Small Grants is sponsored by Roundhouse Foundation. These grants support grassroots, innovative work and projects that may not have a need for a significant budget. They also offer opportunities to explore and test new approaches and endeavors which can then be replicated for broader impact. This is a good first-time grant program for new partners.

SCORE Grant Program is a funding initiative from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that supports SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors dedicated to helping small businesses plan, launch, manage, and grow. The program funds SCORE's nonprofit operations, which deliver free expert mentoring and educational workshops to small business owners across the country via email, telephone, and video. Eligible recipients are current recipients of SBA funding designated for SCORE operations. Award amounts vary. The program enables SCORE to maintain its volunteer mentor network and continue providing no-cost advisory services to entrepreneurs and small business communities nationwide.

Neighborhood Business Grant (NYC) is a microgrant from CitizensNYC that funds small business owners in New York City with up to $5,000 to support initiatives that positively impact their local community. The program funds community-minded businesses across all sectors, including barbershops, bookstores, wellness studios, cafes, and childcare providers. Applications are scored on need, relevance, urgency, and quality of life impact. Two grant cycles are offered annually: a fall cycle with applications opening in November and a spring cycle with the July 2026 deadline. Eligible applicants must operate in one of New York City's five boroughs, have been in business at least two years, have 10 or fewer employees, be profit-generating, and provide proof of business documentation.