Current Grant Opportunities April 2026

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Current Grant Opportunities April 2026

April shows up with momentum, a turning point where new funding opportunities begin to surface for businesses ready to grow. Grant programs open across the landscape, offering a powerful advantage: capital that fuels progress without adding debt. For entrepreneurs looking to expand, invest, or stabilize, this season brings a wave of possibilities designed to support bold moves and fresh direction.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pursue funding, this is where intention meets opportunity, where a single application can open the door to your next level.

NAACP x L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund

The Inclusive Beauty Fund provides $25,000 cash grants, awarded to 12 entrepreneurs in the beauty industry in the United States. The grant is designed to support beauty business owners—such as salon owners, stylists, barbers, aestheticians, extension artists, students, and braiders—who have often faced barriers to traditional financing. Funds may be used flexibly for business growth needs, including hiring, marketing, inventory, professional development, or other operating expenses. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based entrepreneurs in the beauty sector; applicants of color are strongly encouraged. Recipients also receive professional mentorship and business development support from executives at L’Oréal brands and SalonCentric. Apply here. Deadline: April 23, 2026

HerSuiteSpot – HerRise MicroGrant

The HerRise Micro Grant provides a $1,000 monthly cash grant to support women‑of‑color–owned small businesses that are creating innovative, community‑impacting solutions and often face barriers to accessing traditional funding. The grant may be used flexibly for needs such as equipment, marketing, technology, website development, or other operating expenses. Eligible applicants must have a business that is at least 51% owned by women of color, registered in the United States, and generating less than $1 million in annual revenue; nonprofits, franchises, and direct sellers are not eligible. Apply here. Deadline: April 30, 2026

Breva Thrive Grant

The Thrive Grant by small-business funding and coaching platform Breva is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. The winner receives a $5,000 grant. Applicants must have demonstrated an impact on the surrounding community, such as new jobs, new products or making services more accessible. Applicants are strongly preferred to have been in operation more than a year and must be generating revenue prior to the grant. Apply here. Deadline: April 30, 2026

Galaxy of Stars – Galaxy Grants

The Galaxy of Stars Galaxy Grants program provides a $3,500 cash grant to support women‑owned and minority‑owned small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across the United States. The grant is designed to help recipients start or grow a business and can be used flexibly for business needs such as operations, marketing, equipment, inventory, or general growth expenses. The application is free, takes about 30 seconds to complete, and is open to entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. Applicants must be U.S.-based and create a free Galaxy of Stars account to apply. Apply here. Deadline: April 30, 2026

Visionaries – Hey Helen Grant

The Hey Helen Grant provides a $10,000 unrestricted cash grant to support women‑owned, mission‑driven small businesses across the United States. The grant is designed to help founders grow and sustain their businesses and may be used flexibly for operations, marketing, hiring, infrastructure, or general business growth. The program is open to U.S.-based, for‑profit businesses that are 100% women‑owned, generate less than $1 million in annual revenue, and are actively operating; nonbinary applicants who align with the intent of the grant are also welcome. Apply here. Deadline: April 30, 2026

Women Founders Grant

The Women Founders Grant provides a $5,000 merit‑based, no‑strings‑attached cash grant to support women founders and women‑owned small businesses at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Designed to help women access early capital, the grant supports founders who are translating their passion into a viable business and can be used flexibly for startup costs, operations, product development, marketing, or growth expenses. Recipients also gain access to experienced mentors and a supportive community of women entrepreneurs. The program is open to women business owners across industries and does not require equity or repayment. Apply here. Deadline: April 30, 2026

Halstead Grant

The 2026 Halstead Grant is a $7,500 grant to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. The grant also provides a $1,000 Halstead gift card and a trip to Prescott, Arizona. Finalists receive $1,000 in cash and a $250 gift card. Apply Here. Deadline: May 1, 2026

Intuit QuickBooks & Mailchimp – Small Business Hero Program

Small Business Hero Program awards a $20,000 grant to small businesses that show strong community impact, plus additional promotional resources and visibility opportunities. Eligible U.S. small businesses (99 employees or fewer, 1+ year established) can be nominated by anyone. Entries are accepted in phases throughout the year. Nominate Here. Deadline: May 15, 2026

Alabama Launchpad

Alabama Launchpad is Alabama’s most active early‑stage seed funding program, designed to help entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses that start, stay, and grow in the state. The program supports high‑growth startups through non‑dilutive funding, mentorship, and statewide exposure across three tracks: technology, life sciences, and consumer goods. Selected finalists receive $2,500 in upfront funding and hands‑on guidance from experienced advisors, then pitch for the opportunity to win up to $75,000–$100,000 in seed funding. The program runs two competitive cycles per year and is open to Alabama‑based startups from idea stage to early operations. Apply here. Priority Deadline: July 1, 2026; Final Deadline: August 13, 2026.

ABBF Small Business Revitalization Grant (Georgia)

The ABBF Small Business Revitalization Grant provides up to $15,000 in grant funding to support Georgia‑based small businesses that were impacted by COVID‑19. Eligible applicants must own a legally registered, for‑profit business actively operating in Georgia with fewer than 500 employees and have been in operation before March 3, 2020. Businesses must have a valid EIN (or file with SSN), be able to provide required documentation (photo ID, GA Secretary of State Certificate of Existence, W‑9), and clearly explain how grant funds will be used. The program prioritizes Black‑owned and historically under‑resourced businesses and includes required orientation and technical assistance components. Funding is not guaranteed. Apply here. Deadline: Application timeline and deadlines are announced by ABBF.

NASE Growth Grants®

The National Association for the Self-Employed provides up to $4,000 in small business development grants to help self‑employed individuals and micro‑business owners fund a specific, clearly defined growth need, such as marketing, hiring, equipment, or expansion activities. The program is designed to support members who lack access to traditional capital. Apply Here. Deadline: Rolling

America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR)

The National Science Foundation provides federal funding to U.S.-based startups and small businesses developing high-risk, high-impact deep technologies with strong commercial potential. The program supports early-stage R&D to help transform scientific and engineering innovations into market-ready products or services, funding startups across artificial intelligence, advanced materials, energy, medical devices, robotics, semiconductors, sustainability-focused innovations, and more. Apply Here. Deadline: Rolling

Wish Local – Empowerment Grant

The Wish Local Empowerment Grant awards $500–$2,000 grants to Black‑owned, brick‑and‑mortar small businesses across the United States. To qualify, businesses must be Black‑owned, have 20 or fewer employees, earn under $1 million in annual revenue, and operate a physical storefront in the U.S. Selected recipients are required to join Wish Local, a free program that connects local retailers with Wish’s customer marketplace. Apply Here. Deadline: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)