Grant opportunities for founders

Stanley 1913

The Changing the Game Grant

$20,000

For founders who are building or reimagining food and beverage spaces as community-centered destinations for women's sports.

Blue Ridge Labs

2026 Founder Fellowship

Helping early-stage founders move from idea to MVP through mentorship, research, and hands-on support.

Quickbooks

Small Business Hero Program

$20,000

This program celebrates small business owners making a difference in their communities. Anyone can nominate a business that embodies resilience, creativity, and local impact. The winning business receives a $20,000 grant to support growth and continue their mission. Open to small, for-profit businesses based in the U.S.

Hey Helen

Hey Helen Grant Program

$10,000

Financial support to women founders building impactful, mission-driven businesses in the USA.

Women Founders Grant

Women Founders Grant

$5,000

$5,000 merit based grants to women founders and business owners. Winners get a business Yoda as the Yang to your Yin. Our mentors have walked the startup path and are here to support you.

Urban Future

Urban Future Prize Competition

$10,000 to $50,000

Two $50K prizes and two $10K prizes will go to four promising climatetech startups

NAACP

Inclusive Beauty Fund

$25,000

For beauty entrepreneurs, including product founders, salon owners, stylists, and barbers. Focused on supporting inclusive businesses shaping the future of beauty.

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.

The Freed Fellowship

Freed Fellowship Grant

$2,500.00

Apply Today For a $2,500 Small Business Grant