December 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 December 2025 Grants List Below ⬇️
Makers Future Fund
The Nest Makers Future Fund is a transformative financial readiness and capital access program designed to connect maker-entrepreneurs and small business leaders with the coaching, funding, and peer support they need to achieve their financial goals and grow their craft businesses.
www.buildanest.org/makers-future-fund
AMOUNT $5,000
Due December 3, 2025
Latinas In Cannabis Seeds of Change Grant
Latinas in Cannabis invites all women-owned small businesses and consultancies in the cannabis industry attending MJBizCon to apply for our Seeds of Change Small Business Grants. Four recipients will be awarded $500 each to help fuel their business growth and recognize their contributions to our community.
www.latinas-cannabis.com/seedsofchange
AMOUNT $500
Due December 4, 2025
Men Deserve Flowers Prize
The Men Deserve Flowers Prize honors a visionary male business owner with who is creating a lasting impact on community wellness through physical health, mental well-being, or financial empowerment. We are seeking a male entrepreneur who may (or may not) be based in New York City but whose business or product meaningfully supports or influences NYC residents.
hucapital.notion.site/Men-Deserve-Flowers-Prize-290dc1dd1059801f94c8f446eaba399a
AMOUNT $1,000
Due December 5, 2025
Workbar’s Small Business Grant Contest
The Workbar’s Small Business Grant Contest will award $5,000 to help minority founders thrive in the Greater Boston area and to provide an opportunity to raise funds and get the business support they deserve. Winners also receive a free co-working membership for a year. The two runner-up prizes include a free 3-month coworking membership.
www.workbar.com/grant-initiative
AMOUNT $300,000
Due December 8, 2025
Chasm Momentum Grant
The Momentum Grant by CHASM is specifically for founders with early traction who have a clear vision for using the funds to accelerate growth. This grant will be judged by Aleen Dreksler, co-founder of Betches.
AMOUNT $25,000
Due December 8, 2025
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
This program offers free courses, expert coaching, and a chance to apply for a $10k grant. To be eligible for the grant, small business owners need to register for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal and complete at least two of the learning modules or live coaching events.
digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants
AMOUNT $10,000
Due December 10, 2025
The Sonsie x Shopify Mindful Beauty Award
The Sonsie x Shopify Mindful Beauty Award provides $100,000 in resources to support and nurture female-founded beauty and wellness brands. If you've opened a business in the last year or have an idea you want to start, consider applying.
AMOUNT $25,000
Due December 14, 2025
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth. The program will award five such businesses with a one-time cash grant to be used to grow and support their business–four businesses will receive a $10,000 grant, and one business will receive a $25,000 grant. This program was made possible through the generosity of the FedEx Founder’s Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.
www.hiringourheroes.org/small-business-grant
AMOUNT $25,000
Due December 14, 2025
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.
www.nearshored.ai/blog/get-nearshored-grant/
AMOUNT $3,000
Due December 15, 2025
Independent Lens Creator Lab
The Independent Lens Creator Lab is a six-month program for six standout vertical video makers, offering production funding, mentorship, and industry support to develop bold new storytelling approaches—from serialized shorts to narrated experiences—that reimagine what public media can be. Over the course of the Creator Lab you will produce up to 12 videos for Independent Lens/PBS social media platforms.
AMOUNT $36,000
Due December 19, 2025
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.
AMOUNT $10,000
Due December 30, 2025
Faire Small Business Grant
This grant program gives select new stores grants to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products. It’s their way of helping you kickstart your dream shop.
www.faire.com/small-business-grant
AMOUNT $5,000
Due December 31, 2025
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.
AMOUNT $2,500
Due December 31, 2025
Start.Pivot.Grow
This quarterly micro grant provides non-dilutive funding, meaning you don't have to give away a portion of your business to get the financial support you need. These grants can be a lifeline, helping you cover essential expenses, invest in growth opportunities, and ultimately achieve stability and success. Companies must be active U.S. based businesses.
www.startpivotgrow.com/microgrant
AMOUNT $2,500
Due December 31, 2025
Darcy’s Business Freedom Grant
The Business Freedom Grant provides up to $1,000 in funding to help you achieve what matters most: financial independence through business ownership.Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an existing business, this grant covers what you need most: startup costs, marketing, equipment, coaching, or digital tools that transform ideas into income.
AMOUNT $1,000
Due December 31, 2025
Visible Hands NYC Founder Fellowship
The Founder Fellowship (VHNYC) is a 14-week hybrid program for early-stage, underrepresented founders in New York City building high-growth tech or tech-enabled startups. Participants join a tight cohort of 15 founders, receive a $10,000 non-dilutive business grant, and gain access to expert-led workshops, community events, and potential future investment. As part of NYCEDC’s Venture Access NYC initiative, the program focuses on improving access to capital and networks for overlooked founders across the five boroughs.
www.visiblehands.vc/program-vhnyc
AMOUNT $10,000
Due December 31, 2025
Threadneedle Alley Foundation
Threadneedle Alley Foundation awards grants annually to U.S.-based entrepreneurs age 40+ from underserved communities or facing financial challenges, paired with ongoing mentorship. Winners receive a lead mentor with monthly virtual check-ins plus access to a broader expert mentor bench.
www.threadneedlealley.org/learn-more
AMOUNT $5,000
Due December 31, 2025
Women Founders Grant
Rolling grants for majority women-founded businesses at any stage, from side hustles to established ventures. Simple application with two questions; $25 non-refundable fee. Winners are chosen based on passion, authenticity, and merit.
womenfoundersgrant.com/apply-now-women-grants
AMOUNT $5,000
Due December 31, 2025
DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
Grants are available for local businesses such as restaurants, flower shops, liquor stores, convenience stores, pet stores, and local grocers in the U.S., Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada that have been impacted by natural disasters like fires, floods, or hurricanes.
helloalice.com/grants/doordash/
AMOUNT $5,000 - $15,000
Due January 5, 2026
Sengo Virtual Pitch Event
Register for a virtual business pitch competition!
AMOUNT $1,000
Due January 10, 2026
Tech for an Equitable Future
Tech for an Equitable Future helps underrepresented founders grow and scale their businesses with Braze. The product grant program offers 12 months of free access to the Braze customer engagement platform and supporting services, giving startups the tools they need to build stronger relationships with their customers, drive revenue, and accelerate growth.
www.braze.com/techforequitablefuture
VALUED AT $10,000+
Due January 16, 2026
AMEX Shop Small Grants Program
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.
AMOUNT $25,000
Due Jan 17, 2026
HER Agenda The Breakthrough Grant
The Breakthrough Grant was created with the purest intention and driven goal to provide resource support to an ambitious woman entrepreneur who is close to bringing her agenda to the forefront! Her Agenda is awarding $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level.
mailchi.mp/heragenda/breakthrough
AMOUNT $5,000
Due January 18, 2026
Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant
This grant helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. The program is completely free for eligible entrepreneurs and provides a 12 week food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants.
www.santanderus.com/cultivate-small-business/
AMOUNT $2,500 - $20,000
Due February 2, 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.
www.innovationdupage.org/programs/neurodiverse-entrepreneur-program
AMOUNT $19,000 in Grants and Services
Due April 15, 2026