Grants for Small Business Owners

Grants for Small Business Owners

These June Grants Are Open Right Now, Seriously Go Apply

The numbers don't lie, $925,250.00 in grants are open and waiting right now.

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Patrina Dixon
Jun 15, 2026
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This month my team and I reviewed over 100 grant opportunities and narrowed them down to the 23 most relevant funding opportunities for small business owners.

In this issue you’ll find grants ranging from $1,000 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 2

Black-Owned Businesses. 3

Startups. 3

General Small Business. 5

Nonprofits. 9

Accelerator program. 1

Total Funding Featured: $925,250.00

Grant of the Month

1. Allstate Main Street Grants Program

Award Amount: $20,000 (100 winners selected from the Boost Camp cohort)

Eligibility:

  • For-profit business registered in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico

  • Business owner must be 18+ (19+ in AL and NE)

  • Must have generated at least $25,000 in revenue in 2025

  • Cannot have participated in a Hello Alice Boost Camp in the past 12 months

  • Must be willing to complete a 12-week virtual Boost Camp starting July 2026

Deadline: June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET

Why We Selected It: This one stands out because it's not just a check — it's $20,000 AND 12 weeks of business coaching, strategy, and peer support rolled into one. Their own data shows 82% of participants walk away more confident and better positioned to get future funding. If you're a for-profit business that's already generating revenue, this is one of the strongest opportunities in this issue.

Apply Now

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.The Journey For Good Foundation Award Amount

Eligibility: Nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada with strong leadership, sound financial management, and a commitment to partnerships. Focus areas include hunger/nutrition, workforce development, education, and veteran support.

Deadline: September 15, 2026 (for October board meeting).

Apply Now

3. The Cigna Group Foundation — Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Award

Amount: $150,000 (one-year grant)

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations serving veterans in one of 10 priority states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Programs must focus on housing stability, rental/mortgage assistance, or wraparound services for veterans.

Deadline: July 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

Apply Now

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