April 2026 Small Business Grants
At For All Things Digital, we believe that access to funding should be simple and straightforward. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of grants tailored for small businesses, creatives, and founders from diverse industries. These grants can provide the capital you need for marketing, operations, product development, and more—so don’t miss out! Take a moment to review this month’s funding opportunities, apply with confidence, and keep building the brand of your dreams. Your next big win could be just one application away!
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🔗 Explore the APRIL 2026 Grants List Below ⬇️
L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program
Now in its third year, this grant program will award 40 small businesses $5,000 each and two Grand Prize winners $20,000, fueling expansion, innovation, and long-term success across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Made possible by Founding Partner Optimum Business and administered by the LIA Foundation, this initiative continues in collaboration with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce to expand outreach and ensure opportunity reaches every corner of Long Island’s business community.
AMOUNT $5,000 - $20,000
www.longislandassociation.org/localgrants/
Due April 3, 2026
The Building Her Community Grant
Heartbeat is a grant for women founders, freelancers, and business owners who are ready to build or grow a community with the platform and support to back them. Heartbeat shares the belief that connection is power. No algorithms, no ads, just you and your people. Host courses, run events, manage memberships, collect payments, and more, all in one place. Together, we want to invest in a Freelancing Females business.
AMOUNT $5,000
freelancingfemales.com/heartbeat
Open April 10, 2026
Maker’s Mindset
The Makers Mindset Grant exists to fuel early-stage women founders building ambitious, thoughtfully crafted consumer brands. Throughout the year, Makers Mindset will award equity-free capital to founders who are navigating the realities of growth and need meaningful support to reach their next milestone. This grant goes beyond funding. It’s about belief, access, and community helping founders reinvest in their businesses while becoming part of a network rooted in shared learning, visibility, and long-term impact.
AMOUNT $30,000
makersmindset.com/grants/spring-2026/
Due April 10, 2026
Sandbox Fund
The Sandbox Fund offers grants, engagement events, and other opportunities for independent artists seeking to explore the intrinsic link between science and culture through innovative storytelling. The program is administered by the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, in collaboration with Sandbox Films.
AMOUNT $40,000 - $100,000
www.sundance.org/sandbox-fund/
Due April 13, 2026
Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program
The goal of the Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP) is to increase business leadership opportunities for people with developmental and/or cognitive differences such as autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and other related diagnoses. Companies with neurodiverse leaders serve as role models for future entrepreneurs while illustrating that neurodiversity can be a strength and an asset for other firms.
AMOUNT $19,000 in Grants and Services
www.innovationdupage.org/programs/neurodiverse-entrepreneur-program
Due April 15, 2026
Enthuse Foundation
The Enthuse Foundation provides a range of financial grants to support entrepreneurs facing essential business challenges. To qualify, applicants must identify as women entrepreneurs with an established consumer packaged goods (CPG) business and operate the business as a full-time endeavor. Additionally, they must demonstrate how the funds will be utilized, be U.S. citizens, and have no prior funding from the Enthuse Foundation through the Pitch Competition or Grant Program. If chosen, applicants are required to submit the necessary New Vendor Forms. The grant amount ranges from $15,000 to $50,000.
AMOUNT $15,000 - $50,000
www.enthusefoundation.org/grant-program
Due April 27, 2026
The Cartier Women's Initiative
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
AMOUNT $30,000-$100,000
www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/
Open April 16, Due June 16, 2026
Inclusive Beauty Fund Grant by L’Oréal
Now in 2026, L'Oréal remains committed to leveling the playing field and advancing equitable opportunities in the beauty industry. In collaboration with Deed, L'Oréal is supporting the NAACP Empowerment Programs by awarding an additional six (6) grants of $25,000 each to entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Grants are available to new or existing beauty businesses of all kinds, including but not limited to salons, spas, barber shops, stylists, makeup artists, entrepreneurs, startup founders, haircare specialists, and beauty schools.
AMOUNT $25,000
naacp.org/find-resources/grants/inclusive-beauty-fund-grant
Due April 23, 2026
Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition
Each year Women Founders Network creates a unique opportunity for Female Founders. What makes our pitch competition different than other fast pitch competitions is the valuable mentoring, coaching and in-kind sponsorships that we offer as part of the program. This individualized attention allows the top women entrepreneurs to become pitch-ready in a way that sharpens their plans to scale their companies and makes their business more appealing to Angel and VC investors.
AMOUNT $25,000
www.womenfoundersnetwork.org/about-fast-pitch
Opens April 1, Due May 31, 2026
Nearshored Manufacturing Grant
Nearshore is awarding three manufacturing grants for small businesses to use to purchase inventory. In addition to the grant, winners will get introduced to verified manufacturers, a feature on our platform, and expert guidance.
AMOUNT $1,000
Due May 15, 2026
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants program unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders, and creatives from all over the world to discover, build, and spread path-breaking ideas and supports their journey with equity-free funding of up to $100,000.
AMOUNT $100,000
www.osv.llc/oshaughnessy-fellowships
Due April 30, 2026
Entreprenista Evolve Grant x Gimme Beauty
Ready for funding that matches your momentum? Our seasonal grant is for revenue-generating women founders ($100K+ annually, in business 1+ year) who are ready to scale with real resources behind them.
AMOUNT $5,000
Due June 16, 2026
Unlock Her Future x Bicester Collection
The Unlock Her Future Prize, the annual start-up competition for female social impact entrepreneurs powered by The Bicester Collection, will debut in East and Southeast Asia in 2026 – advancing its global commitment to women-led impact and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
AMOUNT $100,000
www.thebicestercollection.com/en/do-good/unlock-her-future-2026/
Due April 30, 2026
Famous Amos Ingredients For Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
An annual national award program launched by Ferrero North America in 2020. IFS creates pathways for early-stage Black business owners to thrive by providing $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, networking, and educational resources. Honoring Wally Amos’ legacy and the “Famously You” ethos, this initiative celebrates the qualities that make each business owner unique and fosters long-term success for their businesses.
AMOUNT: 3 Winners, $150,000 In Awards
https://famousamosingredientsforsuccess.com/
Due TBD