Small business owners strongly believe their businesses are on the upswing — and that comes after a year of tariffs, rising costs and overall uncertainty.
The latest Small Business Check Up Survey by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council found that 71% of small businesses said their business improved financially in 2025 over 2024, and 84% said their performance met or exceeded their expectations.
About 22% of small business owners said their businesses are “thriving” while 46% said they had seen modest growth, and 24% said they were stable.
For business owners that want to take advantage of new opportunities or invest in new areas, we have assembled a list of small business grants you can apply for in March.
Mona Small Business Impact Grant
This $5,000 grant will go toward a business that puts its communities first, whether by creating opportunities where none existed or by catering to underserved populations.
Mona, a small business funding co-pilot that connects small businesses to capital, will select a winner based on the business impact and its purpose and vision. Companies need to have 30 or fewer employees and have earned less than $5 million in revenue in 2025.
The company also needs to have an active website or social media presence. Applications are due March 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners will be notified between April 13 and April 24.
Skip grants
Skip, an online platform for business plans and funding opportunities, is offering two $10,000 grants. Business need to be based in the United States, and one of the $10,000 grants will go toward a Skip paid member. Applications are due by March 6, 11:59 p.m. EST.
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 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 Oct. 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:
