Nationwide Grants Due January–February 2026
Intuit QuickBooks & Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program ($20,000)
This program recognizes and supports standout small businesses through multiple phases, combining visibility, resources, and a $20,000 grant. Open to U.S. businesses operating for at least one year with 99 or fewer employees.
🗓 Deadline (Phase 3): February 14, 2026
👉 Apply here
Freed Fellowship Grant ($500 Monthly)
The Freed Fellowship provides monthly $500 grants to U.S.-based small business owners, paired with coaching and community support. Applicants participate by submitting a short video on Instagram or TikTok and completing a verification form using a designated hashtag.
🗓 Deadline to apply: January 31, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET)
👉 Apply here
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – CO Small Business Grant Program ($5,000)
This recurring grant program offers $5,000 awards to small businesses through quarterly application cycles. Ideal for founders looking for ongoing opportunities throughout the year, with predictable deadlines to plan ahead.
Application cycles close: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 annually.
🗓 Current deadline: January 31, 2026
👉 Apply here
Get Nearshored Grant ($1,000)
The Get Nearshored Grant awards $1,000 grants to three small manufacturing businesses seeking to nearshore production. Funds may be used for samples, production, materials, or packaging, making this a helpful opportunity for product-based brands.
Eligibility: Manufacturing businesses with under $5M in annual revenue.
🗓 Deadline: January 15, 2026 (past for this cycle; recommended to calendar if program repeats)
👉 Learn more
The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge (Up to $25,000)
The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge is a competition-style grant opportunity for small businesses. One grand prize winner receives $25,000, while two finalists receive $5,000 each. Participants typically complete challenge or pitch-based tasks.
Eligibility: U.S.-based businesses with nine or fewer full-time employees.
🗓 Deadline to apply: February 22, 2026
👉 Apply here
CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grant – Cycle 1
The CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grant supports New York City–based, neighborhood-serving small businesses. Grant amounts vary by program year, with a focus on strengthening local economies and community impact.
🗓 Deadline to apply: February 2, 2026 (5:00 p.m. local time)
👉 Apply here
Additional Grants & Accelerators (Early 2026)
Village Capital – US Women in Tech 2026 Accelerator ($25,000)
The Village Capital US Women in Tech Accelerator supports female founders building technology-driven companiesacross the United States. Selected participants receive $25,000 in funding, along with accelerator programming, mentorship, and access to a national network designed to help women-led tech startups scale sustainably.
🗓 Deadline to apply: January 30, 2026
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HerGenius Pitch Competition ($10,000 – North Texas)
The HerGenius Pitch Competition awards $10,000 to a female founder based in North Texas with a high-potential business idea. Finalists typically pitch live, gaining both funding and visibility while connecting with a supportive community of women entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
🗓 Deadline to apply: February 27, 2026
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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
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.
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
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.
Tailor Operations Resilience Grant – Tariff Relief
We’ve launched the Tailor Retail Operations Grant, offering up to $5,000 to help affected businesses invest in their operations through staffing support, process improvements, or technology upgrades. Apply here.
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