. Apply here.

YippityDoo Big Idea Grant

Each month, a $1,000 grant is awarded to a woman entrepreneur (18+) in the U.S. to invest in their business or idea. The grant can be used for startup costs, marketing, operations, or anything needed to reach the next level. There is a $15 application fee. Apply here.

The Kitty Fund for Moms | $1k Grants

The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. The award was created in honor of Mother’s Day and Founder’s First CEO Kim Folsom‘s mother, Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, who passed away in March of 2020. Apply here.

Fedex Small Business $20k Grant  

The FedEx Small Business Grants Program typically supports businesses with fewer than 99 employees that have been operating for at least six months. In previous years, FedEx has awarded over $225,000 in grants to small businesses, including $500 in FedEx print credits for the recipients. Apply here.

Venmo Small Business $20k Grant  

The Venmo Small Business Grant offers $20,000 in funding and free promotion on Venmo’s social media platforms to 10 small businesses. Recipients will also gain access to valuable technical resources and mentorship. To be eligible, you need to have a US Venmo account with a valid business profile, annual sales under $50,000, and 10 or fewer employees. Apply here.

Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards Program $100k

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards Program provides grants of up to $100,000 to early-stage women entrepreneurs working toward achieving one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Apply here.

Verison Wireless Small Business Ready  

Any small business owner can join Verizon’s Digital Ready program. In addition to more than $1 million in annual grant funding, recipients gain access to numerous free online courses and networking events. Apply here.

IFundWomen Grants

IFundWomen, a platform for women-owned businesses to network and secure financing and partnerships, collaborates with brands like Adidas, Caress, Botox, and Visa to offer grants. Apply through the Universal Grant Application Database to qualify for future partner grants, with amounts varying by partnership. Apply here.

WomensNet’s Amber Grant

WomensNet is a community dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs. The organization awards monthly Amber Grants of $10,000, along with an additional $25,000 year-end grant to women-led businesses.  This application has a $15 fee but it does apply for more grants. Apply here.

Stacy’s Rise Project $25k

In partnership with Hello Alice, Stacy’s Rise Project supports women entrepreneurs with $25,000 grants, mentorship, and other resources. To qualify, businesses must sell consumer packaged goods and have annual sales ranging from $25,000 to $1 million. Apply here.

Enthuse Foundation Annual Pitch Competition

The Enthuse Foundation Annual Pitch Competition, held in New York City, spotlights women entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Participants pitch their businesses to industry experts for a chance to win funding and visibility. The grand prize winner receives $15,000, the runner-up gets $10,000, and an audience choice winner is awarded $3,000. Apply here.

Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship supports women-owned small businesses through community building, financial assistance, and business training. The program offers $5,000 education grants, access to 0% interest loans, workshops, and networking opportunities. Each year, 50 fellows are selected, with applications opening in the fall, selections in the spring, and the fellowship beginning in the summer. Apply here.

Women Founders Network Pitch Competition

The Women Founders Network Fast Pitch competition empowers women entrepreneurs with two tracks: one for tech companies and another for consumer goods businesses. First-place winners in each category receive $25,000, along with a $5,000 Junior Venture Capitalist Award. Applications generally open in the spring. Apply here.

She’s Connected Grant

Sponsored by AT&T, the She’s Connected Program provides $50,000 grants along with additional resources to support women entrepreneurs. Winners also gain exposure through the “She’s Connected” web series, which showcases their businesses. Applicants submit essays explaining their business mission and how it aligns with AT&T’s values. Apply here.

South Park Commons Founders Fellowship

Designed for entrepreneurs at the early idea stage, this fellowship provides $400,000 in funding (in exchange for 7% equity via a SAFE), mentorship, and support in developing a scalable business. Apply by February 2, 2025. Apply here.

New Voices Filmmaker Grant (with Netflix)

This $25,000 grant supports LGBTQIA+ filmmakers in the U.S. who have directed at least one short film with LGBTQ+ content but have not yet made a feature-length film. Apply by February 13, 2025. Apply here.

Josephine Collective

This investment collective funds early-stage, tech-enabled businesses in the U.S., offering between $10K and $100K. They review applications on a rolling basis, with a quick turnaround time of about three weeks from pitch to funding. Businesses must be for-profit and have plans for large-scale growth. Apply here.

Idea Cafe Small Business Grant

Women entrepreneurs who own or want to start a business can apply for this $1,000 grant. There is no application fee, but applicants must sign up for Idea Cafe’s community. Apply here.

Honeybook Breakthrough Grant

Open to all small business owners, this $10,000 grant can be used for business expansion, new equipment, marketing, or other growth opportunities. The application period runs from January 17 to April 2, 2025. Apply here.

Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Grant

In partnership with FedEx, this $5,000 grant helps small business owners prepare for and recover from disasters. The program provides funding along with resources for risk mitigation and business resilience planning. Apply here.

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