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Looking for funding to grow your business? These 5 open grants offer up to $100K in capital, resources, and mentorship for small businesses in retail, creative industries, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. Deadlines are approaching—explore and apply now.
Your guide to free capital, mentorship, and resources for creative entrepreneurs, retailers, and women-led businesses.
Running a small business takes grit—and growth often requires capital you don’t always have on hand. Whether you're building your brand in fashion, launching a new retail store, or scaling an impact-driven company, access to funding can open doors to the next big opportunity.
This summer, several exciting grants are available to help you do just that. We've rounded up five open applications designed specifically for small businesses in creative industries, retail, and entrepreneurship. Explore the details below and apply before the deadlines pass.
✨ CO—100 Small Business Program
Grant Amount: $2,000–$25,000
Perks: Winners receive a national spotlight feature from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Eligibility: U.S.-based businesses that have been operating for at least one year
Deadline: July 7, 2025
Apply here: co100.co
✨ Faire Small Business Grant
Grant Amount: $5,000 in Faire credit
Perks: Designed to help new brick-and-mortar retailers stock up on inventory and scale faster.
Eligibility: U.S. retail businesses opened within the past year
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Apply here: faire.com/blog/retail-grant
✨ Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Grant Amount: Up to $100,000
Perks: In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship and access to a powerful global network.
Eligibility: Women-identifying founders leading impact-driven businesses worldwide
Deadline: June 24, 2025
Apply here: cartierwomensinitiative.com/awards
✨ Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
Grant Amount: $2,500
Perks: Flexible microgrants to help with inventory, staffing, or operational costs.
Eligibility: U.S.-based entrepreneurs aged 21+ (eligibility may vary by state)
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Apply here: secretsos.com/grant
✨ Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
Grant Amount: $10,000
Perks: Includes access to Verizon’s free digital tools and educational resources
Eligibility: U.S.-based small businesses that are registered on Verizon’s platform
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Apply here: verizon.com/digitalready
Don’t Miss Out
Bookmark this list, share it with your network, and give your business the boost it deserves. These programs offer more than just money—they connect you with tools, mentorship, and visibility that can power long-term growth.
🔍 Know of another funding opportunity we should feature next month? Drop us a comment or DM—we’d love to include it in our next roundup.
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