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January 2026 Grants
January 1, 2026
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Looking for grants for your business? We're sharing grants you can apply for now to give your business a boost:
Door Dash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund - Apply here💵
Build back stronger. This is the lift you need to grow your business and stabilize operations during your most critical time.
- Grant Amount: $5,000 - $15,000
- Due Date: 1/5/26
Braze Tech for an Equitable Future - Apply here💵
Tools, mentorship, and community support. An all-in-one program to help your business grow with confidence.
- Grant Amount: $10,000+
- Due Date: 1/16/26
AMEX Shop Small Grants Program- Apply here💵
For U.S.-based, brick-and-mortar businesses that blend innovation with heart and are ready to take their growth to the next level.
- Grant Amount: $20,000
- Due Date: 1/17/26
HER Agenda Breakthrough Grant - Apply here💵
If you’re the ambitious woman entrepreneur who sees setbacks as setups, next-level growth is yours with this grant.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Due Date: 1/18/26
Breva Thrive Grant - Apply here💵
A quarterly grant for founders who bring their vision to life and make real impact in underrepresented communities.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Due Date: 1/31/26
HerRise MicroGrant - Apply here💵
For women of color with big dreams, ready to break barriers and make an impact. Grab your business plan (and pitch) to apply.
- Grant Amount: $1,000
- Due Date: 1/31/16
Freed Fellowship Grant - Apply here💵
Funding without the fine print. Unlock no-strings-attached funding, along with podcast visibility, community support, and strategy coaching.
- Grant Amount: $500
- Due Date: 1/31/16
Women Founders Grant - Apply here💵
The buck starts here. A two question app with no-strings-attached funding and mentorship.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Due Date: Rolling
Wish Local Empowerment Program - Apply here💵
Big ideas deserve support. This grant is for Black women founders ready to grow their businesses and make their vision a reality. Get the funding and resources you need to take your next bold step.
- Grant Amount: $500 - $2,000
- Due Date: Rolling
About the Author
Stephanie Cartin
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
