The Economic Response Fund will activate an initial $3.5 million through grants to established community organizations with deep experience in small business support. Support will focus on helping businesses take care of their employees through supporting payroll and maintaining staff and business hours, as well as helping businesses pay rent and maintain inventory.

Applications opening soon. 

Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready program is offering a new $10,000 grant opportunity for entrepreneurs. Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026

Her Agenda is awarding $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level. 

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), applicants may receive up to $15,000 in funding. Apply today to strengthen your business finances.

The Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Grant program provides small business owners with marketing resources and tools to expand their brand, connect with new audiences and achieve lasting success. Grant recipients will receive a complimentary advertising schedule and a free 30-second commercial, as well as support from local media experts, on-demand educational resources, opportunities to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and more.

This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses for up to $15,000.