October 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 October 2025 Grants List Below ⬇️
The Project Potluck Grants
The Project Potluck Grants are awarded from a pool of funds to promising entrepreneurs in the CPG industry who demonstrate that a catalytic infusion of capital will have a meaningful, transformative impact on their business. The grant will be given to individuals who align with Project Potluck’s mission of advancing representation and inclusion in the CPG industry and also meet the criteria of each grant as established by the donor.
AMOUNT $10,000
Due October 1, 2025
The Runway to Revenue Accelerator
Transform your business with mentorship, funding and growth opportunities designed specifically for your businesses. The program accepts businesses that are BIPOC and/or women-owned or businesses that show a dedicated commitment to the Fifteen Percent Pledge’s mission. Join our first-of-its-kind 12-week accelerator program where you'll receive grant funding, expert-led workshops, access to networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneur and an opportunity to pitch your brand for additional funding totaling up to $50,000
15percentpledge.org/award/runway-to-revenue
AMOUNT $10,000 - $50,000
Due October 3, 2025
Cannabis Business Empowerment Program
The Cannabis Business Empowerment Program provides targeted financial, technical, and operational support to empower Boston's cannabis equity businesses. They help businesses overcome systemic barriers and provide the resources you need to launch, sustain, and scale your enterprise successfully.
form.asana.com/?k=KfgVrQehVYYryehGum-TAQ&d=1186313005575870
AMOUNT $3,000 - $40,000
Due October 6, 2025
Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant
A total of 20 veteran-led businesses will each receive a $1,000 micro grant plus free access to a business accelerator program. This grant was created in memory of U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen L. Tadlock, brother of Founders First CEO Kim Folsom.
foundersfirstcdc.org/stephen-tadlock
AMOUNT $20,000
Due October 7, 2025
Makers Mindset x The Equity Studio Grant
Makers Mindset and The Equity Studio are partnering to champion early-stage female founders building the next generation of beauty and wellness consumer brands. Five brands will each receive a $10,000 equity-free grant, plus access to mentorship and visibility opportunities that help turn bold ideas into sustainable businesses.
AMOUNT $50,000
Due October 10, 2025
Masterclass Pitch Your Big Idea with Serena Williams
One MasterClass member will present their business idea 1:1 to investor, CEO, and tennis legend Serena Williams. The contest winner will also spend a day with Serena Ventures in NYC and take home $15K to help them get their idea off the ground.
learn.masterclass.com/serenawilliamscontest
AMOUNT $15,000
Due October 17, 2025
Toast Changemakers Program
This initiative empowers restaurant owners like you to deepen your community impact, providing access to $150,000 in total grant funding distributed to 15 restaurants working to reduce food insecurity. Toast is dedicated to supporting restaurants that serve their communities with more than just great food, recognizing those who create meaningful efforts to fight hunger.
app.helloalice.com/grants/toast-changemakers-program
AMOUNT $10,000
Due October 17, 2025
The 2025 Capital Elle Business Impact Award 🇨🇦
The Capital Elle Business Impact Award is here to flip the script on who gets funded in Canada — and why. Backed by 29 partners and led by Erin Sisko, founder of The Elleiance Network, this national initiative will award $50,000 in cash and services to 10 Canadian women entrepreneurs building powerful businesses in the country’s most underfunded industries.
www.elleiance.ca/impact-award-2025
AMOUNT $50,000
Due October 28, 2025
Grants for Creative Individuals
Grants for Creative Individuals are unrestricted grants of $5,000 to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to equitably advance creative expression throughout our diverse communities.
massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/grants-for-creative-individuals/
AMOUNT $5,000
Due October 28, 2025
RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant
The RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative is a collaborative effort designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing financial support, business development resources, and holistic well-being tools to foster sustainable success. This initiative acknowledges that true success happens when women can lead their businesses with intention, resilience, and well-being at the forefront.
www.cheyathousand.com/micro-grant
AMOUNT $500
Due October 31, 2025
The Catalyst Fund - Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund is a $5 million investment designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the city. Support includes funding and strategic guidance. Grants of up to $50,000 per business will be awarded based on demonstrated need, growth potential, and economic impact. The Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund is an initiative of the Department of Commerce fueling collaboration and business growth citywide.
www.phila.gov/programs/the-catalyst-fund/
AMOUNT $50,000
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90 Day Challenge by Start.Pivot.Grow
This is your chance to transform your small business into a million-dollar growth engine — and pitch live on Small Business Saturday for a $10,000 grant to fuel your next stage. 90-Day Challenge is for business owners and founders earning $250,000 or more in annual revenue, with five or more years in business, and two or more employees (including owner) or contractors.
www.startpivotgrow.com/90-day-challenge
AMOUNT $10,000
Due November 29, 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
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
McKinney innovation Fund
Big ideas need bold support. That’s why the McKinney Economic Development Corporation created the McKinney Innovation Fund, a resource designed to fuel founders, startups, and scale-ups who are ready to grow in one of the fastest-rising business communities in Texas. From early traction to full-scale expansion, grants are tailored to meet companies where they are.
uniquemckinney.com/innovation-fund/
AMOUNT $50,000 - $500,000
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