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Cartier Women's Initiative - The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that supports women-run, for-profit businesses making a measurable social or environmental impact. The program is open to early-stage entrepreneurs across all sectors and regions, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and scalable business models. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 6/24/2025 - https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/about
D-Prize Competition - Will consider applications from existing organizations only if your core focus is distributing an existing and evidence-based poverty intervention. They typically will not support organizations with more than 18 months of full time operations or that have raised more than $30,000 USD in outside funding. Funding of $20,000. Apply by 5/18/2025 - https://d-prize.org/
iF Social Impact Prize - The International Forum Design (iF Design) invites entries for its Social Impact Prize, supporting projects that address urgent societal challenges and align with one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–15). This annual award empowers organizations and individuals driving measurable progress toward a sustainable future. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 6/3/2025 - https://ifdesign.com/en/if-social-impact-prize
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
Amazon Literary Partnership Grant - With the goal of helping writers tell their stories and find their readers, the Amazon Literary Partnership supports innovative nonprofit organizations that empower writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive. Funding up to $20,000. Apply by 5/18/25 - https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit
Coffee Futures Fund - The Coffee Futures Fund begins with an application process, resulting in a cohort of 10 coffee shop businesses between one and three years old. Participants then join an intensive 10-week business development, mentorship and workshopping program. All participants are then paired with established coffee industry professionals for a one-year mentorship program. Apply by 5/15/2025 - https://coffeefutures.fund/
Creative Business Boost Grant (Etsy and HelloAlice) - Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Creative Business Boost Program to help empower entrepreneurs who contribute to the creative economy. Funding up to $5,000. Apply by 5/9/2025 - https://helloalice.com/grants/etsy-creative-business-boost-initiative/
Fund Her Future Program - This program is recognizing six women-owned small businesses with high growth and community impact potential. Grant recipients will receive a combined award of $100,000 in funding plus a year of small business services from Block Advisors valued at nearly $30,000. Apply by 5/30/25 - https://www.blockadvisors.com/fund-her-future-small-business-grants/
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/
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 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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps small business owners sell their products online and scale their e-commerce through hands-on learning. https://aofund.org/program/fedex/
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
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/
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
Faire Small Business Grant - Small business grant program gives select new stores $5,000 to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products. Apply by $5,000 - https://www.faire.com/en/small-business-grant
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/
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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 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