Comcast Rise

December 9, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Comcast Rise is a small-business grant program that focuses on promoting business growth, particularly in the area of technology. The program awards small businesses with a $5,000 grant, business consultation services, education resources, creative production, media schedules and technology makeovers. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community investment. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. In 2024, Comcast RISE awarded 500 recipients in five cities with a grant package that includes business…

DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

December 3, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Industry-Specific Grants
Restaurants that have experienced a natural disaster may be able to get a small-business recovery grant from the DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. This program offers $10,000 business grants to brick-and-mortar restaurants that have been impacted by a federally or state-declared disaster, such as a wildfire, hurricane or earthquake. To qualify, you’ll also need to have three restaurant locations or fewer, 50 or fewer employees, been in business for at least six months and made $3 million or less per location in the last year. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis but they must be submitted within 12 months…

Etsy Emergency Relief Fund

November 27, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Etsy partners with the nonprofit organization, CERF+, to provide its sellers with financial relief after they’re affected by a disaster. To qualify for this small-business hardship grant, you’ll need to have experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the last year, as well as have had an active Etsy seller account in good standing for at least one year. Etsy Emergency Relief grants are available in amounts of $2,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and funds are issued quarterly. Helping Etsy sellers rebuild after disaster strikes Etsy is committed to helping our creative entrepreneurs recover when disasters disrupt…

Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant

November 20, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing. Open to U.S.-based, for-profit companies with at least two years of operation, eligible applicants must generate $50,000+ annually and have no more than two employees, including the owner. Winners will also receive a Digital Business Growth Planner and Prep My Loan Planner to support their development. Grants are awarded quarterly, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Their $2,500 quarterly micro grants provide non-dilutive funding, meaning you don't have to give away a portion of your business to get the financial support…

GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund

October 23, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
GoFundMe’s Small Business Relief Fund will match $500 grants to qualifying small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and raise at least $500 through a GoFundMe campaign. The fund is backed by GoFundMe and corporations like Intuit QuickBooks, Yelp, GoDaddy, and Bill.com. Small business owners with existing campaigns can add the hashtag #SmallBusinessRelief to their campaign and fill out this form to confirm their business. Source: uschamber.com

Amazon Small Business Grant

September 16, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
The annual Amazon Small Business Grant program offers free grants to small businesses that have an Amazon Business account and $1 million or less in annual revenue. The program offers grants to 15 businesses, ranging in amounts from $15,000 to $25,000. Winners can also receive a one-year membership to Business Prime and free products from eero Wifi and Kindle Scribe. Applications for the latest round of funding closed in May. Recipients will be announced in late July. Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Existing Amazon Business small…

Verizon Small BusinessDigital Ready

September 10, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
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

September 3, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
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 —…

American Express Small Business Grant Program

May 26, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Overview: The American Express Small Business Grant Program is designed to support and empower small businesses by providing them with financial grants. The program aims to help small businesses grow, recover, and navigate challenges they may face. Eligibility: Small businesses based in the United States that have been in operation for at least two years are eligible to apply. The program is open to a wide range of industries and sectors. Grant Size: The grant amounts provided by the American Express Small Business Grant Program vary. In the past, grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 to $25,000. The actual grant…

Coca-cola Foundation Community Grant

May 15, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Industry-Specific Grants, Minority/Women Owned
The Coca-Cola Foundation offers community grants to support organizations and initiatives that focus on community development, education, and entrepreneurship. Here are some key details about the Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program: Focus Areas: The grants provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation are typically focused on one or more of the following areas: Water stewardship and access to clean water Women's empowerment and economic opportunity Education and youth development Environmental sustainability Healthy living and active lifestyles Community well-being and disaster relief Eligibility: The Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program is open to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities that are tax-exempt under…