Grants for Small Businesses
The latest funding for small businesses!
We are back with another highly requested playlist (our special way of grouping grants) tailored for small businesses. There are currently (9) grants listed.
Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletter (deadlines for February and March 2025) and other playlists.
We will update this page regularly and hope it makes finding funding easier.
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1. [NEW] Royal Caribbean Group Port Partners - For Alaska Entrepreneurs
This is a business accelerator program open to any future entrepreneurs in Seward, Alaska. Selected finalists are invited to hone their craft through a 10-week academic course at Alaska Vocational Technical Center and showcase their idea at an interactive pitch competition, culminating in a $20,000 grant awarded to one standout participant.
Deadline: December 15, 2025
2. [NEW] The Hey Helen Micro Grant - For Women Entrepreneurs
This opportunity invests in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. Each grant cycle, one founder will receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash award — designed to fuel whatever moves your business forward, whether operations, growth, marketing, hiring, or infrastructure. This grant is open to businesses that are 100% women-owned, generate less than $1M in annual revenue, and are legally registered in the United States. Nonbinary applicants assigned female at birth or who feel aligned with the grant’s intent are also welcome to apply.
Deadline: December 30, 2025
3. [NEW] The Secretsos™ Small Business Grant Program
This grant is designed for business owners committed to evolving, leading with integrity, and inspiring change. Whether hiring new team members, overcoming financial hurdles, or implementing innovative strategies, the grant provides the push you need to make a significant positive impact. $2,500 will be awarded.
Entry Fee: $15
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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