The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Community Grant is part of Verizon’s commitment to give small businesses the tools and resources they need to thrive in today’s digital economy and ultimately benefit their local communities. Available only in select markets. No purchase necessary.
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List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Verizon
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Community Grant
Area served: Arizona, California, Florida, Texas Audience: Small Business Owners
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is funded by the State of California and administered by the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The program provides competitive micro grants of $2,500 to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. This program will be implemented by County organizations or nonprofits working on their behalf.
For application details and updates specific to the program available in your county, please contact the organizations listed. Applications start February 14.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
BeyGOOD x Cécred Salon Business Grant Program
BeyGOOD x Cécred Fund
Each year, twenty-five $10,000 grants will be awarded to qualifying salon business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New Jersey so they can continue their transformative impact in the community. Grants will be awarded five times a year.
Area served: Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; New Jersey, California, Georgia, New Jersey, Texas Audience: Small Business Owners
California Department of Rehabilitation
EmployABILITY Business Grant
Part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI) from the California Department of Rehabilitation, the EmployABILITY Business Grant offers small- and medium-sized businesses in California the opportunity to grow their businesses and upgrade their hiring. The grants range from $20,000-$200,000. The amount rewarded depends on the availability of grant funding and the potential impact of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
West Virginia Economic Development
West Virginia STEP Program
West Virginia is proud to offer grant assistance to small businesses looking to enter or expand in the global marketplace through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The West Virginia STEP consists of $300,000 in funding available from October 1, 2022 to September 29, 2024.
Area served: West Virginia Audience: Small Business Owners