In today’s volatile economy, small businesses are feeling the pressure. Soaring inflation, shifting consumer behavior, and policy uncertainty under the potential return of Trump-era economic strategies have made it harder than ever to stay afloat—let alone grow. With rising costs and unclear support at the federal level, many entrepreneurs are scrambling for resources to maintain momentum.
That’s why small business grants are more than just financial boosts—they’re lifelines. To help navigate this economic turbulence, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of small business grants with deadlines in March and April 2025, as well as those with rolling or later deadlines. Each grant includes essential details such as eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and direct links for more information. Whether you’re launching, expanding, or simply surviving, these grants could provide the support your business needs.
1. Skip $10,000 Small Business Grant
- Overview: Skip offers $10,000 grants to support U.S.-based small businesses.
- Eligibility: Open to all U.S.-based small business owners.
- Deadline: April 25, 2025.
- Application Link: https://helloskip.com/
2. Honeycomb Credit Breakthrough Grant
- Overview: Honeycomb Credit provides a $10,000 grant to help small businesses achieve significant milestones, such as opening a new location or launching a product.
- Eligibility: Applicants must own a small business; no purchase or payment is required to apply.
- Deadline: April 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
- Application Link: https://www.honeycombcredit.com/breakthrough
3. Amber Grant for Women
- Overview: The Amber Grant awards $10,000 monthly to women entrepreneurs, with an additional $25,000 annual grant to one of the monthly winners.
- Eligibility: Open to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada.
- Deadline: Applications are due by the last day of each month at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Application Link: https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
4. The Freed Fellowship Grant
- Overview: The Freed Fellowship awards $500 monthly to small business owners, with the potential for more funding.
- Eligibility: Open to any micro or small business owner in the U.S.
- Deadline: Rolling monthly deadlines; applications are due by the last day of each month.
- Application Link: https://freedfellowship.com/grant
5. Awesome Foundation Grants
- Overview: The Awesome Foundation awards $1,000 grants each month to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects, including startups and small businesses.
- Eligibility: Open to all individuals and groups; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Deadline: Rolling monthly deadlines.
- Application Link: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en
6. Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
- Overview: The Secretsos™ Small Business Grant offers $2,500 to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
- Eligibility: Business owners must be 21 or older and operate in eligible U.S. states, excluding Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island.
- Deadline: March 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
- Application Link: https://microbizinsocal.org/grants/secretsos-small-business-grant/
7. Venmo Small Business Grant
- Overview: Venmo offers $20,000 grants to small businesses with less than $50,000 in annual sales.
- Eligibility: Must have a U.S. Venmo account and valid Venmo business profile, fewer than 10 employees, and annual sales under $50,000.
- Deadline: Varies; typically annual.
- Application Link: https://venmo.com/business/small-business-grant/
8. Wish Local Empowerment Program
- Overview: Wish offers grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to support Black-owned businesses in growing their operations.
- Eligibility: Must own a brick-and-mortar storefront in the U.S., have 20 or fewer employees, and annual revenue of less than $1 million.
- Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Application Link: https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment?hide_login_modal=true
9. NASE Growth Grant
- Overview: The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) offers $4,000 grants to its members to support business needs.
- Eligibility: Must be a NASE member in good standing.
- Deadline: Quarterly deadlines; next deadline is March 31, 2025.
- Application Link: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants#google_vignette
10. Galaxy Grants
- Overview: Galaxy of Stars, in partnership with Hidden Star, offers $2,450 grants to small businesses owned by women or minorities.
- Eligibility: Open to small businesses across the U.S. that are woman or minority-owned.
- Deadline: March 31, 2025.
- Application Link: https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/
11. Faire Small Business Grant
- Overview: Faire offers grants to support retail businesses that have opened within the last year or plan to open in the upcoming year.
- Eligibility: Retail businesses that have opened within the last year or plan to open in the upcoming year.
- Deadline: April 1, 2025.
- Application Link: https://www.faire.com/small-business-grant
12. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
- Overview: Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program offers $10,000 grants to small businesses that complete at least two courses or events through their platform.
- Eligibility: Open to U.S.-based small businesses. Applicants must register for a free account and complete the required courses or events.
- Deadline: Varies; applications are reviewed periodically.
- Application Link: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants
13. Entreprenista Evolve Grant
- Overview: The Entreprenista Evolve Grant awards $2,500 to female business owners to support and empower their entrepreneurial ventures.
- Eligibility: Open to all female business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Deadline: March 31, 2025.
- Application Link: https://www.entreprenista.com/
14. Foundation for Financial Planning Grant Program
- Overview: This program offers annual grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide pro bono financial planning to underserved populations.
- Eligibility: Open to community-based and national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
- Deadline: May 1, 2025.
- Application Link: https://ffpprobono.org/our-work/grants/how-to-apply/
15. MYPros Community Crowdfund
- Overview: The Midland Young Professionals (MYPros) are offering up to $60,000 to a local business through their 2025 Community Crowdfund initiative.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Midland Business Alliance, operate a for-profit business, and propose a project with a positive community impact.
- Deadline: April 15, 2025.
- Application Link: https://mbami.org/mypros/
Final Thoughts
In a time of economic uncertainty—where inflation, shifting policies, and global instability weigh heavily on small businesses—grant funding offers more than just relief. It provides opportunity, security, and the ability to dream bigger. Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding your reach, or simply staying afloat, these grant programs can be game-changers.
Stay proactive, stay prepared, and apply early. Many of these opportunities are competitive, but with the right strategy, your small business could be the next big success story.
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