Grants.
Open funding for small businesses and community organizations. Every entry gives you the amount, the deadline, who qualifies, and a link straight to the funder.
Updated 14 October 2026. Nine open right now.
NYC Customized Training Grant
New York City businesses training or upskilling employees. Covers software, equipment, technology, and operational skills. Starts with a short pre-application and eligibility screen.
Go to the funder →Sephora Beauty Grant
US beauty businesses at least 51% owned by a founder from an underrepresented background. At least one year in business, $100,000 annual revenue, and a consumer product in haircare, skincare, makeup, fragrance, bath and body, or beauty tools. Comes with consulting support and a meeting with Sephora merchants.
Go to the funder →Amber Grant
Women who own at least 50% of a business in the US or Canada. Idea-stage and pre-revenue ventures qualify, and so do revenue-generating nonprofits. October’s category award is creative arts. Monthly winners become eligible for one of three $75,000 year-end grants. $15 application fee, with a hardship waiver available on request before you apply.
Go to the funder →Hey Helen Grant
US residents who identify as women and own at least 50% of a for-profit business under $1 million in annual revenue. One application stays active for twelve monthly rounds. Nonprofits are not eligible. $15 application fee.
Go to the funder →Galaxy Grant
Women and minority entrepreneurs in the United States, at any stage from aspiring to established. The application is free and short.
Go to the funder →Black Bookstore Heritage Grant
Black-owned bookstores, including online, mobile, pop-up, and brick-and-mortar. Funds technology, renovations, signage, marketing, or professional consulting. $5,000 distributed annually.
Go to the funder →HerRise MicroGrant
US-registered businesses at least 51% woman-owned, under $1 million in gross revenue, with priority for under-resourced women including women of color. A small administrative fee applies.
Go to the funder →Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, with LISC
For-profit owners 18 and over in the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Register on the Digital Ready portal and finish any two free courses, coaching sessions, or community events to unlock the application. Submit once and stay in consideration for the rest of the year. Final decisions by January 12, 2027. No fee.
Go to the funder →Entreprenista Evolve
US-based, woman-owned or woman-led businesses over $100,000 in annual revenue and more than a year old. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Go to the funder →Before you apply
Deadlines move and programs close early. Confirm the date on the funder’s own page before you build an application around anything you read here.
Some grants charge an application fee. A fee is not a promise of funding. Read the rules, the selection process, and the list of past recipients before you pay anything.
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