October 2025 Grants

Looking for grants for your business? We're sharing grants you can apply for now to give your business a boost:

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Skip Growth Grant - Apply here💵

Got business growth on the brain? This is your next move if you’re a U.S.-based entrepreneur.

• Grant Amount: $10,000
• Due date: 10/14/25

‍Toast Changemaker Program - Apply here💵

If you’re a restaurant owner all about doing good and addressing food insecurity this is for you. 15 winners!

• Grant Amount: $10,000
• Due date: 10/17/25

Capital Elle Business Impact Award - Apply here💵‍‍

This national initiative will award $50,000 in cash and services to 10 Canadian women entrepreneurs building powerful businesses.  

• Grant Amount: $50,000
• Due Date: 10/28/25

Freed Fellowship Micro-Grant - Apply here💵

Become a Freed Fellow for a no-strings-attached $500K with podcast opps, community, and strategy coaching. Eligible for $2,500 additional year-end funding.

• Grant Amount: $500
• Due date: October 31

Women Founders Grant - Apply here💵

Answer two simple questions for no-strings-attached, cold-hard cash.

• Grant Amount: $5,000
• Due date: 10/31/25

Breva Thrive Grant -  Apply here💵

If your small business is making a real difference in your community, this grant is your chance to grow with purpose and amplify your impact.

• Grant Amount: 5,000
• Due Date: 10/31/25

CHASM Grant -  Apply here💵

Judged by Entreprenista’s own Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, this grant celebrates women founders who are building bold, thoughtful businesses that make a real impact. If you’ve got early traction and a clear vision for what’s next, this is your chance to bring it to life.

• Grant Amount: $20,000‍
• Due Date: 10/31/25

‍NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant -  Apply here💵

Mentorship from Daymond John? Yes, please. For Black women entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale.

• Grant Amount: $25,000
• Due date: 11/1/25

Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship - Apply here💵

This program has your back! Each fellow receives a $5,000 business education grant, access to zero-interest loans through Kiva, and a full year of mentorship and networking.

• Grant Amount: $5,000
• Due date: 11/11/25

Aurora Tech Award by inDrive -  Apply here💵

Heads up women tech founders in emerging markets! An $85K global prize fund, with three winners, bundled with community and media exposure is yours for the taking.

• Grant Amount: Top prize is $50,000‍
• Due Date: 11/12/25

Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program -  Apply here💵

Courage, perseverance, integrity? Triple check. Each quarter, three standout founders are celebrated for embodying these true business superhero traits.

• Grant Amount: $20,000
• Due Date: 11/14/25

‍Start.Pivot.Grow Micro-Grant - Apply here💵

This quarterly micro-grant enables U.S. founders to tackle essential expenses and pursue new opportunities, without sacrificing a single share.

• Grant Amount: $2,500
• Due date: 12/31/25

The Big Idea Grant - Apply here💵

Fuel your business growth with a grant you can apply for in less time than your morning coffee. Expert coaching and community mentorship included.

• Grant Amount: $1,000
• Due date: Rolling

Olga Loizon Foundation (MI only) - Apply here💵

For Michigan women entrepreneurs with big ideas but tight budgets. Bring your business plan and show your financial need to get in the running.

• Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
• Due date: Rolling

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