Access to Capital

Deadline: open year-round

The Outrage is an activist organization that offers a $5,000 new business grant to companies making a difference in their communities. The Outrage accepts applications from startups, grassroots organizations, and nonprofits, among other small businesses.

Deadline: open year-round with bimonthly selections.

757 Angels, part of the 757 Collab network or programs in Hampton Roads, connects qualified investors with vetted companies. Since its inception, 757 Angels has invested more than $105 million into 52 companies. Its angel network is a thriving network of more than 130 regionally minded, accredited investors who, in addition to providing capital, offer a variety of expertise to support entrepreneurs on their journey.

Deadline: open year-round

Grow your business with dedicated resources, financial assistance, business education & coaching, and marketing & advertising support.

Deadline: open year-round

The CBP serves startups and existing small business owners, including women, veterans, and minorities, primarily located in the DMV Metropolitan region. The business owners we serve are across most business sectors and have a wide range of financial positions. However, we focus on supporting micro-enterprises that are underbanked and underserved in our community.

A funding program established under Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project to support fishery companies and small businesses potentially affected by offshore wind development activities.

Deadline: open year-round

Grants For Women helps small business owners find and research grant opportunities. The grants differ in scope, region, qualifying criteria, and amount, based on the institution offering them.

Deadline: open year-round

Grants.gov is one of the first resources you may want to investigate for business grants—both minority grants and other opportunities. The database, maintained by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), contains information about more than 1,000 federal grants. It also includes details about the eligibility requirements for each program

To apply for a grant through the Grants.gov system, you’ll need to first establish a Workspace account that you (and your team) use to access the system’s applications. Once you complete this step, you’ll be free to search for federal grants that align with your business goals and apply for those you believe are a good match for you.

The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists to help jumpstart their business. Applications are accepted from January through May 1st.

The grant offers a variety of benefits to runners-up, including $1,000. However, the winner will receive up to $7,500, but the winner will be expected to take courses or be in touch with a mentor.

Deadline: open year-round

Hello Alice provides a single application for multiple grants, as well as knowledge, networking, and connections for entrepreneurs. New grants are constantly being added.

Deadline: open year-round

The start of a new year brings endless possibilities, and we’re here to help you seize them.

The Breakthrough $10,000 Grant is designed for small business owners like you—visionaries who are ready to take their dreams to the next level.

Deadline: open year-round

Deja Vu Parker of WBLS, in collaboration with HerSuiteSpot, proudly presents the Hustler’s MicroGrant – a remarkable opportunity for small business owners like you to receive the boost you deserve.

Our mission is simple: to provide grants and invaluable resources to promising small businesses across the United States. With applications open each month, the process is straightforward and dynamic.

NASE, otherwise known as the National Association for the Self-Employed, is a program that offers tools and resources to ensure your business can thrive! 

The NASE Growth Grant program offers up to $4,000 and funds can be used for hiring employees, expanding your business, marketing and advertising.

NIFA is focused on improving the production and serving good. Their website hosts many grants as well as investing in research to improve agriculture for businesses and customers. NIFA's Office of Grants and Financial Management provides support and guidance for award recipients during each of the grant phases.

These government-backed loans of up to $50,000 can be a good choice for new or very small businesses. They're typically issued by nonprofit community financial institutions, many of which offer additional training and resources.

The Commonwealth provides a variety of funding opportunities for localities, organizations, and individuals.

Grant funds are dispersed throughout cities and counties to help address a variety of local priorities such as broadband deployment, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.

Deadline: open year-round

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program strengthens opportunities for innovative small businesses using federally funded research. The program stimulates technological innovation, uses small businesses to meet federal research needs, and enables participation by socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

Deadline: open yearly

Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. 

Deadline: open year-round

Each month, a small-business owner can receive a $500 micro-grant from the Freed Fellowship. Monthly grant recipients are also eligible for a $2,500 annual grant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. While this grant is open to all small-business owners, women and minority entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.

Aligned within Virginia's Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, the VSBFA offers programs to provide businesses, not-for-profits, and economic development authorities with the financing needed for economic growth and expansion throughout the Commonwealth. To accomplish this goal, we offer loans directly to businesses & non-profits, credit enhancements to banks that are lending to businesses & non-profits, as well as bond financings to benefit for-profit businesses, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit entities, and to support clean energy and P3 transportation projects. We also help small businesses seeking to attract equity investments by providing an equity incentive grant.

Deadline: open year-round

The SBDC offers information and resources on federal, state and local loan programs, tax incentives, and other financial resources available to both established small businesses and startups.

Deadline: rolling grant

The Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant program (VEDIG) assists and encourages companies to invest and create new employment opportunities by locating significant headquarters, administrative, or service sector operations in Virginia. There must be an active and realistic competition between Virginia and another state or country for attracting the project.

Deadline: open year-round

VIPC grows and diversifies Virginia’s economy by investing in and accelerating innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Its funding programs are designed to bridge critical financial gaps that startups, researchers, and innovators face, including through grants, seed funding, and other investments. Learn more about the funding opportunities VIPC offers to best support you and your technology throughout the “innovation continuum."

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The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant is part of Verizon's commitment to equip one million small businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's digital economy, ultimately strengthening their local communities. 

In addition to the hundreds of hours of free courses, coaching sessions, and networking opportunities offered through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, Verizon, in partnership with LISC will award $1 million in funding this year. 100 grantees will each receive a $10,000 grant, further advancing Verizon’s commitment to support small businesses.