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. 

Women Veterans Giving is awarding the Melissa Washington Small Business Award to a woman veteran looking to start or expand her business. Recipients can receive up to $5,000, along with a business assessment, coaching, a certificate of recognition and other benefits, with the winner honored at the VIB Network National Conference in Palm Springs, CA, this November.

Five $20,000 grants for food/beverage entrepreneurs building "third spaces" (sports bars, restaurants, cafes) designed around watching women's sports.

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

Reimbursement grants (up to 75% of eligible costs, max $250,000) for new construction/rehab of commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects in Chicago.

Grants up to $250,000 (2:1 match required) for Colorado advanced-industries tech businesses commercializing disruptive technologies made in Colorado. Cycle open July 1 – August 27, 2026