Verizon Small BusinessDigital Ready

Verizon’s Digital Ready program gives business owners the opportunity to access free courses and educational materials, as well as apply for grant funding. To be eligible for a $10,000 small-business grant, entrepreneurs must register through the Verizon website and complete at least two of the following: courses, live coaching or community events.Once these tasks are completed, you can submit a grant application. Applications for the latest round of financing closes end of June. Verizon provide grants to eligible recipients. Their funding priorities are aligned around Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity. New applications are by invitation only.Contact your local…

Nike Community Impact Fund

At Nike, they're taking action to create a better world by investing in more active, inclusive communities, starting with the cities where we live, work and operate. A big part of how they bring that to life is through the Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF), an employee-led, neighborhood-focused approach to supporting local community organizations around the world to drive positive, lasting change and make play possible for all kids. Here’s how NCIF works: Local organizations in the communities apply for grants per below. A volunteer committee of Nike teammates — from stores, offices, logistic centers, Air Manufacturing and Innovation —…

Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant

The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program is part of the Road Ahead Partnership’s efforts to celebrate the upcoming Route 66 Centennial by helping the millions of people who live, work, and travel the Mother Road. Through private fund-raising efforts, including a major gift from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 Initiative, the Road Ahead Partnership will award up to $60,000 via the Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program. 1. Read the Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Guidelines Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Purpose & Guidelines Purpose The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program seeks to support businesses and…

Restaurants Care Resilience Fund grants

Since 2021, the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund has awarded $7.3 million in grants to 1,603 independent restaurants throughout California. That’s 1,603 burger joints, taquerias, bakeries, and more at the heart of our communities.  Many of these restaurants represent family legacies and life-long dreams. The average time in business is 10 years and 91% are single unit restaurants. 66% of the restaurants are owned by women and 77% are owned by people of color. On average, each restaurant employs 11 people – that’s over 17,000 employees! In addition to small business grants, Restaurants Care also offers relief funding to food and…