August 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 August 2026 Grants List Below ⬇️
Small Business Grants & Funding Opportunities
Shophand Small Business Boost Grant
The Shophand Small Business Boost Grant helps entrepreneurs solve operational and technology challenges through funding and hands-on business support. Winners receive both cash funding and personalized technical assistance.
AMOUNT $5,000
www.shophand.com/small-business-boost-grant
Due August 1, 2026
Grow Getter Grant
HubSpot for Startups and Startup Grind are teaming up to fund one early-stage founder with a grant and the spotlight to match. If you’re building, testing, selling, and figuring it out in real time, this is for you.AMOUNT $2,500
https://www.hubspot.com/startups/startup-grind-startup-grant-july-2026
Due on August 7, 2026
News Creator Corps’
News Creator Corps’ Trusted Creator Fellowship is a short-term program providing partnership and training to U.S.-based information providers who want to level-up their connection to their communities. The fellowship teaches tactical skills like fact-checking, sourcing, and interviewing to ensure the creators are disseminating accurate information.AMOUNT $5,000 Stipend
https://newscreatorcorps.org/programs/trusted-creator/apply/
Due August 17, 2026
The Sky Is Not the Limit Social Impact Grant
The Sky Is Not the Limit Social Impact Grant provides branding, marketing, website development, and AI services to mission-driven organizations. The program helps nonprofits and social enterprises expand their social and environmental impact.
AMOUNT $10,000 in Services
Due August 19, 2026
Rare Beauty Lift Beauty Accelerator
In 2026, the LIFT Beauty Accelerator will offer three US-based, early-stage beauty brands from underrepresented communities practical resources, a network, and advice necessary to fulfill their potential.AMOUNT $10,000
https://rarebeautybrands.com/lift-beauty-accelerator/
Due August 21, 2026
Rooted In Growth Grant Program
Rooted In Growth is a national grant initiative presented by amika in partnership with the Fifteen Percent Pledge, built to back the next generation of professional haircare founders with real capital and real support. This program offers a powerful mix of capital, brand visibility, and strategic support to help emerging leaders in beauty grow on their own terms.
AMOUNT $50,000
https://15percentpledge.org/award/rooted-in-growth
Due August 21, 2026
NC IDEA MICRO Grant (North Carolina)
The NC IDEA MICRO Grant helps entrepreneurs validate products, refine business models, and test market opportunities. The program supports founders as they prepare for long-term business growth.
AMOUNT $10,000-$50,000
ncidea.org/fall-2026-grant-cycle/
Due August 24, 2026
Hey Helen Microgrant
The Hey Helen Microgrant provides unrestricted funding to women entrepreneurs building impact-driven businesses. Recipients may use the funding for operations, marketing, hiring, infrastructure, or business growth.
AMOUNT $10,000
Due August 30, 2026
Money Moves Pitch Competition
The Money Moves Pitch Competition is designed to empower female entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools they need to succeed, offering $10,000 in total funding awarded to three Black women entrepreneurs. Finalists will pitch live September 18 through 19 in Irving, Texas, for a chance to gain transformative visibility and secure awards. Must secure a ticket to the summit to enter!AMOUNT $10,000
Due August 30, 2026
Beasley Detroit Small Business Grant Program
The Beasley Detroit Small Business Grant Program provides advertising support to help local businesses increase visibility and attract new customers. The program is available to eligible entrepreneurs across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
AMOUNT $10,000 in Advertising Support
Due August 31, 2026
Black & Brown Founders Empower Growth Fund
The Empower Growth Micro-Grant aims to provide a financial boost to four underrepresented entrepreneurs who have already demonstrated business success by generating annual revenue in the last 12 months. This grant is designed to help scale, stabilize, or systematize their business growth.AMOUNT $5,000
https://www.bbfounders.co/egf
Due August 31, 2026Social Shifters Global Challenge
Young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs everywhere are rising up to take action on the social and environmental issues that matter to them most. If you’re a young founder (aged 1830 years) leading a project or startup already delivering social impact on the ground – the Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is for you.AMOUNT $15,000
www.socialshifters.co/global-innovation-challenge/
Due August 31, 2026
SpringWell360 Health Equity Grant
Supports students and professionals working to advance health equity and improve health outcomes in underserved communities through innovative projects and initiatives.
AMOUNT $1,000
springwell360.com/healthequitygrant
Due August 31, 2026
Entreprenista Evolve Grant
Entreprenista’s quarterly grant supports women founders like you with funding for their next phase of growth. This 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
https://www.entreprenista.com/evolveDue November 30th, 2026