We found 3 legit business grants with fast-approaching deadlines — and we’re walking you through how to apply, what to say, and how to stand out. If you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for funding, this is your moment.
There are 3 major business grants open right now that could fund your next launch, cover that next hire, or finally take your side hustle full-time. And the deadlines? They’re coming fast.
But this isn’t just a list of links.
This is me sitting with you, breaking it down, coaching you like I’ve coached clients, mentees, and even myself. Because when I built Bougie Business Brand, I started with a $500 grant I won in a college business pitch competition. It wasn’t a lot—but I made it stretch, and that stretch became $250K in revenue before I walked across that graduation stage.
So I’m not just here to tell you grants exist.
I’m here to tell you how to win one.
In this guide, we’re walking through 3 timely grant opportunities, and more importantly:
What they’re really asking for
What to say in each section
The specific angle I’d use if I were you
And the traps I want you to avoid
This is the kind of breakdown I wish I had when I was figuring it out—what do I write here? how honest should I be? is my business even good enough?
If you’ve ever closed a grant application because you got overwhelmed or second-guessed yourself, I made this for you.