Where to Find the Best Funding Opportunities for April 2025

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This article lists more than 100 grants, resources, and opportunities for businesses globally, in Canada, and in the US. Additionally, there are over 95 more opportunities available in 35 US states, which you can access by commenting below with your specific inquiry.

Here are the funding opportunities for April 2025. If you end up being awarded a grant or accepted into an accelerator or fellowship, I’d love to know about it – please share it in the comment section or email me to share your news!

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES (unless specified in the description)

Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn less than 1 million USD in total annual revenue in the previous calendar year to access additional benefits up to or equivalent to 20% of Appstore revenue. If eligible, you’ll receive a 10% increased royalty payment and AWS credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue. - https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/small-business-program

Amazon Small Business Success Studio - The free service offers lessons in finance, marketing, procurement and operations, along with tips from founders -https://business.amazon.com/en/small-business/success-studio/welcome

American Express Leadership Academy - The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity. - https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy#anchor1

Antler Global Startup Program - Antler is a global early-stage VC that runs multiple programs for business startups around the world. See the website for more info about the program and application dates. - https://www.antler.co/platform/#apply-now

Awesome Foundation - Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees”. Awarded monthly - https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en

Canva Pro For Nonprofits - If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. - https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/

Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award Grant - True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with a collective $6 million awarded annually to non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Puerto Rico, the UK, and Singapore. Application deadline for submissions is May 1st, 2025. Funding up to $350,000 - https://www.chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more

Emergent Ventures Grant/Fellowship Application (through Mercatus Center at George Mason University) - Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program from the Mercatus Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society. Projects will either be fellowships or grants: fellowships involve time in residence at the Mercatus Center in Northern Virginia; grants are one-time or slightly staggered payments to support a project. https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures

Etsy Disaster Relief Fund - Sellers will be eligible for a grant if they experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their Etsy account is in good standing. Grants for $2,500 - https://advocacy.etsy.com/etsy-emergency-relief-fund-at-cerf/

F6S List of Accelerators and Pitch Competitions - Provides a list of accelerators, contests and pitch competitions around the world. https://www.f6s.com/

Giving Joy Microgrant - Available to women 18 and older - The Giving Joy Micro Grant Program is inviting women across Europe and Middle East to apply for funding aimed at empowering women, girls, and families. This initiative supports innovative ideas, businesses, and organizations that focus on making a positive impact in their communities. Eligible applicants can propose activities in any legal field or trade, making this an exciting opportunity for women to bring their visions to life. Grant of $500. Apply by 4/30/25 (later deadlines for different regions) - https://givingjoygrants.org/grant-application

Halcyon Equity Tech Fellowship – This fellowship is looking for (for-profit) startups that are building scalable solutions that are tackling challenges in EdTech and Future of Work. Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that has the potential to scale. Must be working on your venture full-time. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 4/18/2025 - https://www.halcyonhouse.org/programs/equitytech-fellowship-2025/

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helps startups radically accelerate innovation by providing access to industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and the essential technology needed to build a future-proofed startup. Up to $150K in Azure credits - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/startups

MIT Solve Global Economic Prosperity Challenge - MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to increase economic prosperity for all with a 2025 focus on solutions that enable universal access to financial services, including innovative fintech tools for banking, insurance, credit, instant payments, and asset ownership; increase digital participation and security, including reliable connectivity and protected online spaces that safeguard civic participation, privacy, and digital identity; and expand workforce development, such as through skill-based training, employment matching, and career mobility programs, or worker safety and benefits, with an emphasis on underinvested populations. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 4/17/2025 - https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-economic-prosperity-challenge

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants - A one-year program that unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders and creatives to find, build and spread new ideas. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 4/30/2025 - https://www.osv.llc/oshaughnessy-fellowships

Pollination Project - Grants to global non-profits. Annual budget for your group or organization must be less than $50,000. The total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding must be less than $40,000 - https://thepollinationproject.org/apply/

Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge - RISE is open to urban entrepreneurs, innovators, organizations or consortium's of organizations across the private sector (start-ups, SMEs), and civil society and grassroots organizations based in low- and middle-income countries. We encourage and welcome proposals from youth-led and women-led organizations. Funding of $50,000. Apply by 4/11/2025 - https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/now-open-resilience-innovation-through-scaling-entrepreneurship-rise-urban-challenge/

Savvy Fellowship - Savvy is a 12-week virtual Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Applicants should be 40 or younger - https://savvyfellows.com/team/

SKU CPG Accelerator - The SKU CPG Accelerator is a renowned 12-week program designed specifically for market-validated companies seeking to scale their innovative products across various consumer-packaged goods (CPG) categories. This program is ideal for brands in food, beverage, pet care, personal care, apparel, and health & wellness sectors. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or an emerging brand, SKU offers the perfect platform to accelerate your growth. Apply by 5/31/2025 - https://airtable.com/appe3LbVrAG8uRuMy/pagjOKI2akK7XBQL3/form

Techstars Accelerators - Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, they surround companies (companies should be based in North American time zones) with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/

TiE Women Global Pitch Competition - Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2025, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage. Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, this competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access mentorship. Funding of $50,000. Apply by 6/15/2025 - https://www.tiewomen.org/

UpGreyed Her 2025 - Businesses in male-dominated industries and tech-enabled sectors such as manufacturing and production, construction, textiles, hospitality (tourism), agriculture, transportation, logistics, etc., and tech-enabled sectors such as AgricTech, AI-enabled businesses, ClimateTech, EdTech, FemTech, HealthTech, etc. are encouraged to apply. Funding up to $4000. Apply by 4/8/2025 - https://grey.co/iwd25

Urban Future Prize Competition - The Urban Future Lab is seeking groundbreaking startups addressing the climate crisis through innovative technologies and business models. Companies may be internationally based, however, they ask winners to maintain at least one full-time startup employee and one desk at their incubator in New York City. Funding of $50,000. Apply by 4/28/2025 - https://www.urbanfuturecompetition.com/

We Make Change - Global initiative that matches small businesses (mainly not for profits) with volunteers who are professional individuals or are from companies (including blue chip) that have an interest in supporting not for profits. Helps impact startups build a remote volunteer team for free - https://www.wemakechange.org/

AFRICA-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

Founders Factory Africa Gen F Incubator - Gen F is for exceptional founders/aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build out and test their ideas, achieve commercial success, and create outsized, systemic impact and founders looking to build tech solutions that solve Africa’s largest problems and catalyze change. Funding up to $250,000 - https://www.foundersfactory.africa/gen-f-eir-initiative

Grindstone incubator - Incubator will include training, corporate advisory, coaching, mentorship and funding. Specific interventions for each company include a structured gap analysis, understanding of the company value system, building a digital go-to-market strategy, financial modelling, intellectual property assessment, strategic and financial valuation as well as populating a data room - https://www.grindstonexl.com/grindstone-accelerator

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CANADA-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

Amber Grants ($15 application fee) - Must be a woman-owned business or non-profit in the US or Canada. Three $10,000 Amber Grants are awarded each month. Three of the 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant. -https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/

Black Innovation Launchpad - The Black Innovation Launchpad is a FREE virtual skills development platform focused on building the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. https://www.dmzlaunchpad.ca/courses/black-innovation-launchpad

BMO Community Giving Grant - BMO has a long history of supporting registered charities and non-profit organizations. Funding applications are accepted online and are considered if you have a program or project that aligns with their focus areas and meets their eligibility criteria. Deadline of 3/31/25 and 9/30/25 - https://our-impact.bmo.com/our-practices/bmo-gives/

Code Launch Canada - CodeLaunch Canada is for startups with founders or co-founders who are Canada-based only. This will be our 23rd startup competition and our second time back in Toronto (check out our Canada event recap from last year)! Startup founders will have the opportunity to win at least $50,000 in investment capital, an additional tens of thousands in in-kind seed services such as software and product development. Apps open 2/16/25 and close 4/13/25 - https://codelaunch.com/events/2025-canada/

Coralus - Designed to leverage all forms of capital that have laid dormant in traditional structures, undervalued for decades. There is no fee to apply as a venture. -https://www.coralus.world/

Dragons Den Auditions - Applications are open for season 20. They will start contacting select applicants in early 2025 to schedule an audition. Applicants must be based in Canada to be considered for the show. - https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions

INOVAIT Canada Grant - INOVAIT provides Canada’s image-guided therapy (IGT) industry and academic institutions with targeted non-dilutive funding for commercialization-focused R&D projects involving the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into IGT technologies. Funding of $150,000. Apply by 4/2/2025 - https://inovait.ca/funding/

Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs - Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to empower early-stage women entrepreneurs interprovincially by offering dedicated resources to kickstart and grow a successful business. Program is available via its on-demand self-paced learning platform nationally or through in-person sessions across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia -https://www.launchpadforwomen.ca/

TELUS Canadian Community Board Grant - The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is pleased to announce its grant program that support local, grassroots community-based health and education programs that help youth reach their full potential in Canada. Funding of up to $20,000. Apply by 4/11/2025 - https://www.friendlyfuture.com/en/foundation/apply-for-funding

Tidal Empowerment Program - The program offers ten selected businesses an opportunity to receive comprehensive consulting on Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Technology— worth $25,000, and a promotional technology bundle to help with implementation. - https://empowerment.tidalcommerce.ca/

OPPORTUNITIES ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Horsham LEAP grants - Green LEAP grants of up to £5,000 will be available for small Horsham District based businesses to fund climate-friendly projects which will not only help future-proof their businesses but also support the achievement of their business’ climate ambitions. LEAP Grants of up to £2,000 will also be available to fund other project ideas which will help boost local businesses. Opens 4/2/25 - https://www.horsham.gov.uk/business/business-funding/leap-business-grants

Innovate UK KTN - Resource for sourcing grant programs available in the UK across all sectors. Funding opportunities section allows visitors to the website to filter grants by sector or type of funding required. - https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/

OPPORTUNITIES ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES

Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator - Dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers. Grow your business with access to financial support, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. - https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator

Another Chance Small Business Grant ($15 application fee) - This quarterly grant program is designed to provide financial support to businesses that need assistance to recover and thrive. Founded by Patrice S. Jordan, a resilient entrepreneur who overcame immense challenges herself, this grant is rooted in the belief that every business owner deserves a second chance. Funding of $2,500 - awarded quarterly - next deadline is 6/25/25 - https://www.anotherchanceforsmallbusinesses.org/grant

Bank of America's Business Education Center for Entrepreneurs - Visit Bank of America's Small Business Education site for access to free webinars on Accessing Capital, Building Business Credit and more - https://go.bofa.com/BusinessEducationCenter

Black Ambition Prize - Black Ambition seeks to support entrepreneurs from backgrounds that have historically been overlooked by venture capital funding. To be eligible to apply, a team must have at least one founding member from such a background, including, but not limited to, backgrounds such as Black/African/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, LGBTQ, parents with earned income below the poverty level, first-generation immigrants, first-generation college graduates, and those raised by a single parent. Founders from any background traditionally overlooked in venture capital funding may apply regardless of race. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 5/2/2025 - https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_black_ambition_prize_competition

Camelback Fellowship - The Camelback Fellowship supports early-stage entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing inequities in the education and technology sectors. Must be able to commit approximately 10 hours per week for 16 weeks to Fellowship activities. Funding of $40,000. Apply by 4/7/2025 - https://www.camelbackventures.org/apply/

CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Program - Applications accepted from sustainability- or mobility-related startups across the United States. Relocation to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the duration of the program is required. Funding of $20,000. Apply by 6/30/2025 - https://www.gener8tor.com/investment-accelerators/co-lab

EmpowerHer Grant - Boundless Futures Foundation - The Boundless Futures Foundation awards grants to U.S.-based female entrepreneurs and nonprofits that support female entrepreneurship. The EmpowHer Grant offers entrepreneurs up to $25,000, with funds provided as reimbursements for business expenses upon proof of payment. EmpowHer Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis - https://boundlessfutures.org/our-impact/

Enthuse Foundation Amazon Operating Grant - Applicants must identify as a woman entrepreneur with an established business; Business must be entrepreneur’s full-time job; must have a product-based business (food, beverage, or consumer packaged good); must be on and actively selling and in good standing in the Amazon store with more than $5000 in sales. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 4/28/2025 - https://inspiramarketing.typeform.com/amazonoperating

Enthuse Foundation Business Insurance Grant - Enthuse Foundation Business Insurance Grant will provide women entrepreneurs with funds towards insurance costs. Funding of $2,500. Apply by 4/28/2025 - https://form.jotform.com/enthusemarketinggroupnyc/2025-insurance-grant

Enthuse Foundation Professional Services Grant - Entrepreneurs often need various professionals to help manage and grow their business operations. These professionals can bring expertise to areas the entrepreneur may not have the time or skills to handle. For example, a business manager, lawyer, brand manager, or distributor. The options are endless. One woman entrepreneur will receive $2,500 for professional-related services. Apply by 4/28/2025 - https://form.jotform.com/enthusemarketinggroupnyc/2025-professional-services

Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative - The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative is an annual national award program launched by Ferrero North America in 2020. IFS creates pathways for early-stage Black business owners to thrive by providing $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, networking, and educational resources. Apply by 4/23/2025 - https://famousamosingredientsforsuccess.com/

Feed The Soul Restaurant Business Development Grant Program - The Restaurant Business Development Program ensures your business is financially sustainable, operationally sound, and advancing towards the next culinary endeavors. Cohorts will receive: 6 months of intentional consultations followed up with educational training services and continuous training and services extend to support you with procedures that help you process and maintain your business. Funding of $15,000. Apply by 4/15/2025 - https://feedthesoulfou.org/restaurant-business-development/

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation grants - First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation provide support in communities served by First Interstate Bank in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Must be a nonprofit to apply. The majority of the Foundation's grants are focused on alleviating poverty by assisting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Funding minimum of $2500 -https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/commitment/grants.php

Foundation for Financial Planning Grant - Each year, FFP awards grants to community-based and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to fund the development of programs connecting volunteer financial planners to individuals and families in crisis or need. Funding of $5,000. Apply by 4/30/2025 - https://ffpprobono.org/our-work/grants/

gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator -The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator helps founders working on innovative water technology build lasting companies that drive economic growth and technological advancement in the Great Lakes region. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 6/30/2025 - https://www.gener8tor.com/greatlakes

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women - Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business is a free business education program dedicated to equipping sole proprietors with the tools necessary to turn their business potential into business growth. Apply by 4/10/2025 - https://onegs.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3f1W7HKMy5LSwEC

Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses - The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is actively seeking ambitious entrepreneurs to join their upcoming cohorts. The program aims to help entrepreneurs increase revenues, create jobs, and stimulate economic opportunity in their communities. It provides a mix of training and support to enable small business owners to grow their companies and make a meaningful impact. Apply by May 2025 or Nov 2025 - https://10ksbapply.com/program-details

HerRise Micro-Grant ($10 fee to apply) - Each month a $1000 micro-grant will be awarded to a for-profit small business owned by women of color. Past recipients used their growth grants for computers, equipment, marketing materials, software purchase, website creation and more. - https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/

Home Depot Foundation's Veteran Housing Grants program - The Home Depot Foundation's Veteran Housing Grants program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing for veterans throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. The grants fund physical construction costs, and must comprise less than 50% of the total development cost of the project. While rural areas will be considered, priority will be given to large cities with populations of over 300,000 people. Specifically, there is a focus on projects in the following cities: Los Angeles and San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and Seattle, WA. Funding up to $500,000. Apply by July 3, 2025 - https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/veteran-housing-grants

Honeybook Breakthrough Grant - Open to all small business owners. You can use the funds to expand your product line, move to a new space, purchase new equipment, or anything else that will help you breakthrough in 2025! The grant runs from January 17 through April 2, 2025. Funding of $10,000 -https://www.honeycombcredit.com/breakthrough

Idea Cafe Small Business Grant - Idea Cafe, an online resource center for women-owned businesses, has been awarding Idea Cafe Small Business Grants of $1,000 to women entrepreneurs who either own a business currently or want to start their own business. Applications are now being taken for women who would like to apply for the grant money. (no fee but must sign up to be part of Idea Cafe) - https://www.businessownersideacafe.com/business_grants/index.php

J.M.K. Innovation Prize - The J.M.K. Innovation Prize seeks to identify and support bold problem-solvers leading transformative, early-stage projects in the fields of heritage conservation, the environment, and social justice. The process is open to individuals or teams representing nonprofit or mission-driven for-profit organizations within the United States. Funding up to $150,000. Apply by 4/25/2025 - https://jmkfund.org/innovation-prize-2025

Josephine Collective - The Josephine Collective looks at deals on a rolling basis, and founders can apply to be considered at any time. Goal is to have the entire process take no more than 3 weeks from presentation to wire. They invest anywhere from $10K to $100K depending on the Collective’s interest. JC prefers early-stage tech-enabled businesses. Companies must be for-profit, US-domiciled, and have an expectation of becoming large-scale businesses. "Lifestyle" businesses, single location businesses with no current plans to scale, and non-profits will not be considered. - https://joinjosephine.com/

Kitty Fund - Helping Mompreneurs - The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. Funding of $1,000. Applications open 3/18/25 - https://foundersfirstcdc.org/kitty-fund

Military Entrepreneur Challenge - The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small business. - https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/

Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Must be a social enterprise that is intentional about supporting women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both and have at least $50K in income. Accelerator cohort starts in July 2025. Apply by 4/13/2025 - https://www.millersocent.org/accelerator/

Minority Business Circle - Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. See link for info - https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/

MIT Solve Global Learning Challenge - The Challenge seeks solutions that increase access to quality learning experiences, especially in emergency and conflict-affected areas or with limited internet, improve engagement and outcomes for learners with disabilities and learning differences and/or provide skills for thriving in a complex world, from problem-solving to AI literacy. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 4/17/2025 - https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-learning-challenge

Mona-Kiva Loan Opportunity for Small Business - Mona and Kiva U.S. have partnered to distribute $1 million of loan funding to 100 small businesses in the form of 0% interest, $0 fee, highly accessible loans $1,000 to $15,000 in size. All U.S. small businesses are eligible. Immigrant, refugee, and first-generation entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to apply.- https://www.mona-ventures.com/mona-capital

MSP Equity Accelerator sponsored by Allianz - The MSP Equity Accelerator sponsored by Allianz invests in high-growth startups founded by Black, Brown and Women entrepreneurs. For each cohort, $100K is invested in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week accelerator program. Founders must be willing to travel to Minnesota for In-Person Components of the program. Apply by 4/25/2025 - https://www.gener8tor.com/investment-accelerators/msp-equity-accelerator

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants - In 2025, NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants will award $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations in 11 NBC and Telemundo owned television station markets. The grant program will provide unrestricted funds to eligible nonprofits with total expenses between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Apply by 4/11/2025 - https://www.localimpactgrants.com/

Nearshore Grant - Nearshore is awarding a $5,000 manufacturing grant to three small businesses to use to purchase inventory. In addition to the grant, winners will get introduced to verified manufacturers, a feature on their platform, and expert guidance. Eligible applicants are businesses with under $5M in annual revenue, producing a physical product, and actively looking to nearshore manufacturing. Applicants must also be based in the U.S. Apply by 5/3/2025 - https://www.nearshored.ai/blog/get-nearshored-grant

Next 1B program (by McKinsey) - The Next 1B program from McKinsey is designed to support Black-owned brands in the United States. Eligible businesses are typically more than one year in maturity with anywhere from $250k-$5M in annual revenue, and sells consumer products - https://www.mckinsey.com/bem/overview/next-1b

Novae Grants Database - Novae Grants database are intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups - https://grants.novaegrants.com/

NSF Seed Fund - NSF helps startups navigate the earliest stages of technology translation, investing roughly $200 million annually in approximately 400 startups. Each startup can receive up to $2 million to support translational research and development. From advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence to biological technologies to environmental technologies, they fund nearly all areas of technology. - https://seedfund.nsf.gov/

Pathway to Opportunity - Pathway to Opportunities is a competition designed to link US-based small businesses with corporations actively seeking to expand their supply chain with innovative products and services. Funding of $5,000 – Apply by 6/9/2025 - https://pathwaytoopportunity.com/

Rémy Martin This is My City Grant - Are you an emerging creative making a notable cultural impact in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, or New York City? Rémy Martin’s This is My City grant program is seeking visionary artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their communities. Funding of $20,000. Apply by 4/11/2025 - https://helloalice.com/grants/remy-martin-this-is-my-city-grant-program/

RestorHER Micro-Grant - A quarterly funding opportunity designed to provide financial support to women business owners who are committed to building sustainable, purpose-driven businesses while prioritizing their well-being. Funding of $500. Applications open 4/1/25 - https://cheyathousand.com/micro-grant

Seed Spot Retail Brand Accelerator - This intensive virtual 10-week accelerator is designed for maturing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands looking to scale into mass retail. Participants will refine their sales presentations and processes, increase their inventory and supply chain capacities, build a stand-out brand identity, and be guided through retailer compliance requirements. The program includes a series of virtual workshops and 1:1 tailored mentoring aligned to the supplier criteria required by major retailers. Apply by 4/14/2025 - https://seedspot.org/seed-spot-retail-accelerator/

Service2CEO program - Service2CEO Is an entrepreneurship program for military-connected entrepreneurs. The program provides resources, networks of people committed to your success, and an actionable curriculum that accelerates your business to the next stage of development. - https://www.therosienetwork.org/service2ceo-program

Small Business Readiness for Resiliency grant - Developed in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to empower small business owners to proactively mitigate the risks posed by disasters. Funding of $5,000 -https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disaster-response-and-resiliency/small-business-readiness-for-resiliency

Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program - Targeted to small certified suppliers in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, the Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program is designed to engage diverse suppliers in educational funding readiness training and funder matching to support capacity building. Funding for $5,000 - https://foundersfirstcapitalpartners.com/small-certified-supplier-innovative-finance-program/

SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways - Through an integrated and collaborative approach, Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus will provide access to a range of capital options from microloans to growth capital to equity investments. This represents a commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs - https://www.macysinc.com/purpose/spurpathways

Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit that helps small businesses with high potential and limited access to the resources needed to create thriving businesses. They partner with small business owners, providing personalized business support and building connections with local communities. Applicants should have at least $500 in recurring sales over the past 3 months and total household income must fall below 750% Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you are interested in being considered as a “client” for free services, you can fill out this form https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute (check toggle on side for English/Spanish). They also offer free webinars (in Eng and Span) with upcoming events listed here - https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses

Substack Creator Accelerator Fund - The Substack Creator Accelerator Fund is for creators who are ready to expand their reach and subscription business by taking advantage of Substack’s growth network and full suite of publishing, community, and discovery tools. Any U.S.-based individual creator, or small group of creators, who have a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of at least $2,000 can apply. -https://read.substack.com/p/substack-creator-accelerator-fund

TD Charitable Foundation Grants - The TD Charitable Foundation’s Capacity Building Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations in TD Bank’s U.S. market areas for training, talent, tools, and tactics to further help their programs succeed. The Fund includes two opportunities: Capacity Building Grants provide funding to help strengthen and increase the impact of organizations on the communities they serve. These grants support work around three key issues: tactics, talent, and tools. The Nonprofit Training Resource Fund supports specific trainings that increase the capacities and skill sets of organizations’ employees. For both opportunities, support is primarily provided for programs aligned to one of TD’s corporate citizenship priorities: better health, connected communities, financial security, and a vibrant planet. Applicants must have annual operating budgets of $2 million or less and serve low- to moderate-income communities and diverse or historically underserved communities. Eligible areas are CT, DE, DC, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, and VT. Funding up to $150,000. Apply by May 30, 2025 - https://www.td.com/us/en/about-us/communities/ready-commitment/funding-opportunities/non-profit

Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines - https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application

U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation Grant - The Program Grants will be awarded from the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation (USV/SFF) to help the disadvantaged, improve the quality of people’s lives, and strengthen our communities. The Foundation will consider a broad range of requests including specific program needs, capital or general operating support. A charitable organization will typically receive no more than one program grant per calendar year. Apply quarterly (4/25/25, 7/25/25, 10/24/25) - https://www.usventure.com/giving-back/us-venture-schmidt-family-foundation/program-grants/

Veterans Business Outreach Center - The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. - https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program

Warrior Rising Grant - Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 - https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/

Wish Local Empowerment Program - You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment

Women Founders Network Pitch Competition - There are two tracks to the competition: Tech/Tech-enabled and Consumer/CPG/Other Non-tech. Founder must be a woman or business must be majority-owned by a woman. Must attend in person and participate in the annual Fast Pitch Event on October 28 at UCLA. Funding up to $25000. Applications open 4/1/25 - 5/31/25 - https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.org/about-fast-pitch

YippityDoo Big Idea Grant ($15 application fee) - Each month, one $1000 grant is awarded to a woman, age 18 or over, in the US to invest in their Business or Idea. It can be used as a start up grant, marketing grant, operational grant or whatever you need to help you to the next level with your idea or business. - https://programs.yippitydoo.com/thebigideagrantforwomen

ZenBusiness Free LLC Formation for Moms - To help mothers take the first step toward entrepreneurship, ZenBusiness is covering business formation costs and will help entrepreneurs form an LCC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more. -https://www.zenbusiness.com/moms/

Zendesk Tech for Good - The Zendesk Tech for Good program partners with over 110 nonprofits across the globe to give them free Zendesk software, grants, and pro bono support, empowering more organizations to leverage technology and serve more people. Apply by 8/15/2025 - https://techforgood.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

STATE-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES

There are also over 70 opportunities within specific US states which are not mentioned in this article. If you have questions about funding/grants, resources, and opportunities for the most recent opportunities by state click the link below to request this information.

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Information courtesy of Kirsten Barker - Program Director for the Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University, of which Coach Racquel is an alumnus.

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