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Main Street Rising Pitch Competition $1,000 Pitch prize
Who Texas small business owners who can pitch in person at the Houston event (Nov 10, 2026) Where Texas Houston stop of the Main Street Rising pitch tour, offered through Hello Alice.
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Amber Grant $15,000 monthly Grant
Who Woman-owned businesses in any category, including nonprofits Where United States or Canada One winner each month. Monthly winners can receive one of three $75,000 year-end grants.
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Amber Startup Grant $15,000 monthly Grant
Who Women 18+ with a business idea or a business with under $10,000 in sales Where United States or Canada From Amber Grants for Women. Startup winners can also qualify for the year-end grants.
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Freed Fellowship Grant $500 monthly Cash grant
Who US micro and small business owners. Nonprofits aren't eligible. Where United States (nationwide) Fee $19 application fee No repayment or equity. Fellows are also considered for a $2,500 year-end grant.
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Galaxy Grant $2,500 Grant
Who Women and minority entrepreneurs, from idea stage to established business Where United States (nationwide) A free, short application, awarded monthly by Galaxy of Stars.
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HerRise MicroGrant $1,000 Cash grant
Who US-registered women-owned businesses under $1M in revenue. Franchises and direct sellers aren't eligible. Where United States (nationwide) Fee $15 application fee Applications close the last day of each month. Paid by check.
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Women Founders Grant $5,000 Grant + mentorship
Who US women 18+ with a business idea or an existing business at least 51% women-owned Where United States (nationwide) Merit-based grant awarded on a rolling basis, with a business mentor for winners.
TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program $5,000 – $30,000 Grant
Who Nonprofits building community-driven projects in education, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity or infrastructure Where Location not specified by the program Three tiers: Community ($5K–$10K), Growth ($10K–$20K) and Transformational ($20K–$30K).
The Sephora Beauty Grant $100,000 Grant + consulting
Who US beauty CPG businesses at least 51% owned by an underrepresented founder, with $100K+ revenue and 1+ year in business Where United States (nationwide) From the Fifteen Percent Pledge and Sephora, with pro-bono consulting and a meeting with Sephora merchants.
Yéego Action Grant Up to $2,500 Cash grant
Who Individual Native artists and culture bearers 18+ (tribal enrollment or descent, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian ancestry) Where United States (nationwide) First Peoples Fund grant for a specific professional opportunity or sudden hardship affecting your art practice.
Entreprenista Evolve Grant $5,000 Grant
Who US women-owned or women-led companies with $100K+ revenue and 1+ year in business Where United States (nationwide) Awarded quarterly to women-led businesses ready to scale.
2027 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program $2,000 education grant + coaching · 160 fellows Fellowship
Who US women 21+ running a for-profit business at least 51% women-owned with $75K+ annual revenue Where United States (nationwide) A year of coaching, community and access to advisors for women entrepreneurs.
Techstars Chicago $220,000 Accelerator investment
Who Early-stage startup founders across industries seeking investment and mentorship Where Chicago-based program Accelerator and venture fund with mentors, investors and downtown Chicago office space. Program starts Mar 8, 2027.
Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant $5,000 ($2,500 cash + $2,500 in services) Cash + services
Who US for-profit small businesses with under 50 employees and under $5M revenue. Solopreneurs welcome. Where United States (nationwide) Awarded twice a year. This round's winners are announced Dec 15.
Spark Good Local Grant $250 – $5,000 Cash grant
Who 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and community-serving faith groups Where United States, within a local Walmart or Sam's Club service area Walmart's local giving program. This cycle runs Aug 1 – Nov 30.
Truist Foundation Grant $15,000+ (local and regional minimum) Grant
Who US 501(c)(3) public charities working on career pathways or small business support Where United States (nationwide) Three deadlines a year: Mar 31, Jul 31 and Nov 30. Funds specific programs, not general operating costs.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 · 10 awards each month Cash grant
Who For-profit small businesses, owners 18+. You must complete two Digital Ready courses or events first. Where United States, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands Run by LISC. Applications are reviewed monthly through December 2026.
Pour to What’s Possible Grant $10,000 Grant
Who People working in or pursuing a creative career in TV, film, music, theater, fine arts and more Where Location not specified by the program One emerging creative receives the grant.
Secretsos Small Business Grant $2,500 each quarter Grant
Who Business owners 21+ with an active, registered business Where US states and territories Fee $15 application fee Awarded quarterly. The Q4 window runs Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026, and winners are announced the following month.
