April Grants Are Live (Some Close FAST)
Just a heads up… $903,000.00 in grants are open this month.
Everybody’s thinking about what they owe in April. We’re focused on what’s owed to you.
A gentle but important note: when a grant says “Black-owned” or “women-led,” it’s not talking about a specific industry, it’s talking about you. The consultant, the candle maker, the nonprofit director, the one detailing cars and building an empire one vehicle at a time. Eligibility is the door. Your business is the key.
We did the research. All that’s left is your name on the application.
1. IBBGives Grant
I Be Black Girl Gives is a giving circle in Nebraska built specifically for Black women, femmes, and girls and their 2026 grant applications are open now. You don't need a 501(c)(3) to apply, and the circle prioritizes grassroots efforts, basic needs, health and wellness, and educational equity.
Amount: $1,000
Eligible locations: Omaha
Deadline: April 19 at 11:59 PM CST
2. Get Nearshored Grant
Nearshored is awarding three $5,000 grants to small businesses that manufacture physical products and are ready to move production closer to home — think inventory, materials, packaging, or tooling costs. You can apply with either a written application or a 60-second video pitch. Built for product-based businesses under $5M in annual revenue.
Amount: $5,000
Eligible locations: United States
Deadline: May 15, 2026
3. L'Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund
L'Oréal USA is awarding 12 grants of $25,000 each to beauty entrepreneurs across the country, salon owners, barbers, braiders, estheticians, extension artists, stylists, and more. The Hispanic Federation Applications go through either the NAACP or Hispanic Federation portals, and winners also receive mentorship from top executives across L'Oréal's brands.
Amount: $25,000
Eligible locations: United States
Deadline: April 23, 2026
4. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
This one is less grant, more game-changer. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a free education program that connects business owners with world-class training, capital access, and a network of 17,000+ graduates across all 50 states. They also partner with CDFIs to offer loans to small businesses that lack access to traditional capital. If you're ready to scale, this is the room to be in.
Eligible locations: United States
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Not ready to apply? Start with our Digital Grant Guide to get your business prepared for grant opportunities. [Grant Guide here]
There are 27 more grants totaling more than $862,000.00 waiting, exclusively for Elite subscribers. Claim your access now.