Grant Wednesdays - Nov 5, 2025 (late) · The MILLION DOLLAR Grant Club

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Nov 6 (edited) • Weekly Grant Alerts

Grant Wednesdays - Nov 5, 2025 (late)

Happy Grant Wednesday, funding champions! 🎉

Don’t forget, we will be applying for one of these grants Thursday at noon Eastern standard time.

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Now let’s dive into this week’s community picks (For-profit grants👇)

🏛️ Nonprofit Grants | Week of Nov 5 2025

1️⃣ Ben & Jerry’s Foundation – National Grassroots Organizing Program

💰 Up to $30,000 | Rolling (deadline for 2025 cycle open)

👉 Apply Here: https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/national-grants/

Eligibility Checklist ✅

U.S.–based 501(c)(3) organization or with fiscal sponsor
Annual budget under $350,000
Grassroots organizing (not direct service) at the core of your mission
Constituents directly involved in decision-making

Application Tips 💡

Focus on collective action and advocacy for systemic change
Provide concrete metrics (policy wins, mobilization numbers, campaign impacts)
Complete the eligibility questionnaire on their site before drafting your proposal

2️⃣ Mary’s Pence Grant Program – Women-Led Grassroots Nonprofits

💰 Up to $7,500 | Deadline Nov 10, 2025

👉 Apply Here: https://maryspence.org/

Eligibility Checklist ✅

Women-led nonprofit (majority women decision-makers)
Annual budget below $250,000
Located in U.S., Canada, or Mexico
Focus on social, economic, or environmental justice

Application Tips 💡

Center your proposal around women’s leadership and community empowerment
Describe grassroots organizing methods and local impact data
Budget modestly and show sustainability beyond grant funds

3️⃣ F.J. Brotherton Charitable Trust – Education & Preservation

💰 Varies | LOI Deadline Nov 30, 2025

👉 Apply Here: https://fjbrothertoncharitabletrust.org/apply/#learnmore

Eligibility Checklist ✅

501(c)(3) organization in education, historic preservation, scientific or religious research
Located primarily in the U.S.
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and program impact

Application Tips 💡

Submit Letter of Intent before full proposal
Highlight track record of research, education, or preservation results
Attach concise budget and specific use of funds plan

4️⃣ Walmart Foundation – Spark Good Local Grants

💰 $250 – $5,000 | Deadline Dec 31, 2025

👉 Apply Here: https://www.walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines

Eligibility Checklist ✅

501(c)(3) nonprofits serving communities within Walmart/Sam’s Club regions
Focus on community development, hunger relief, veterans, education, or health
Programs must directly benefit local communities

Application Tips 💡

Tie your request to community needs and Walmart’s focus areas
Quantify how many people benefit and your expected impact timeline
Keep budget realistic and clearly linked to program activities

🏢 For-Profit Grants | Week of Nov 5 2025

1️⃣ Hello Alice – FedEx Entrepreneur Fund & Boost Camp

💰 $10K – $25K + mentorship program

📅 Deadline: Nov 21, 2025

👉 Apply Here: https://app.helloalice.com/grants/fedex-entrepreneur-fund-and-boost-camp-program-2025?_gl=1*l8ec6v*_ga*MzUwMzU5OTYuMTY2MzIxMzk5NA..*_ga_LTGLZCEVC2*czE3NjI0NjE4MzAkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzYyNDYxOTY3JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..

Eligibility Checklist ✅

U.S. for-profit business (< $1M annual revenue)
Less than 25 employees
18+ years old (19 in AL/NE)
Willing to participate in Boost Camp accelerator

Application Tips 💡

Describe how funding will accelerate growth (marketing, hiring, tech)
Share founder story & leadership impact
Highlight community benefit or social impact

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3️⃣

💰 $5,000

👉 Apply Here:

Eligibility Checklist ✅

Small business (3+ years old) owned by person of color or woman
U.S. resident owner 18+ | Fewer than 100 employees
Operating in eligible Comcast RISE markets

Application Tips 💡

Focus on how funding will increase visibility and reach through marketing
Include revenue impact goals (e.g., sales growth %, new customer targets)
Attach proof of ownership and business registration

✅ Still Open from Previous Weeks

The Awesome Foundation Microgrant – $1K rolling deadline for creative community projects
The Pollination Project – $1K rolling for grassroots social change initiatives
Captain Planet Foundation – $2.5K for youth environmental projects (next deadline: Dec 31, 2025)

💡 Pro Tips for This Week’s Applications

Nonprofits: Quantify impact and tie your metrics to funder goals. Use data and stories to show community change.

For-Profits: Emphasize social impact and growth potential. Funders want to see a clear ROI for your community and business.

Create a 90-day calendar to track deadlines and submission statuses.

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