Small Business Grants
Rural entrepreneurs and small business owners are navigating unique challenges, including limited access to capital, workforce constraints, and the need to compete in an increasingly digital economy. Below are several small business grants designed to help rural entrepreneurs start, expand, and modernize their operations while strengthening our local communities. Bookmark this page and check back often for updated information as new funding opportunities become available.
Jobber Grant Opportunity for Blue Collar/Home Services Businesses – Jobber, which provides software to home services businesses, has a grant program available that plans to award nine grants starting at $10,000 to home or commercial services businesses such as appliance repair, construction, lawn care, handyman, etc. The company says it will award $250,000 in grants in 2026. The first phase of the application process is due June 11: https://www.getjobber.com/grants
Breva’s Thrive Grant program – Breva’s Thrive Grant Program awards funding to business that have demonstrated the impact on its community, such as creating new jobs, innovating new products, or making products and services more accessible. Click the link below for additional requirements. The upcoming application cycles close on July 31 and October 31. Winners are typically notified about 45 days later. https://www.breva.ai/thrive-grant
Grants For Women-Owned Businesses – EmpowHer has a grant program aimed at female entrepreneurs 22 years of age and older with businesses registered and operating solely in the United States. An applicant’s business must make a social impact through its product or business model, be earning revenue, and not be more than five years old. Follow this link to apply: https://boundlessfutures.org/our-impact/#grants
Grant for Women Veterans – The Melissa Washington Small Business Award provides up to $5,000 given to a woman veteran to start or expand her for-profit or nonprofit business. The program is seeking individuals who demonstrate innovation, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact through their ventures. Three finalists will be announced in September, with an award presentation to take place during the Veterans in Business Network National Conference in November. https://womenveteransgiving.wildapricot.org/small-business-award\
Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready Program – Business owners who sign up for the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online community will be eligible to apply for grants throughout the year. The company provides up to $1 million in grant funding a year.
The Amber Grant Program empowers women business owners and each month, WomensNet awards 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. A business must be at least 50% woman-owned and must operate in the United States or Canada to be eligible. The Application deadline is the last day of the month by midnight. https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/
The National Association for the Self-Employed has a $4,000 grant that it offers on a rolling basis. Only members of the Association are eligible. Applications are accepted quarterly. Click here for more information: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants
