September 2026 Grants & Opportunities
Grants and programs to kickstart your vision:
Makers Mindset x The Equity Studio 2026 Grant – APPLY NOW
Equity-free grant awarding five women-owned CPG brands in beauty & wellness with capital, mentorship, community, and visibility.
– Amount: $50,000 total ($10,000 each)
– Deadline: October 9, 2026
Fund Her Future Grant (Hello Alice x H&R Block) – APPLY NOW
Grant that puts real capital behind women business owners building companies that move their communities forward. Combines grant funding with the power of H&R Block’s 70+ years of small business expertise.
– Amount: $200,000 total (four grants of $45K each + H&R Block services worth $5K each)
– Deadline: September 22, 2026
Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition – APPLY NOW
8th annual pitch competition in NYC celebrating women making their mark on the food, beverage, and CPG industries. Opportunity to win cash and in-kind business services.
– Amount: $38,000 total ($25K, $10K, and $3K + in-kind services)
– Deadline: September 23, 2026
Giving Joy Micro-Grants – APPLY NOW
Micro-grants for women building businesses, nonprofits, or projects in any industry that uplifts women, girls, and families.
– Amount: Up to $500 each
– Deadline: September 30, 2026
Credibly Small Business Award – APPLY NOW
Annual grant celebrating passionate business owners who are making an impact in their communities by providing funding to accelerate their growth.
– Amount: $60,000 total ($30K, $20K, & $10K)
– Deadline: September 30, 2026
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready National Grant – APPLY NOW
Awarded monthly in partnership w
ith LISC as part of Verizon’s push to equip a million small businesses. Requires taking two free Digital Ready courses.
– Amount: $100,000 ($10,000 each)
– Deadline: Rolling each month
Entreprenista 100 Awards – APPLY NOW
Celebrating 100 standout women founders at every stage of business, shining a spotlight on the women building, leading, and making an impact.
– Deadline: October 22, 2026
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