The Grant Insider | July 2026
Your trusted monthly source for curated grant opportunities, funding strategies, and exclusive resources for small businesses and nonprofits.
This month my team and I reviewed over 100 grant opportunities and narrowed them down to the 21 most relevant funding opportunities for small business owners.
In this issue you’ll find grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000+, including opportunities for women-owned businesses, startups, nonprofits, and established companies.
One grant in this month’s issue could potentially fund a new website, equipment purchase, expansion project, or marketing campaign.
This Month’s Funding Opportunities
Category Number Available
Women-Owned Businesses 3
Black-Owned Businesses. 3
Startups 2
General Small Business. 6
Nonprofits. 6
Accelerator program. 1
Total Funding Featured: $1,384,000.00
Grant of the Month
1. Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants
Eligibility:
Domestic 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Clear focus on community development in low- and moderate-income (LMI) areas
Must operate primarily in one of these specific counties only: New York (New York, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Queens), New Jersey (Hudson, Essex), or Utah (Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele)
Deadline: July 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Why We Selected It: It funds general operating costs (not just a specific project), and past grantees include organizations focused on workforce development, financial coaching, and affordable housing—making it a strong fit if you’re located in one of the eligible counties.
Additionally, this fund offers two distinct grant opportunities, giving eligible organizations multiple ways to receive support:
Change Makers – a one-time general operating grant.
Equity Builders – a multi-year general operating grant, providing longer-term operational funding for organizations working toward sustained community impact.
Grant Coach Corner
Before applying for any grant this month, make sure you have these 3 things ready:
1. The specific audience you serve
2. How you would use the funds
3. Description of your business or mission of your non-profit organization.
Need help getting grant-ready?
Download the Grant Guide here.
2.Schwab Moneywise Momentum Grants
Amount: $50,000–$250,000 for new grant partners (one-time, occasionally multi-year)
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations delivering financial education (especially to youth/young adults) or building educator capacity; preference for national/multi-market reach. Excludes political orgs, private clubs, individual schools, booster clubs/athletic teams, private foundations.
Deadline: LOI window open now, closes July 31, 2026.
A recurring literacy-focused grant funded through Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! program, aimed at libraries and nonprofits running community literacy initiatives near Pizza Hut locations.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Public entities or 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; must operate within 15 miles of a Pizza Hut location; must be in good standing with state/federal guidelines for the past two years; must promote literacy through community-focused programs.
Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm CT
3. Breva Thrive Grant
A quarterly micro-grant from Breva (a small-business financial platform) aimed at entrepreneurs making a tangible difference in underrepresented communities — smaller dollar amount but a genuinely live, low-barrier application.
Amount: $5,000, awarded quarterly
Eligibility: US-formed and operating business; demonstrated community impact (job creation, innovation, accessibility); preference for businesses 1+ year old, already generating revenue, and located in high-need ZIP codes/LMI census tracts.
Deadline: Q3 window is open now: July 1–31, 2026.
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