Every month, the Freed Fellowship selects one U.S. small business owner to receive a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Every applicant receives a business score and personalized recommendations even if not selected. Selected Fellows also receive a 60-minute strategy session, an invitation to the Freed Stories Podcast, one year of Freed Studio membership, and automatic consideration for a $2,500 year-end grant.

The Halstead Grant is the largest annual business grant program in the jewelry industry. It awards $7,500 in cash plus $1,000 in jewelry-making supplies to an emerging jewelry business. The program also provides mentorship, business resources, and national exposure. Past winners have used the grant to purchase equipment, expand product lines, and grow their wholesale accounts.

Giving Joy awards $500 quarterly grants to women entrepreneurs worldwide. Cycle 2 opens September 1, 2026. A small but accessible grant with a simple application process open to women 18+ worldwide.

The Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation awards grants for projects aimed at improving patient care and safety, advancing health outcomes, and improving chronic disease management through preventive interventions. Preference is given to projects serving underserved communities and applicants located in Coverys-served areas.

The Techstars Anywhere Accelerator is a fully remote, mentor-driven program open to startups worldwide. Techstars provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and alumni to help founders accelerate their growth.

ERA's Summer 2026 program provides $150,000 in initial investment on a 6% post-money SAFE for selected startups, plus potential follow-on funding. The four-month program is based in New York City and supports founders across all sectors, with a focus on BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, climate, and fintech founders.

This grant supports Physician Assistants, PA students, and PA organizations in projects that promote equitable care and address public health needs. It aims to foster innovative strategies to reduce healthcare disparities and advance PA awareness in social accountability and public health.

The FII Innovators Pitch seeks solutions leveraging AI and technology to address global challenges in climate change, healthcare, robotics, and education. Selected innovators gain access to MIT Solve's global network, mentorship, and visibility with leading investors and organizations.

The Vilcek Foundation awards six prizes of $50,000 each to young immigrant culinary professionals demonstrating outstanding early achievement in Food & Beverage and Media & Storytelling. Awards are unrestricted cash prizes recognizing exceptional talent in the culinary arts.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize empowers global changemakers by recognizing innovative, scalable sustainability solutions and amplifying their transformative impact. With a total prize fund of $7.2 million, it supports enterprises, nonprofits, and schools delivering impactful solutions across health, food, energy, water, and climate action sectors.

D-Prize seeds new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions that are ready to scale. They fund up to $20,000 to launch a new organization fighting poverty through distribution of evidence-based interventions. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.

The McMillan Family Foundation offers grants to empower entrepreneurs and organizations focused on generational wealth building, educational equity, and positive community impact. Programs include the Empowerment Micro-Grant ($1,500 quarterly for minority entrepreneurs) and the RC & Maggie McMillan Legacy Grant (annual, for inner-city business development).

The Business Freedom Grant provides up to $1,000 in funding to help you achieve financial independence through business ownership. Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an existing one, this grant covers startup costs, marketing, equipment, or digital tools that transform ideas into income.

Each quarter, Etsy works with CERF+ to award grants to eligible sellers who have experienced a federally declared disaster within the past year. Applicants must have been an active Etsy seller for at least one year with accounts in good standing.

Skip has donated the majority of its YouTube revenue back to subscribers and supporters through grants. The Skip team gives out several monthly grants — typically around $1,000, sometimes more, sometimes less.

Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $200,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists.

Presented by Deja Vu Parker of WBLS and HerSuiteSpot, this $1,000 monthly microgrant supports passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures.

The Awesome Foundation awards $1,000 monthly micro-grants to projects and ideas that are, in a word, awesome. No strings attached — no equity, no repayment, no reporting requirements.

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides $300,000 in unrestricted funding over three years to early-stage, high-impact social enterprises. One of the most prestigious social entrepreneur grants available.

The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program awards $20,000 grants to U.S. small businesses. Recognizes businesses making a positive impact in their communities.

A quarterly $5,000 grant for businesses with a demonstrated impact on their community. Apply four times per year — one application per quarter. The next cycle opens July 1, 2026.

The Secretsos™ Small Business Grant offers $2,500 to accelerate small business owners' success, focusing on owners who are making a meaningful difference in their communities.

Jobber is offering several grants up to $100,000 to every type of home service professional and small business owner, whether just starting out or already established.

For the 'big thinkers.' Emergent Ventures backs bold ideas and fellowships that have the potential to change the trajectory of your life and the world. Funded by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Spectrum Reach's Pay It Forward program enables entrepreneurs with the resources to grow their businesses and thrive. A year-end deadline gives ample time to prepare a strong application.

NASE provides educational resources and quarterly grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Grants are reviewed in January, April, July, and October. Members must provide a detailed explanation of fund usage and show how the grant supports business growth.

The CO—100 is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's exclusive annual list recognizing America's top 100 small businesses for innovation, growth, community impact, and ingenuity. Honorees are featured across hundreds of print, radio, and broadcast news outlets, receive a dedicated business profile on CO—, gain access to top experts and thought leaders, and are invited to VIP experiences in Washington, D.C. Applications are open across 10 categories including Growth Accelerator, Community Impact, Microbusiness, Resilience, Customer Champion, Global Trailblazer, Tech Innovator, Legacy Business, Trailblazer, and Culture Builder. Each applicant may opt into up to five categories.