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Corporate and Foundation Small Business Grants

Corporate and foundation grants are often more realistic for Main Street businesses than broad federal grants. This list focuses on programs where the official funder page confirms a small-business or founder path.

This page is curated from official source pages. GrantTrek does not guarantee eligibility, deadlines, or awards. Verify every opportunity with the funder before applying.

Quick facts

Last updated2026-06-26
AudienceMain Street and founder-led businesses
Verified grants11
Source ruleOfficial funder pages only

Selected grants

1
active Main Street General Business

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready 2026 Grants

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free small-business courses, coaching, networking, and 2026 grant opportunities. The official page says applications for 2026 $10,000 grants are open and asks businesses to register to learn more.

Best for Small businesses that want a high-brand corporate grant path.
Why it fits Verizon is one of the clearest current corporate small-business programs in the verified seed set.
Watch out The current application path may require registration.
$10,000 grant opportunities Award range Open now; register on official Verizon Digital Ready page for current grant windows Deadline
2
active Main Street General Business

WomensNet Amber Grant

WomensNet's official Amber Grant page says it awards a $10,000 Amber Grant each month, and one of the 12 monthly recipients receives an additional $25,000 Amber Grant.

Best for Women-owned businesses seeking a recurring private grant.
Why it fits Amber Grant is a well-defined private grant program with monthly and annual award components.
Watch out Verify the monthly cycle and any application terms before applying.
$10,000 monthly grant; one annual $25,000 grant for a monthly recipient Award range Monthly application cycle Deadline
3
active Main Street General Business

IFundWomen Universal Grant Application

IFundWomen by Honeycomb Credit presents an official grant application page for startups, small businesses, founders, and entrepreneurs to apply for grants and be matched with funding opportunities.

Best for Founders who want a broad private grant matching path.
Why it fits It covers startups, small businesses, founders, and entrepreneurs through a single application path.
Watch out Matched opportunities have separate deadlines and criteria.
Varies by matched IFundWomen grant opportunity Award range Rolling universal application; individual grant deadlines vary Deadline
4
active Main Street General Business

Freed Fellowship Monthly Small Business Grant

Freed Fellowship runs a monthly small-business grant program for US micro and small business owners. Each selected Freed Fellow receives a $500 no-strings-attached grant and is considered for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Best for Micro and small business owners comfortable with a smaller monthly award.
Why it fits The official program is simple to understand and explicitly small-business oriented.
Watch out Application fee disclosure is important for users.
$500 monthly grant; selected fellows considered for $2,500 year-end grant Award range Monthly rolling application; official page lists an application fee Deadline
5
active Main Street General Business

Galaxy Grants for Women and Minority Business Owners

Galaxy Grants is a small-business grant program from Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3), for women and minority business owners. The official page lists a current $4,250 grant, free application, and July 31, 2026 deadline.

Best for Women and minority entrepreneurs seeking a current private grant.
Why it fits The official source clearly states current amount, audience, and deadline.
Watch out A small award may not justify a long application for every business.
$4,250 current grant Award range 2026-07-31 Deadline
6
active Main Street General Business

NASE Growth Grants

The National Association for the Self-Employed offers Growth Grants worth up to $4,000 for NASE members' small business needs such as marketing, hiring, facilities, equipment, and training. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly, but applicants must meet NASE membership requirements.

Best for Self-employed NASE members with practical growth expenses.
Why it fits The program has specific business-use examples and quarterly review cadence.
Watch out Membership is a real gate, not a minor detail.
Up to $4,000 Award range Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership required Deadline
7
active Main Street General Business

Boundless Futures Foundation EmpowHer Grants

Boundless Futures Foundation's EmpowHer Grants support female entrepreneurs age 22 and older whose U.S.-registered businesses are operating solely in the United States, earning revenue, no more than five years old, and built around social impact. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support, with multiple grant cycles per year.

Best for Women founders with social-impact businesses and detailed budgets.
Why it fits It has a larger maximum request than most microgrants and a clear founder profile.
Watch out Reimbursement and documentation requirements make it more operationally complex.
Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support; grantees may also request up to $2,500 in Learning Grant funds Award range Multiple grant cycles per year; current deadlines are listed on the official application page Deadline
8
active Main Street General Business

Founders First CDC Pride Fund National Grant

Founders First CDC's Pride Fund is a national grant for LGBTQIA+ small businesses. The official page lists 20 grant packages totaling $20,000, with $1,000 micro-grants plus program access for eligible LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.

Best for LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs who match Founders First CDC’s business criteria.
Why it fits It is a direct corporate/nonprofit-style fund for a defined founder group.
Watch out Deadline must be verified because the public page does not always expose a clear current date.
20 grant packages totaling $20,000; $1,000 micro-grant plus program access Award range Official page has an application form; current deadline not listed Deadline
9
forecasted Main Street General Business

Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant

Founders First CDC's Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant is a national program for veteran-led small businesses. The official page lists a $20,000 total fund, 20 finalists, $1,000 micro-grants plus program access, and says full applications open in September 2026 with pre-registration available now.

Best for Veteran-led small businesses preparing for a forecasted 2026 program.
Why it fits It adds a veteran-specific corporate/foundation path to the broader list.
Watch out It is currently a forecasted/pre-registration opportunity.
$20,000 total fund; 20 finalists receive $1,000 micro-grants plus program access Award range Pre-registration open; full application opens September 2026 Deadline
10
active Main Street General Business

Warrior Rising Business Showers

Warrior Rising Business Showers are invitation-only pitch events for veteran founders, military spouses, and immediate family members. The official page says top finalists can receive non-dilutive grants from $2,000 to $150,000, with eligibility tied to Warrior University graduation and competitive selection.

Best for Veteran founders ready for a pitch competition and support pathway.
Why it fits It offers one of the larger potential award ranges in the current private/nonprofit seed set.
Watch out Invitation-only structure means eligibility and access are narrower than ordinary applications.
Non-dilutive grants from $2,000 to $150,000 for top finalists Award range Invitation-only events held throughout the country; apply through Warrior Rising pathway Deadline
11
forecasted Main Street General Business

Halstead Grant for Emerging Silver Jewelry Artists

The Halstead Grant is an annual business-development award for emerging silver jewelry artists. The official page confirms the 2026 program, a $7,500 cash grand prize plus a $1,000 Halstead gift card, finalist awards, and a May 1 annual deadline; the current 2026 cycle is already closed, so GrantTrek tracks it as a forecasted recurring opportunity.

Best for Emerging silver jewelry artists and maker businesses.
Why it fits It is a specialized private annual grant with a clear creative business audience.
Watch out The current cycle is closed, so users should track the next annual deadline.
$7,500 cash grand prize plus $1,000 Halstead gift card; finalists receive smaller cash and gift-card awards Award range Annual deadline is May 1; 2026 cycle has passed. Next cycle expected in 2027; verify with Halstead before applying. Deadline

How we selected these grants

  • Only official public funder pages are used.
  • Competitor grant-directory pages are not used as source truth.
  • Programs with application fees, membership requirements, or restricted paths are labeled with caveats.

Important caveats

  • Corporate grant cycles often open and close quickly.
  • Some programs require a membership, platform account, course completion, or pre-registration.
  • Award amounts and deadlines can change each cycle.

FAQ

Are corporate grants easier than government grants?

Often they are easier to apply for, but they can still be highly competitive and may have narrow owner, industry, location, or participation requirements.

Does GrantTrek scrape grant directories?

No. GrantTrek uses official funder pages and manually reviewed public sources, not competitor directory listings.

Are the grants on Corporate and Foundation Small Business Grants guaranteed?

No. A grant listing is not a guarantee of eligibility, funding, or approval. GrantTrek uses official-source evidence to curate options, but the funder controls the current rules and award decisions.

Why does GrantTrek include recurring or forecasted grants?

Some useful small-business programs open in cycles. GrantTrek includes recurring or forecasted opportunities only when the official source gives enough evidence to explain the status and caveats.

What should I verify before applying?

Verify the current deadline, applicant type, location rules, eligible expenses, award amount, application steps, reporting requirements, and whether registration or membership is required.

What if a grant on this list is closed?

Treat closed or forecasted programs as planning signals, not open applications. Check the official page for the next cycle and compare active alternatives before spending time on an application.