Hey Grant Winners! This list of grants below is for mostly for mission-driven for-profit companies. If you’re ready to strengthen your organization and consistently qualify for grants, government contracts, sponsorships, and other forms of non-dilutive funding, join us inside Business Grants University, where we teach you how to become funding ready before you apply. The next Grants & Contracts Night School cohort starts July 27, 2026! We will apply for Grants and Contracts LIVE for 3 nights straight! Sign up here: https://getmoregrantschallenge.com/3-day-intensive Here are the top grants we’re tracking this week: For-Profit Opportunities 1. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Amount: $10,000 (Rolling monthly through December 2026) Website: www.digitalready.verizonwireless.com The Scoop: Verizon continues investing in small businesses through its Digital Ready program. This isn’t simply a grant application. Businesses gain access to free courses, coaching, networking opportunities, and grant funding. Completing the required learning modules unlocks eligibility to apply. Winning Tip: Don’t just register and submit an application. Complete at least two courses or coaching events first. It demonstrates you’re investing in your business and looking for a long-term partnership, not just free funding. 2. Makers Mindset Grant Amount: $10,000 Deadline: July 10, 2026 Website: www.makersmindset.com/grants The Scoop: Designed for women-led consumer brands, this grant supports founders with scalable products and strong brand identities. If you sell physical products or operate in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, this opportunity is worth pursuing. Winning Tip: Focus on your brand presentation. Your website, packaging, photography, and overall customer experience should reflect a polished, professional business.

Hey Grant winners! *sorry this late… Funding Opportunities This Week Whether you’re building a business or leading a nonprofit, these funding opportunities deserve a spot in your pipeline. Review the eligibility carefully, prioritize the best fit, and don’t wait until the deadline to begin your application. For-Profit Opportunities Fueling the Entrepreneurial Spirit These opportunities are industry-agnostic. Whether you’re in technology, retail, consulting, healthcare, construction, or another industry, if you operate a U.S.-based business, these opportunities are worth pursuing. 1. Skip’s $10,000 Summer Grant Award: $10,000 Deadline: June 30 / July 1, 2026 Who Can Apply: - U.S.-based business owners - Age 18+ - Any industry - Any stage of business Why It MattersOne of the most accessible $10,000 grants currently available. Skip has built a reputation for supporting entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses and creating impact. Winning StrategyDon’t focus only on what your business does. Explain how this funding will create measurable impact, whether that’s hiring employees, serving more customers, launching a new product, or expanding into a new market. Apply: helloskip.com 2. Global Citizen × PayPal Small Business Impact Awards Award: $20,000 + business resources Deadline: July 19, 2026 Who Can Apply: - Businesses with fewer than 50 employees - Less than $1 million in annual revenue - Operating for at least 3 years - Demonstrates measurable social or environmental impact Why It MattersThis opportunity provides more than funding. Winners gain national visibility and support from two globally recognized organizations. Winning StrategyShow how your business improves your community while generating revenue. Connect your mission to issues such as economic opportunity, sustainability, or equity. Apply: GlobalCitizen.org 3. Darcy’s Business Freedom Grant Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2026

Grant Wednesday Briefing: June 17, 2026 – High-Impact Funding for Small Businesses & Nonprofits Listen, if you’re a founder, a CEO, or a nonprofit leader, you already know the stakes. The world is divided into two types of people: those who wait for opportunities and those who build the infrastructure to house them. At BusinessGrants.com, we teach you to be a Brick Builder. We help you lay the solid foundation required to secure recurring, sustainable funding so that when the Wolf comes knocking, he finds a fortress. Today is Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We’ve scoured the landscape to bring you six high-impact funding opportunities that are open right now. Whether you are a mission-driven for-profit or a community-changing nonprofit, there is money on the table. Don't let it stay there! For-Profit: Small Business Grant Highlights The landscape for small business funding in mid-2026 is competitive, but for the Brick Builder who has their "Multiple Streams of Revenue" (Brick 5) in order, these are prime opportunities to scale. 1. Verizon Digital Ready Small Business Grant - Amount: $10,000 - Status: Ongoing monthly reviews - The Opportunity: Verizon continues its commitment to digital equity. This isn't just a "check and go" grant; it’s part of a comprehensive digital transformation platform designed to help small businesses leverage technology. - Winning Tip: Do not wait until the end of the month. Verizon uses a rolling review process. Complete the required digital courses early to ensure your application is in the very first batch of reviews. They want to see that you are actually utilizing the resources provided by the platform, not just chasing the cash. 2. AT&T Small Business Contest - Amount: $50,000 Grand Prize - Deadline: July 31, 2026 - The Opportunity: AT&T is looking for businesses that have successfully integrated technology to solve real-world problems. This is a high-stakes pitch competition where the winner walks away with significant capital to fuel growth. - Winning Tip: Focus your pitch narrative heavily on connectivity. AT&T wants to know how their core product: high-speed connectivity: has fundamentally transformed your operations. Did it allow you to reach a new market? Did it enable a remote team that saved your business? Make the technology the hero of your success story.

1. Cigna Group Foundation – Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant - Best fit score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) - Ideal for: First Responder Reboot, housing stability initiatives, veteran mental health services, and wraparound support. - Funding: One-year grants of $150,000 to nonprofits serving veterans in Georgia and other priority states. - Deadline: July 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.) LINK HERE: https://www.thecignagroup.com/our-impact/esg/healthy-society/community/foundation/improving-veterans-mental-health? 2. Georgia Veterans Mental Health Services Program Grant - Best fit score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) - Ideal for: Evidence-based behavioral health programs for Georgia veterans. - Funding available: Remaining FY2026 funding pool of approximately $180,000. - Deadline: December 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. LINK HERE: https://gdvsmentalhealthgrant.smapply.io/ 3. Robert W. Woodruff Foundation - Best fit score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) - Ideal for: Expanding behavioral health services and strengthening organizational capacity in Georgia. - Funding: Flexible; awards vary significantly depending on project scope. - Deadline: August 15, 2026 (next review cycle). - LINK HERE: https://www.woodruff.org/grants/how-to-apply

Hey Million Dollar Grant Winners! New grant opportunities just dropped today! Don’t forget to join me TOMORROW AT NOON EST for Grant Sprint LIVE where we review one of these grants AND APPLY! The biggest mistake founders make? Applying before they’re ready. Funding follows structure. Build the right foundation first, then go after the money. Here are 6 opportunities to review this week: For-Profit Businesses • 💰 Verizon Digital Ready Grant – $10,000 https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding • 💰 Simply Business Big Dreams Grant – $5,000 ⏰ Deadline: June 18, 2026 https://www.simplybusiness.com/big-dreams-grant/ • 💰 Warrior Rising Veteran Business Grant – Up to $20,000 https://www.warriorrising.org/ Nonprofits • 🏦 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Application Window: June 1 – July 1, 2026 https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/grant-funding-for-nonprofits-sponsorship-programs • 🌾 USDA Rural Business Development Grants https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants • 🥕 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) ⏰ Deadline: June 16, 2026 https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/gus-schumacher-nutrition-incentive-program-produce-prescription-program Not sure if you’re grant ready? Take the Grant Readiness Assessment: https://businessgrants.com/assessment Want weekly grant lists, live grant reviews, and a community of founders winning grants? 👉 Join the Grant Club: