Small Business Resources
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The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, in partnership with LISC, is awarding 25 $5,000 grants to support small business sustainability and growth. To apply, applicants must complete at least one Verizon Small Business Digital Ready course or an eligible event. Applications are due on March 31.
The Kitty Fund — named for Catherine “Kitty” Abrams Tadlock Webster, mother of Founder’s First CEO Kim Folsom — will award a total of $20,000 to 20 small business owners who identify as mothers through the Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant. Application closes April 14.
The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program, offered by Walmart and Sam's Club, provides grants ranging to organizations addressing the unique needs of local communities. All organizations must be deed-verified and have a Spark Good account to apply. Applications for cycle one are open through April 15.
The Hey Helen Grant offers $10,000 in unrestricted funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs building mission-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. Applications are due by April 30.
Awesome Foundation Grants Awards grants $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects each month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grantprovides $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.Grants are awarded quarterly, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
More grant & program information can be found here.
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