Small business grant opportunities to apply for in July
June 25, 2025
From community-based microgrants to global innovation challenges, July brings a fresh wave of opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs to access capital, mentorship, and visibility. Below, we’ve rounded up small business grants and funding resources with July deadlines.
🏅 Zachary’s Jewelers Small Business Grant
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Overview: Open to small businesses in Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas in Maryland. Focuses on community impact, employee care, and “people-first” values.
📦 FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 3, 2025
Overview: A free program from FedEx and Accion Opportunity Fund to help small businesses grow online. This program offers immersive e-commerce training, expert coaching, and a $5,000 grant to help small business owners grow their online presence and boost sales.
💡gener8tor Electrify Nevada
Amount: $100,000
Deadline: July 6, 2025
Overview: $100K investment and mentorship for six high-growth startups in Nevada. The Electrify Nevada Accelerator supports visionary founders pioneering the future of sustainable energy and circular economy solutions. We support innovative entrepreneurs with groundbreaking technologies to accelerate their path to scale-up in Nevada, a state at the forefront of renewable energy and next-gen battery production.
🏆 U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100
Amount: $2,000 (x10 winners) + $25,000 grand prize
Deadline: July 7, 2025
Overview: National recognition for 100 U.S. small-to-mid-size businesses, highlighting innovation and community impact. Winners receive cash prizes, media boosts, and networking benefits.
🌳 LabStart Fellowship
Type: up to $100,000
Deadline: July 7, 2025
Overview: Supports early-stage climate tech founders with $100k milestone-based funding, 12-months of training, access to networks and technology.
🧠 Maude’s Ventures Grant
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: August 19, 2025
Overview: Seed funding for innovative, scalable ideas that improve care for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Open to nonprofits, for-profits, and individuals seeking early funding to bring new solutions to life.
🍽️ Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant
Type: up to $20,000
Deadline: July 8, 2025
Overview: A free 12-week program for early-stage food entrepreneurs, with a focus on underserved founders in low-to-moderate income communities. Includes mentorship, curriculum, and grant funding.
✨ Honeycomb x Sengo Spark Grant
Amount: $3,000 (grand prize) + two $1,000 grants
Deadline: July 8, 2025
Overview: For small business owners building bold businesses. Funds can cover essentials like rent, hiring, or a new product launch.
🏙️ KC G.I.F.T. Grant
Amount: $10,000 or $100,000
Deadline: July 8, 2025
Overview: Grants for Black-owned businesses in Kansas City, MO. The $100K grant targets high-performing businesses ready to scale and create local jobs; the $10K grant supports business growth and stability. Includes free small business support services.
🚑 Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: July 8, 2025
Overview: Provides emergency funding for visual artists, choreographers, and digital/film creatives facing urgent medical, dental, or mental-health expenses (excluding chronic care).
🚀 43North Accelerator
Amount: $1,000,000
Deadline: July 9, 2025
Overview: Offers $1M investments and a year-long accelerator program for seed-stage startups. Includes mentorship, resources, and relocation to Buffalo, NY to scale in a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
🌱 100+ Accelerator
Amount: Up to $100,000
Deadline: July 11, 2025
Overview: Global accelerator backed by AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz, and Unilever. Funds and pilots sustainability solutions from startups to scale across global supply chains and drive impact toward the UN SDGs.
🚀 SEED SPOT Emerging Brand Accelerator
Amount: n/a (program value)
Deadline: July 14, 2025
Overview: A 10-week virtual accelerator for early-stage, revenue-generating brands ready to scale into retail. Includes workshops, tailored mentorship, and tools to strengthen brand identity, supply chain, and retailer compliance.
⚡ Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Amount: $250–$5,000
Deadline: July 15, 2025
Overview: Quarterly grants for organizations addressing local needs. Open to 501(c)(3) charities, public entities, and educational groups; must be Deed-verified and have a Spark Good account.
🎨 Rémy Martin This is My City Grant
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Overview: Supports emerging creatives — artists, DJs, designers, cultural entrepreneurs — making a cultural and economic impact in their communities. Includes funding and one-on-one mentorship to scale their vision.
🌱 Skip Growth Grant
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Overview: Skip has launched a new $5,000 Growth Grant, in collaboration with Galaxy of Stars and Pink Print, for entrepreneurs with business plans.
🏥 Muskegon Innovation Hub Grant
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Overview: One-time grants supporting entrepreneurs in Muskegon, Michigan, especially businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
🏪 Allstate Main Street Grants Program
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: 7/25/25
Overview: The Allstate Main Street Grants Program is designed to support the small businesses fueling Main Streets across America. 250 business owners will be selected to join a 12-week virtual accelerator and from that group, 63 entrepreneurs will also be awarded $20k grants.
🗽CitizensNYC Community Leaders Grant
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 25, 2025
Overview: Microgrants for resident-led grassroots or nonprofit groups across all five NYC boroughs, supporting neighborhood-level initiatives and leadership.
🔥 Fueling Emerging Entrepreneurs Grant
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 7/31/25
Overview: Supports for-profit businesses in Los Angeles County with annual revenue up to $250,000. Open to a range of industries focused on innovation, growth, and local impact.
🎓 Bonus Resources: Fellowships & Training Programs
Western Union Global Fellowship
Type: Fully funded global fellowship
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Overview: Designed for changemakers from or supporting refugee, displaced, or highly marginalized communities. Fellows receive skills training, mentorship, and a global support network.
Los Angeles Launchpad
Type: Virtual accelerator (LA-based)
Deadline: July 14, 2025
Overview: A 10-week program by Grid110 for early-stage LA-based startups. Includes business training, mentorship, and community support.
digitalundivided Do You Fellowship
Type: 7-week fellowship
Deadline: July 20, 2025
Overview: For post-revenue tech-based businesses led by women of color. Includes cohort learning, tailored mentorship, and access to funding readiness tools.
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