Intuit Quickbooks offers $20,000 grant program
The Intuit Quickbooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program recognizes small-business owners who have shown “courage, perseverance and integrity” in their communities with a $20,000 grant.
Three businesses will be recognized with grants and also will receive access to Quickbooks and Mailchimp services.
Applicants must be U.S.-based businesses that have been in operation for at least a year, be registered with their local secretary of state, and have no more than 99 employees.
Applications are accepted across four “phases” throughout the year, with the next application deadline February 14 followed by one on May 15.
Breva Thrive Grant
The Thrive Grant by small-business funding and coaching platform Breva is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. The winner receives a $5,000 grant. The coming application cycles close on April 30, July 31 and October 31, with winners typically notified about 45 days later.
Applicants must have demonstrated an impact on the surrounding community, such as new jobs, new products or making services more accessible. Applicants are strongly preferred to have been in operation more than a year and must be generating revenue prior to the grant.
The Kitty Fund Mompreneur Grant
This program awards $20,000 in $1,000 micro-grants to 20 moms who own businesses. To be eligible, the business’ annual revenue should not be more than $5 million, and it should have between two and 100 employees. All founders must identify as mothers. Pre-registration is open now, with full applications open in March.
Amber Grant offers monthly and annual awards
The Amber Grant was created in 1998 to empower women-business owners, and every month WomensNet and the Amber Grant award three $10,000 grants to women-owned businesses. A $50,000 grant is given to one of the monthly award winners at the end of the year.
As long as the business is 50% or more women-owned and operates in the United States and Canada, it is eligible to apply. The deadline is the last day of the month by midnight.
Secretsos offers $2,500 to entrepreneurs
The Secretsos Small Business Grant program offers $2,500 on a rolling, quarterly basis to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate their growth. To apply, business owners must be age 21 or older and operate in eligible U.S. states (excludes Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York and Rhode Island).
Jewelry businesses eligible for grants up to $7,500
The 2026 Halstead Grant is a $7,500 grant to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. The grant also provides a $1,000 Halstead gift card and a trip to Prescott, Arizona.
Finalists receive $1,000 in cash and a $250 gift card. The grant, offered annually, has an application deadline of May 1.
Additional grants business owners can apply for throughout 2026 include:
