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.

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

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.