Access to capital shouldn’t be the barrier that stops a great idea – or a growing business – from moving forward.
That’s why we’ve curated a list of current and upcoming grant opportunities available to entrepreneurs, creatives, and organizations across the U.S. Whether you’re scaling, stabilizing, or just getting started, these opportunities are worth a look.
Below, you’ll find a mix of rolling grants and time-sensitive deadlines – so be sure to prioritize accordingly.
Urgent + Upcoming Deadlines
$20K BOTOX® Confidence Collective Grant
- Award: $20,000
- Deadline: May 6, 2026 ⚠️
- Who it’s for: Women entrepreneurs in the U.S.
- Details: In partnership with Hello Alice, this grant supports women-owned businesses with funding to grow and scale.
Apply here:
https://helloalice.com/grants/botox-cosmetic-confidence-collective/
$20K Small Business Heroes Program (Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp)
- Award: $20,000
- Deadline: May 15, 2026 (Phase 4)
- Who it’s for: U.S. small business owners (must be nominated)
- Details: Celebrates businesses that invigorate their communities.
Apply / learn more:
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/small-business-heroes/
$5K Entreprenista Evolve Grant
- Award: $5,000
- Deadline: June 19, 2026
- Who it’s for: Women-led or women-owned businesses with $100K+ in annual revenue
- Details: A strong opportunity for established founders looking to scale.
Apply here:
https://www.entreprenista.com/evolve-grant
Rolling + Ongoing Opportunities
These grants accept applications on a rolling basis – meaning timing is flexible, but competition can be high.
$10K Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
- Award: $10,000
- Deadline: Rolling / ongoing
- Who it’s for: U.S. small business owners
- Details: Complete two free courses or events to unlock eligibility.
Apply here:
https://www.verizon.com/business/small-business-digital-ready/
$2.5K Freed Fellowship Grant
- Award: $500 monthly grants and a $2,500 year-end award
- Deadline: End of each month
- Details: Supports small businesses building successful, impactful companies.
Apply here:
https://www.freedfellowship.com/
$100K Cartier Women’s Initiative
- Award: $30,000–$100,000
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Who it’s for: Women-led, revenue-generating businesses with less than 6 years in operation
- Details: One of the most recognized global programs supporting women entrepreneurs.
Apply here:
https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/
Creative + Specialized Grants
$50K Creative Capital Award
- Award: $15,000–$50,000
- Deadline: Rolling
- Who it’s for: Individual artists
- Details: Includes unrestricted project funding and professional development resources.
Apply here:
https://creative-capital.org/awards/
$2.5K Etsy x CERF+ Emergency Relief Fund
- Award: $2,500
- Deadline: Rolling
- Who it’s for: Etsy sellers impacted by natural disasters
- Details: Applicants must have been in business for at least one year.
Apply here:
https://cerfplus.org/get-relief/apply-for-help/
Nonprofit + Impact-Focused Grants
$1K Impact Grants
- Award: $1,000
- Deadline: Rolling
- Who it’s for: Nonprofits focused on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility
Apply here:
https://impactgrants.org/
$10K Joseph Beam Black Gay Men’s Wellness Grants
- Award: $10,000 (three awards available)
- Deadline: Varies
- Who it’s for: Organizations supporting Black gay men aged 50 and older living with HIV/AIDS
- Details: Focused on improving mental health and overall wellness.
Apply here:
https://www.josephbeam.org/
(Their grant cycles vary – this is the main org page where opportunities are posted)
Final Thoughts
Grants are competitive – but they’re also one of the most powerful ways to fund your business without giving up equity or taking on debt.
A few quick tips:
- Apply to multiple opportunities
- Reuse and refine your core application materials
- Prioritize deadlines marked as urgent
- Don’t self-select out – let them tell you no
Explore More Grants
We regularly update opportunities for our community. Stay tuned!
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