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Grants & Funding
Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – Deadline is May 15
April 17, 2026
The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program is a year-long initiative designed to celebrate and empower small businesses that invigorate and serve their communities. The program spotlights entrepreneurs who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity by awarding three businesses each quarter.
Grants & Funding
Skip's $10K Spring Grant for Small Business
April 07, 2026
Skip is offering two $10,000 grants through its 2026 Spring Grants program to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. One grant is open to all eligible applicants, while the second is reserved for Skip Plus or Pro members.
Grants & Funding
SBA Announces International Trade Loan Program for Small Manufacturers
April 07, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that small manufacturers will be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program beginning May 1.
Economic Scene
SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses Impacted by Frost & Freeze
April 02, 2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Volusia County small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that suffered financial losses due to the frost and freeze that occurred Jan. 23 through Feb. 5.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Food & Beverage Businesses
March 24, 2026
Are you a woman looking for a grant for your food and beverage business?
Economic Scene
Hey Helen Women-Owned Business Grant Program
March 13, 2026
The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by visionaries that invest in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. One founder will receive a $10,000 unrestricted cash award....
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 05, 2026
These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. Completed applications received in January, February, and March will be reviewed in April 2026.
Grants & Funding
Pilot Small Business Growth Fund Grant Program
March 05, 2026
The Pilot Small Business Growth Fund, presented in partnership with Hello Alice and Pilot.com, is here to support small businesses as they grow and scale. Learn about eligibility requirements, terms & conditions, and apply by the March 31 deadline.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Health & Fitness Businesses
February 05, 2026
Are you a woman looking for a grant for your health and fitness business? Or are you pursuing a business idea on how to help people get healthy? For the month of February, WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of the following services:
Entrepreneur Resources
Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program – Deadline is 2/14
February 05, 2026
This program spotlights entrepreneurs who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity by awarding three remarkable businesses each quarter.
