We are back with another highly requested playlist (our special way of grouping grants) tailored for small businesses. There are currently (18) grants listed.
Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletter (deadlines for March and April 2026) and other playlists.
We will update this page regularly and hope it makes finding funding easier.
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1. [NEW] The Veteran Shark Tank Pitch Competition - For Veteran Entrepreneurs
Five finalists pitch their business idea to a panel of “sharks” in front of a live, sold-out audience (over 200 people). The winner receives a $50,000 cash prize! Each of the finalists gains valuable experience to grow professionally while creating a business network to help grow and expand their businesses (potential customers, referral partners, investors, mentors, etc)
The event is held in Philadelphia before a live audience to kick off Army/Navy Football week. The business submitting the application cannot be older than 3 years old on the day of the competition (December 7, 2026).
Deadline: October 13, 2026
2. [NEW] The Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship - For Greater Boston Artists & Creative Solopreneurs
This Fellowship (CEF) is designed to accelerate the careers and practice of a diverse group of artists and creative solopreneurs. CEF is a customized professional development experience for 8-10 individuals who are selected through a competitive application process. The Fellowship includes personalized goal setting, one-on-one technical assistance and coaching, skills-training seminars, and a stipend for business-related purchases. The exact funding amount is not disclosed.
Deadline: October 13, 2026
3. [NEW] iLaunch Competition - For Texas Startups
iLaunch is Texas Tech Innovation Hub’s premier pitch competition, designed to help entrepreneurs identify, refine, and launch startups. Built around the Business Model Canvas, the competition helps founders strengthen their business models, validate their ideas, and prepare to confidently pitch to investors, customers, and industry leaders. The competition is open to anyone 18 or older—no Texas Tech affiliation required. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $10,000.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
4. [NEW] The Kenneth B and Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant
A business grant + accelerator combined into one — built for U.S. military veterans running employer-based small businesses. This $1,000 grant offers flexible funding you can put toward what matters most—equipment, operations, staffing, or growth. Applicants must be a U.S. military veteran or military spouse; a CEO, President, or Business Owner; have an active U.S.-based business with annual revenue not exceeding $5M; have 2 to 100 employees; and have at least 1 year in business.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
5. [NEW] Thrive Grant — For Contractors & Trade Subcontractors
Every quarter, one trade contractor or emerging general contractor receives $5,000 in cash and a year on the Breva platform. No equity. No repayment. Nothing to buy, ever.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
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