Verizon $20k Grant Special is a grant from Verizon that funds small businesses through a digital readiness and empowerment program. The $20,000 award is available to small business owners who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity in their communities. Applications are accepted across four phases throughout the year, with deadlines typically in May and continuing quarterly.

Eligible applicants are U.S.-based small businesses. The program is designed to recognize and support entrepreneurial impact at the community level, providing recipients with capital to grow and sustain their operations.

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Small Business Grant Opportunities Small Business Grant Opportunities Explore current funding and growth opportunities for businesses, including time-sensitive grants with upcoming deadlines, rolling grant programs available throughout the year, and accelerator programs with cohort-based application timelines.

Small Business Grants (Limited Deadlines): Business Accelerator Programs: Join cohort-based programs with rolling applications and varying timelines. Small-Business Grants Business Owners Can Apply for in Spring 2026 These grants are offered by external organizations and are not administered by Montgomery County, PA.

$5,000 Grant for Women Veteran Entrepreneurs The Melissa Washington Small Business Award is an annual award of up to $5,000 given to a woman veteran to start or expand her for-profit or nonprofi t business. Applications open May 1 and close July 31, 2026 . Nearshore.

ai's $1,000 Manufacturing Grant The Nearshore. ai Manufacturing Grant helps businesses move manufacturing processes to the United States, Canada, Latin America or Europe, is offering three, $1,000 grants for small businesses that want to move product out of Asia and closer to their business. Applications are due May 15, 2026 .

$500 PECO Small Business Gas Grant Grant Small businesses can now apply to receive a one-time grant of $500 towards their existing PECO natural gas account. The grant will be applied directly to your bill and will lower current outstanding balances or provide a credit for future charges.

To be eligible, applicants must have an active PECO gas account on or before March 31, 2020, take service under Rate GC (gas commercial service), have fewer than 25 employees, and currently have an arrearage of $500 at the time of application. Each commercial gas business is eligible for only one grant, regardless of the number of gas accounts listed under the business name.

Applications will be considered in the order they are received, while funding lasts. Technical Assistance Grants The Montgomery County LGBT Business Council is offering grant-funded technical assistance to historically disadvantaged small businesses across Montgomery County, PA.

The Supporting Minority & Women-owned Businesses Technical Assistance Grant aims to is to provide resources, coaching, and support to help you grow, at no cost to your business. The grant application deadline is May 30, 2026 . $5,000 Breva Thrive Grant The Thrive Grant by small-business funding and coaching platform Breva is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year.

The winner is given a $5,000 grant. The next application cycle closes on April 30 , July 31 , and October 31, 2026 , with winners typically notified a 45 days or so later. $20,000 Intuit Quickbooks Grant The Intuit Quickbooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program recognizes small-business owners who have shown “courage, perseverance and integrity” in their communities with a $20,000 grant.

Applications are accepted across four “phases” throughout the year, with the next application deadline on May 15, 2026 . Additional Grants Business Owners Can Apply for Throughout 2026 Include: These grants are offered by external organizations and are not administered by Montgomery County, PA.

$1,000 Impact Funding Solutions Grant Impact Funding Solutions' mission is to empower businesses and nonprofits to drive positive change in their communities by providing accessible financial support. Their commitment is to facilitate this impact through grants of $1,000, fostering innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Impact Finding Solutions envisions a world where businesses and nonprofits work hand in hand to create lasting change, addressing critical issues and enriching the lives of individuals and communities alike. Application deadline: Applications open on a quarterly basis . WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998.

The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a monthly basis.

$500 Freed Fellowship Grant Every month, one $500 grant is awarded to an underrepresented founder in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required.

Grant recipients are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500. The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the resources, mentorship, and community they need to build successful companies. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

$2,500 Etsy Disaster Relief Fund Grant Sellers will be eligible for a grant if they experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their Etsy account is in good standing. Grants for $2,500. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Through the Enrich Program , the 76ers are dedicated to dismantling the barriers that have historically impeded business growth in marginalized communities and left many entrepreneurs struggling to build and sustain thriving enterprises. Grand Prize: One selected business will become an official partner the 76ers. This comes with a comprehensive package of services: A PR and marketing strategy to boost visibility and reach.

Expert consultation tailored to the unique needs of the business. Exclusive networking opportunities and otherwise inaccessible introductions. Second and Third Place: Two additional businesses will each receive a cash award of $10,000 to support their growth and development.

$2,500 Secretsos Small Business Grant The Secretsos Small Business Grant program offers $2,500 on a rolling, quarterly basis to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate their growth. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Program The National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation’s America’s Seed Fund provides millions in grant funding to small businesses and startups with big ideas. The grant program gives out roughly $200 million per year to eligible businesses.

$4,000 The National Association for the Self-Employed Grant The National Association for the Self-Employed has a $4,000 growth grant that it offers on a rolling basis. Only members are eligible. Annual Business Accelerator Programs Business Include: These programs are offered by external organizations and are not administered by Montgomery County, PA.

Wish Local Empowerment Program This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business. You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 – $2,000 .

If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. LIFT Labs Enterprise Accelerator Comcast NBCUniversal is looking to work with startups through the LIFT Labs Accelerator.

Selected startups get unparalleled access to our network of mentors, businesses, and corporate partners to develop potential partnerships. The program is designed for startups at various stages in their entrepreneurial journeys from pre-seed to enterprise-ready and does not involve an issuance of equity to Comcast in exchange for participation. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Through the Enrich Program , the 76ers are dedicated to dismantling the barriers that have historically impeded business growth in marginalized communities and left many entrepreneurs struggling to build and sustain thriving enterprises. Grand Prize: One selected business will become an official partner the 76ers. This comes with a comprehensive package of services: A PR and marketing strategy to boost visibility and reach.

Expert consultation tailored to the unique needs of the business. Exclusive networking opportunities and otherwise inaccessible introductions. Second and Third Place: Two additional businesses will each receive a cash award of $10,000 to support their growth and development.

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. Enrolling in Warrior Academy, regardless of your business stage, provides foundational training, mindset guidance, and access to all Warrior Rising resources and opportunities. Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerato r The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn less than 1 million USD in total annual revenue in the previous calendar year to access additional benefits up to or equivalent to 20% of Appstore revenue. If eligible, you’ll receive a 10% increased royalty payment and AWS credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue.

Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. AWS Startup Loft Accelerator AWS Startup Loft Accelerator equips your technical team with tech resources, guidance and a community of peers. From technical deep dives to round tables on day-to-day CTO challenges, including recruiting, managing an engineering team, building a minimum viable product, and design principles for cloud architecture.

Provides $25,000 in AWS credits. Application deadline: A new cohort of startups opens every month. Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed.

During each three-month program, they surround companies (companies should be based in North American time zones) with the best mentors and an unrivaled network. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of company. Application deadline: Various locations and due dates.

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