Grant opportunities for founders

Hinge

One More Hour Grant

$5,000 - $25

A social impact initiative by the dating app Hinge designed to fund local Gen Z social groups and communities to help combat the loneliness epidemic. The program provides financial resources for practical needs like meeting spaces, equipment, and programming.

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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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

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

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!

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.

Yippitydoo

The Big Idea Grant

$1,000.00

The Big Idea Grant was born from a passion to support and uplift women entrepreneurs who are eager to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. From its inception, the goal has been to provide not just financial resources but also mentorship and guidance, empowering women to achieve success. Receive mentorship, financial support, and resources tailored to your business goals immediately after being selected. Each month, one recipient is awarded $1,000 to invest in their business, along with exclusive access to a wealth mindset coaching group to support their growth. Tailored for passionate women, by women, to help turn their ideas into successful ventures.

Walmart

Spark Good Local Grant

$500-$5,000

Walmart believes that strengthening local communities creates value for business as well as society. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where we operate. Spark Good Local Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations operating locally and directly benefiting the service area of the facility from when they are requesting funding.