More Fall, More Funding 🌰 | October Grant Roundup
Fall isn’t slowing down and neither should your funding goals! Check out this month’s latest grant opportunities.
Hello Business Bestie,
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of our Grant Opportunities Roundup.
Inside, you’ll find a curated list of funding opportunities designed for nonprofit leaders, artists, and community builders making an impact. This month’s roundup highlights programs that celebrate cultural diversity, speakers, uplift Massachusetts artists and creative practitioners, and support small business heroes, including those keeping local restaurants and community spaces thriving. You’ll also spot grants and initiatives for art professionals and culture bearers who are shaping meaningful change through their work and storytelling.
🖤 Black-Owned Small Businesses
Opportunities specifically for Black entrepreneurs and Black-led companies, including grants, accelerator spots, and business growth programs.
🤝 Grassroots & Community Collectives
Funding and resources for informal groups, local organizers, and emerging initiatives focused on community impact, even if they’re not yet formal nonprofits.
🎭 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Grants for projects that celebrate and preserve cultural heritage, uplift underrepresented voices, and promote diversity through creative and community-driven work.
🏘 Neighborhood-Based Nonprofits
Support for nonprofit organizations delivering hands-on programs in housing, education, health, and other community services that improve local quality of life.
🖌 Massachusetts Artists & Culture Bearers
Funding specifically for individual artists, tradition keepers, and cultural practitioners in Massachusetts working to preserve and evolve the state’s rich artistic heritage.
🎨 Artists & Arts Professionals
Grants, residencies, and fellowships for creatives across disciplines — including visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as those supporting the arts ecosystem.
💼 Small Business Heroes
Programs that uplift small businesses making a difference in their communities. Includes grant funding, promotional support, and capacity-building tools.
1. RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative
The RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative supports women entrepreneurs through small grants, business coaching, and well-being resources. It aims to help women grow sustainable businesses while prioritizing resilience and self-care. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based women founders of small, for-profit businesses. In addition to funding, recipients receive coaching, wellness tools, and leadership development resources, all designed to promote balanced, intentional success.
Amount: $200-$500
Eligible locations: United States
Deadline: October 31, 2025
2. NBA Foundation
The NBA Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that work with under-resourced youth (ages 14–24), helping them transition from school to career. Grants support programs in job readiness, skills training, job placement, and career advancement. Applicants must submit documents including a 990 form, organizational and project budgets, and a board list.
Eligible locations: United States
Deadline: November 14, 2025
3. Nissan Foundation
Nissan supports communities through two key programs: the Nissan Foundation, which funds nonprofits that promote cultural diversity and understanding, and Nissan Neighbors, which focuses on education, humanitarian aid, and environmental efforts in areas where Nissan operates. They also partner with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, contributing vehicles, resources, and volunteer support to help build affordable housing and strengthen local neighborhoods.
Eligible locations: Atlanta, Central Mississippi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Middle Tennessee, New York City, North Central New Jersey, Southeast Michigan, Southern California
Deadline: November 4, 2025
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