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Educational resources

Featured grant opportunities

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Active grants for underrepresented and early-stage founders. Deadlines shown — apply early.

Verizon

Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program

$10,000

Funding to help small businesses grow through digital tools and training. To qualify, founders must create a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account and complete at least one online course, coaching event, or community activity. Eligible businesses must be for-profit and based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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THE WELL WORK x JUST WORKS

Just Thrive Grant

$6,000.00

Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s) and 2 W-2 employees. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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The Freed Fellowship

Freed Fellowship Grant

$2,500.00

Apply Today For a $2,500 Small Business Grant

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Women's Net

The Amber Grant for Women in Business

$10,000.00

WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.The application cutoff for the next $10,000 Amber Grant is March 31, 2025

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Her Suite Spot

HerRise Microgrant

$2,450

This grant program, which is presented by Hidden Star, a nonprofit organization, is open to women and minority small-business owners. Deadline to enter is March 31st, 2025, and the winner(s) will be announced the following week!

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Wish Local

Wish Local Empowerment Program

$2,000.00

Black business owners can apply for $500 - $2,000 grants through the Wish Local Empowerment Grant program. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have 20 or fewer employees, generate annual average revenue of less than $1 million, and own a brick-and-mortar location in the United States.

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Partner tools & exclusive discounts

Vetted services with deals for Realist Lab founders. Affiliate links help fund our programs.

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Clerky

Legal Formation

Incorporate your startup, issue founder stock, and handle IP assignment online — attorney-drafted docs startup-ready.

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Notion

Workspace & Docs

Notes, databases, wikis, and project tracking — all in one place. Used by thousands of early-stage startups.

6 months Plus plan free

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What VCs Wont Say

Raising

Most founders begin the fundraising process without a clear understanding of how investors evaluate opportunities. This course closes that gap.

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AI tools for founders

Curated AI tools to help you move faster — from product building to market research.

Educational resources

Handpicked content across funding, operations, and growth.

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Strictlyvc

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CB Insights

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PitchBook

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