August’s Grant Opportunities Are Ready for You!
Curated grant listings for filmmakers, artist, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.
Hello Business Bestie,
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of our Grant Opportunities Roundup.
Inside, you’ll find a handpicked selection of funding options for both nonprofit and for-profit leaders who are working to make a positive difference. This month’s roundup highlights opportunities across different industries, with extra focus on programs that uplift underrepresented groups and purpose-led projects. You’ll also spot a few smaller grants that could open big doors.
🏢 Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
For-profit founders, small business owners, and innovative startups — from early-stage ventures to established companies. Includes opportunities in consumer tech, healthtech, fintech, the future of work, healthcare, insurance, media, industrial, and food sectors.
👩🏾💼 Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Funding for women-owned businesses and women in leadership making a difference in their communities. Includes Canadian women-owned businesses, 100% women founding teams, and tech-enabled ventures.
🏘 Local & Community Organizations
Grants for nonprofit community organizations, DC-based nonprofits, and local governments, as well as colleges and universities delivering impactful local programs.
🌱 Mission-Driven & Impact Ventures
Support for nonprofits and for-profits with strong missions in education, equity, economic empowerment, and community development. Includes opportunities for athletes and entrepreneurs committed to creating systemic change.
🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Initiatives
Funding for artists, filmmakers, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs — plus alternative asset classes like film, theatre, art, NFTs, real estate, and collectibles.
🗽 Special Programs & Residencies
Opportunities such as the Antler Residency cohort in New York City (US–F25) and support for diverse, up-and-coming startups across multiple industries.
1. African Women for Change Network
The African Women for Change Network (AfNet) is offering a Flexible Grant to support women-led initiatives that drive positive change in their communities. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations, grassroots groups, community-based entities, individual leaders, and social enterprises who share a mission of leadership, advocacy, and sustainable development
Amount: $5,000
Eligible locations: Worldwide
Deadline: Unspecified
2. Antler — Global “Day Zero” Startup Accelerator & Investor
Antler is a global venture capital and accelerator platform known as the “day zero investor.” It empowers founders from the very beginning, helping them shape their ideas, form teams, and access seed capital to launch scalable startups.
Why It Stands Out:
Comprehensive Founder Support: Participants join residency programs in 30+ global cities, gain expert guidance, connect with team members and mentors, and receive funding tailored to grow through multiple stages.
Global Reach & Network: Antler supports ambitious founders worldwide—providing market access, operational expertise, and connections in major entrepreneurial hubs.
3. Cerity Partners – “Venture Capital as a Service” for Corporations
Cerity Partners Ventures specializes in helping established corporations effectively engage with startups through a unique "Venture Capital as a Service" (VCaaS) model. This service equips companies with the strategy, infrastructure, and hands-on management needed to launch and run successful corporate venture capital (CVC) programs. Services include:
Fund Strategy & Alignment: Crafting a venture program that supports both the corporation’s strategic goals and investment objectives
Fund Management: Handling everything from deal sourcing and diligence to execution and portfolio oversight
Customized Solutions: Offering tailored advisory support—from M&A to benchmarking and sector-specific deep dives.
Cerity Partners strengthened this service through a strategic merger with Touchdown Ventures, enabling them to amplify their CVC capabilities and expand their reach into innovation hubs like Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
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