August 2025 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 August 2025 Grants List Below ⬇️

1. Voices with Impact

A production grant for 5-minute films on the topic of mental health. The Grant Program starts with Open Call Events, the proposal window opens, the proposals are juried, and filmmakers are informed and production starts!

www.voiceswithimpact.com/production-grant

Amount $7,500

Opens August 1, 2025, Due September 9, 2025

2. Intuit Small Business Hero Program

A production grant for 5-minute films on the topic of mental health. The Grant Program starts with Open Call Events, the proposal window opens, the proposals are juried, and filmmakers are informed and production starts!

quickbooks.intuit.com/offers/small-business-hero-program/

Amount $20,000

DueAugust 14, 2025

3. Paypal Small Business Impact Awards

PayPal and Global Citizen have joined together to celebrate small businesses that are revolutionizing commerce and advancing social and environmental impact. The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards were established to celebrate entrepreneurs and small business owners.

www.globalcitizen.org/en/programs/small-business/

Amount $25,000

Due August 15, 2025

4. Alibaba Co-Create Pitch

CoCreate Pitch is the world’s leading product-driven startup competition — where bold entrepreneurs pitch their vision, connect with top global manufacturers and investors, and compete for a share of $1 million in prizes.With star mentors, massive exposure, and the full power of Alibaba.com’s sourcing ecosystem, this is more than a pitch — it’s your launchpad to global success.

pitch.alibabacocreate.com/

Amount $1,000,000

Due August 15, 2025

5. Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant

Her Agenda is committed to helping women break through barriers in entrepreneurship and professional growth. In honor of our 17th anniversary, we are launching The Breakthrough Grant. The grant will award $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur who is ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScActWE_iFywMiTn6Sf7WMM3UNVaDJDsCe7Ab86Dcry5Tk_rQ/viewform

Amount $5,000

Due August 17, 2025

6. The Sky Is Not the Limit Social Impact Grant

Grant offers up funding in creative and strategic services to mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, social enterprises, and B Corps. The grant supports branding, website design, marketing, and AI-powered tools to help amplify your social or environmental impact.

bombshellimpact.com/sky/

Amount $10,000 in services

Due August 19, 2025

7. Amika Rooted In Growth Grant Program

Introducing Rooted In Growth, a national grant initiative presented by amika in partnership with the Fifteen Percent Pledge, created to nurture and fund the next generation of professional hair care founders. This program offers a powerful mix of capital, brand visibility, and strategic support to help emerging leaders in beauty grow on their own terms.

15percentpledge.org/award/rooted-in-growth

Amount $50,000

Due August 22, 2025

8. StartHER Grant

Looking for help to get your startup off the ground and the resources to succeed? The CWE’s StartHER Grant Program supports women-owned startups in launching new initiatives and driving early-stage growth through innovative projects.

twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/starther/

Amount $5,000

Opens August 26, 2025

9. Hey Helen Microgrant

The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by Visionaries that invests in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. Each grant cycle, one founder will receive a $5,000 unrestricted cash award — designed to fuel whatever moves your business forward, whether that’s operations, growth, marketing, hiring, or infrastructure.

visionaries.co/helen-grant

Amount $5,000

Due August 29, 2025

10. “No BS, No Strings Attached” Women’s Grant

“Women are desperately under funded yet have an abundance of talent and grit” Short listed candidates will be contacted after application deadline. Nominal application fee $25 will be applied to our grants

womenfoundersgrant.com/

Amount $5,000

Due August 31, 2025

11. The Blueprint Breakthrough Grant

The Blueprint Breakthrough Grant is here for entrepreneurs who have the grit, vision, and unstoppable drive — but just need a little fuel to push forward. Whether it’s new equipment, marketing support, or breathing room to keep building — this $5,000 grant is designed with YOU in mind.

blueprintuniversity.net/grants-application

Amount $5,000

Due September 1, 2025

12. The Blueprint Breakthrough Grant

The Blueprint Breakthrough Grant is here for entrepreneurs who have the grit, vision, and unstoppable drive — but just need a little fuel to push forward. Whether it’s new equipment, marketing support, or breathing room to keep building — this $5,000 grant is designed with YOU in mind.

blueprintuniversity.net/grants-application

Amount $5,000

Due September 1, 2025

13. AT&T Small Business Contest

Build your brand with the AT&T Small Business Contest. Apply below for the chance to win funding, a year of AT&T service with a new device, and the opportunity to share your small business story with your own AT&T content piece alongside #ShesConnected talent!

www.att.com/shesconnected/

Amount $50,000

Due September 30, 2025

14. Operation Secretsos™ Small Business Grant

Offers funding to support the growth of small business owners, especially those not typically served by traditional investment. The funds can be used at the recipient's discretion to enhance their operations and growth. Application fee is $15.

secretsos.com/grants/

Amount $2,500

Due September 30, 2025


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