LISC Housing Program is a grant from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), one of the country's largest social enterprises, that invests in affordable housing, quality schools, safer streets, growing businesses, and programs connecting residents with financial opportunity in underserved communities. LISC's small business grant funds immediate operational costs including rent, utilities, and payroll for businesses in low-to-moderate income communities. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age and may apply for one business only. Priority is given to businesses in under-resourced LMI communities lacking access to flexible capital. Nonprofit organizations are not eligible for the small business grant. Grants do not need to be repaid. LISC operates through local offices nationwide and in rural counties.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a grant program from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Verizon that funds small business owners with cash grants and digital training resources. The program equips entrepreneurs with free on-demand courses, expert-led coaching events, peer networking, and curated resources through the Digital Ready platform. In 2026, LISC will award 70 small businesses a $10,000 grant each, with 10 selected monthly from June through December. To unlock the application, applicants must complete two eligible courses or events on the Digital Ready platform. Particularly focused on historically excluded communities, the program has awarded more than $15 million since 2021. Grants are available nationwide.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program is sponsored by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in partnership with Verizon. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program is a grant from LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) in partnership with Verizon that provides ,000 grants to small businesses across the United States.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is sponsored by Verizon and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform offers online courses, coaching, networking, and grants to help small businesses level up and grow their operations. LISC's small business grant program accepts new applications as funding becomes available and is typically paired with technical assistance.

The Real Estate Assistance Fund is a grant from LISC Indianapolis, with financial support from Cummins and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, that funds small businesses seeking to purchase or retain commercial property in Indianapolis. Grants of up to ,000 can be applied toward loan closing costs for commercial real estate transactions. Eligible businesses must be located in Indianapolis/Marion County and approved for a real estate loan through a CDFI Collaboration partner — including BuildFund, Business Ownership Initiative (BOI), Bankable, or LISC. The fund supports commercial property purchases ranging from ,000 to ,500,000 or capital improvements of at least a specified minimum amount.

2025 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants is a grant from LIA Foundation Inc. that funds small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, to fuel expansion, innovation, and long-term success. The program, Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island, awards 40 businesses $5,000 each and two Grand Prize winners $20,000 in its third year. Founding Partner Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation administer the initiative in partnership with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce to support inclusive economic development. Eligible applicants are legally recognized business entities in New York, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and nonprofit organizations operating in the Long Island region.