Grant Wednesday- For Profit Edition - Dec 31, 2025

Hey Fam,

It’s Grant Wednesday!

As we close out the year, this is the season to secure non-dilutive capital that can help you start 2026 strong. Below are for-profit grant opportunities currently open, with several deadlines hitting December 31.

Let’s get into it. We have over 50 new business owners in this community and they are ALL for-profit companies! This tells me that I️ needed to make my grant list today for YOU!

FOR-PROFIT GRANTS

1. BusinessGrants.com — LegUp Grant

Our monthly micro-grant designed to give entrepreneurs the boost they need to move forward.

Grant Amount: $500–$1,000

Due Date: December 31

Apply: https://businessgrants.com/leg-up-application

2. Secretsos™ Small Business Grant

A quarterly grant created to help small business owners clear hurdles and fast-track growth.

Grant Amount: $2,500

Due Date: December 31

Apply: https://www.secretos.com/grants

3. Faire — Small Business Grant

Ideal for retail founders who need inventory support. This in-kind grant provides wholesale product credit.The grant is open to independent retail stores who are based in the US or Canada.

Grant Amount: $5,000 (in-kind credit)

Due Date: December 31

Apply: https://www.faire.com/small-business-grant

4. Start. Pivot. Grow. Micro-Grant

A quarterly micro-grant for U.S. founders to cover essential business expenses without giving up equity.

Grant Amount: $2,500

Due Date: December 31

Apply: https://www.startpivotgrow.com/microgrant

5. Skip — REMOVED

6. Her Agenda — Breakthrough Grant

A community-funded grant for women founders ready to scale and lead boldly.

Grant Amount: $5,000

Due Date: January 18, 2026

Apply: https://heragenda.com/breakthroughgrant

7. HerRise — REMOVED due to fee

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Email info@businessgrantsuniversity.com if you are interested in learning more about our Ai Grantwriter Certification.

Happy New Year!

Ty Woods

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