Grants for Small Business Owners

Grants for Small Business Owners

Your July Roundup of Grant Opportunities Is Here!

Curated grant listings for filmmakers, artist, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.

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Patrina Dixon
Jul 15, 2025
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Hello Business Bestie,

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of our Grant Opportunities Roundup.

This carefully selected list showcases funding opportunities for purpose-driven individuals and organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit, who are focused on making a meaningful impact. It includes grants from a range of industries, with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented and mission-led communities. This edition also features a few smaller opportunities with strong potential.

Categories Featured in This Edition

💼 Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

For-profit founders and small business owners across all stages of growth — from early entrepreneurs to established business leaders. Includes ventures driving innovation, local economic growth, or community-focused solutions.

👩🏽‍💼 Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

Opportunities specifically supporting women-owned businesses and women in leadership. This includes funding for both nonprofit and for-profit ventures led by women with a focus on impact and sustainability.

🏙️ Local Nonprofits & Community Organizations

Grants designed to uplift local nonprofit organizations serving their immediate communities. Includes community-based programs, grassroots initiatives, and organizations addressing local needs.

🌍 Mission-Driven Nonprofits

Support for nonprofit organizations focused on social impact, advocacy, and systemic change. This includes both national and local initiatives with strong missions in education, equity, economic empowerment, or community development.

🎨 Artists, Culture & Creative Initiatives

Funding aimed at supporting individual artists, creative entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and cultural organizations. This category focuses on empowering creativity, preserving cultural heritage, and amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts.

1. Hey Helen Grant

The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by Visionaries that supports impact-driven, 100% women-owned for-profit businesses in the U.S. Eligible businesses must be legally registered and earn between $25K–$1M in annual revenue.

This grant offers unrestricted funding that can be used toward operations, marketing, hiring, infrastructure, or any area that supports growth. Nonbinary applicants assigned female at birth or aligned with the grant’s mission are also encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is designed for founders building with purpose, grit, and integrity — and seeking the extra push to move their business forward.

Amount: $5,000

Eligible locations: United States

Deadline: August 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

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2. The Merancas Foundation

The Merancas Foundation provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Trenton, NJ that align with its mission to promote education, housing, and wellbeing. Grants are available in three formats: sustaining, installment, and one-time grants.

Applications are only accepted from pre-approved partners or via the “Are We a Match” inquiry process for new applicants. The Foundation uses a secure grant portal for all submissions, management, and communication. Inquiries in Atlanta must align with the education focus area only.

Funding is not available to individuals, religious or political organizations, or for events, sponsorships, or arts programs. All applicants must be nonprofits in good standing with an active charitable solicitation license.

Eligible locations: Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Trenton, NJ

Deadline: August 15, 2025

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3. The RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative

This co-branded grant program supports women entrepreneurs and business leaders by offering financial assistance and holistic tools that prioritize business growth, personal well-being, and resilience.

The initiative targets U.S.-based, for-profit businesses that are women-owned, have 10 or fewer employees, have been revenue-generating for at least one year, and earned less than $100,000 in 2024. Applicants must be the CEO or founder and at least 21 years old.

Alongside the grant, recipients receive access to business coaching, emotional wellness support, and a digital toolkit focused on leadership, time management, and burnout prevention — helping women grow sustainable businesses without sacrificing their well-being.

Amount: $250-500

Eligible locations: United States

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Apply Now

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