Free money is still on the table this fall. Here are six active grants—ranging from $1K to $20K—that women-of-color founders can apply for before the year ends, with direct links and eligibility notes.
🔓 Skip $10,000 Growth Grant
Amount: $10,000Deadline: October 14, 2025
Who it’s for: U.S.-based entrepreneurs aged 18+ with an active small business.
About: Skip’s Growth Grant supports founders who are scaling with limited funding. Priority often goes to underrepresented entrepreneurs showing traction or community impact.
Apply: Click here to apply
🎖 Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant
Amount: $1,000 micro-grants (20 awarded)
Deadline: October 7, 2025
Who it’s for: U.S. veteran entrepreneurs or active-duty military members launching or expanding a business.
About: Created by StreetShares Foundation, this micro-grant helps veterans cover startup costs, supplies, or marketing needs.
Apply: Click here to apply
🛒 Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Amount: $250–$5,000
Deadline: October 15, 2025 (current round)
Who it’s for: U.S.-based nonprofits, social enterprises, or community-centered businesses.
About: Designed to fund local initiatives addressing community needs—especially those improving economic mobility or education access.
Apply: Click here to apply
💼 Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Who it’s for: U.S. small business owners demonstrating perseverance, integrity, and community impact.
About: A collaboration between QuickBooks and Mailchimp celebrating founders who’ve overcome challenges. Winners also receive national visibility through Intuit’s storytelling campaign.
Apply: Click here to apply
🛍 Faire Small Business Grant
Amount: $5,000 (in Faire site credit)
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Who it’s for: New retail and product-based small businesses.
About: Faire supports product-based founders—especially those owned by women and people of color—with inventory support through site credit.
Apply: Click here to apply
⚡ Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Who it’s for: U.S. entrepreneurs navigating early-stage or growth challenges.
About: This grant helps founders overcome operational or marketing barriers, offering both cash and promotional support to winners.
Apply: Click here to apply
🗓 Action Checklist
- Pick 2–3 grants that match your stage and location.
- Mark deadlines in your calendar today.
- Reuse your strongest grant essay or “About” section to save time.
- Use AI to draft and proof your narrative (ChatGPT, Claude, or Notion AI).
- Track submissions in a simple spreadsheet for follow-up.
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