February 2026 Grants

Grants and programs to kickstart your vision:

Skip’s $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants – APPLY NOW
The purpose of the grants available is to give founders and small businesses immediate, flexible funding they can use to kick off the year.
– Amount: $10,000
– Deadline: February 6, 2026

Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – APPLY NOW
Tailored to recognize “small business heroes” nominated by their communities, three winners receive funding plus growth resources from QuickBooks + Mailchimp.
– Amount: $20,000
– Deadline: February 14, 2026

The Greatness Grant – APPLY NOW
Designed specifically for beginning entrepreneurs who are ready to take the leap but need financial support to kickstart their journey.
– Amount: $1,000
– Deadline: February 16, 2026

The UPS Store® Small Biz Challenge – APPLY NOW
A national small business competition offering a chance to win cash prizes and a feature in Inc. magazine.
– Amount: $35,000 total prize pool
– Deadline: February 22, 2026

Women Founders Grant – APPLY NOW
A no-strings-attached grant designed to support women founders and women-owned small businesses with straightforward applications.
– Amount: $5,000
– Deadline: February 28, 2026

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge – APPLY NOW
A program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five grants, access to industry experts and a founder network.
– Amount: $20,000
– Deadline: March 2, 2026

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