25d • Weekly Grant Alerts
Grant Wednesday- January 21, 2026
Hello Million dollar grant winners!
Grant Wednesday is here. Below is a curated list of verified, no-fee grant opportunities for for-profit businesses and nonprofits.
Reminder, we are reviewing some grants LIVE tomorrow at noon. If you have a grant you want us to review, click to register NOW!
As always, prioritize grants aligned with your mission, capacity, and readiness.
FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS GRANTS (NO FEES)
1. FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Award: Up to $50,000
Who It’s For: U.S. small businesses with a FedEx account
Summary: National competitive grant supporting innovation, scaling, and operational growth. Selected businesses also receive FedEx services and national exposure.
Status: Seasonal (monitor now)
2. Comcast RISE Investment Fund
Award: Grants and in-kind services (varies)
Who It’s For: Small businesses in select U.S. cities
Summary: Provides cash grants, marketing services, technology upgrades, and business consulting to support long-term growth and stability.
Status: Open by region (rolling)
Apply: https://www.comcastrise.com
3. Breva Thrive Grant
Award: Varies
Who It’s For: Small businesses and founders using AI and technology to scale
Summary: Supports entrepreneurs leveraging innovation, automation, and AI-driven solutions to grow sustainable businesses.
Status: Open (rolling)
NONPROFIT GRANTS (NO FEES)
1. Target Community Grants
Award: Up to $5,000
Who It’s For: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Summary: Supports education, workforce readiness, and community safety initiatives in Target communities nationwide.
Status: Rolling
2. Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Award: Up to $10,000
Who It’s For: Nonprofits, schools, and libraries
Summary: Funds adult literacy, youth literacy, family literacy, and workforce education programs.
Status: Annual cycle (monitor now)
Apply: https://www.dgliteracy.org
3. Truist Foundation Community Grants
Award: Varies
Who It’s For: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Summary: Focuses on economic mobility, education, workforce development, and basic needs in communities served by Truist.
Status: Open cycles (varies by region)
IMPORTANT REMINDER
• You should NEVER pay to apply for grants (that would be a lottery)
• Institutional funders do not charge to review proposals
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Ty Woods
Founder & CEO, BusinessGrants Inc.
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Grant Wednesday- January 21, 2026
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