Shout out to one of our CEO Society members who showed up at the Walmart grant strategy webinar three weeks ago, implemented the strategy and WON TWO GRANTS!! Guys, Walmart pays out their grants THE NEXT DAY!!! That’s how you get cash quickly for your event or program. This was for his Toy Drive that’s Tuesday. I️ just did the EXACT STRATEGY myself for one of my clients and we WON A GRANT last Wednesday! You guys! IT WORKS! What I’m teaching you WORKS! Who’s ready to lock in for 2026 and secure at least $100k+ in grants?! Comment below.

Hey everyone! My daughter experienced some symptoms and I will not be able to teach today. Let’s enjoy our holiday and regroup next class first Thursday of January!

Tomorrow at noon, we will use the app Businessgrants.io to find you the right grant fit, then, we will also APPLY LIVE on Grant Sprint LIVE at noon! The more ALIGNED grants you apply to, the better chance you have of WINNING! See you tomorrow at noon! Here are eight grants open right now that you should be looking at. FOR-PROFIT GRANTS (4) (Includes the standing monthly BusinessGrants.com Leg Up Grant.) 1. BusinessGrants.com — Leg Up Grant Amount: $500–$1,000 Fit For: Early-stage entrepreneurs facing a specific business challenge Opens: 1st of every month Closes: Last day of the month Winners Announced: On or before the 15th of the following month Apply: https://businessgrants.com/leg-up-application-page 2. DoorDash Small Business Grants (via Hello Alice) Amount: $5,000–$15,000 Fit For: Restaurants and food-based for-profit businesses Deadline: Active cycles (check portal for current round) Apply: https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash/ 3. Citizens Bank Small Business Community Champion Grants Amount: Up to $10,000 Fit For: Small businesses with strong community impact and job creation Deadline: Cycles vary by region Apply: https://www.citizensbank.com/small-business 4. USDA Rural Business Development Grants (For-Profit Eligible) Amount: Varies ($10,000–$50,000+) Fit For: Rural-based for-profit businesses creating jobs or economic growth Deadline: State-specific rolling deadlines Apply: https://www.rd.usda.gov NONPROFIT GRANTS (4) 1. Walmart Spark Good — Local Community Grants Amount: $250–$5,000 Fit For: Local nonprofits serving education, workforce, food access, or community needs Deadline: Quarterly cycles Apply: https://www.walmart.org/what-we-do/spark-good

Before applying for any grant, make sure you’re prepared. You need clear goals, proper registration, a simple budget, proof of work, and a plan for how funds will be used. Most applications fail because people apply before they’re fully ready. Are you grant-ready right now?

I’ve noticed that many entrepreneurs and small business owners face different challenges when trying to secure grants. Some feel unsure about eligibility, others struggle with the paperwork, and many simply don’t know where to start. It’s always interesting to see the different experiences people have throughout the process. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced with grants so far?