Small-Business
Amber Grant for Women Entrepreneurs: $10,000 Monthly Grant + $25,000 Annual Prize
Every month, WomensNet awards $10,000 to a woman entrepreneur with no pitch deck required and no equity taken. All twelve monthly winners compete for an additional $25,000 year-end grant, bringing total potential award to $35,000. Open to women 18+ running or starting businesses in the U.S. or Canada.
DOE Solar SBIR and STTR Grants 2026: How US Small Businesses Can Fund Phase I and Phase II R&D by February 25, 2026
If you run a US small business and you’ve been quietly (or loudly) cursing the gap between “cool prototype” and “real product,” DOE’s solar-focused SBIR/STTR pipeline is one of the few funding routes that actually understands your prob...
Get $10,000 for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Visa Shes Next and IFundWomen Grant 2025
If you run a Black woman–owned business and you need capital plus real coaching to move to the next level, this grant is built for you.
IRS Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
Helps eligible small employers offset the cost of providing health insurance through the SHOP Marketplace.
SBA 504 Loan Program: Up to $5.5 Million in Fixed-Rate Financing for Commercial Real Estate and Equipment
Long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets through a partnership between Certified Development Companies and private lenders. Requires only 10% down payment for real estate purchases.
SBA Microloan Program: Up to $50,000 for Small Businesses and Startups
Microloans up to $50,000 for small businesses and startups through SBA-approved nonprofit intermediary lenders, with built-in technical assistance and business counseling.
SBA STEP Grant: Get Up to $10,000 to Export Your Products
The SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides grants to small businesses to cover the costs of international marketing, trade shows, and export compliance.
SSBCI: The $10 Billion Federal Boost for Small Businesses
A federal small business capital-access initiative that provides Treasury funds to states, DC, territories, and Tribal governments, who then run local loan, guarantee, collateral, and investment programs.
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program 2026: $5,000 Grant and Yearlong Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program connects extraordinary women entrepreneurs with essential tools to scale, lead, and shape the economy. Fellows receive a $5,000 business education grant, access to a premier peer network of 400+ women entrepreneurs, collaborative coaching, advisor access, and self-paced education opportunities.
Up to $350,000 in SBA-Backed Loans for Underserved Small Businesses: Complete Guide to Community Advantage
Mission-driven SBA 7(a) loan program offering affordable financing to underserved small businesses through community lenders.