Grant Wednesday | Oct 29, 2025 · The MILLION DOLLAR Grant Club

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Grant Wednesday | Oct 29, 2025

Happy Grant Wednesday, funding champions! 🎉

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Now, let's get into this week's community picks! 👇

🏢 For-Profit Grants | Week of Oct 29, 2025

1️⃣ Amazon Web Services (AWS) Impact Accelerator

💰 $225K equity-free funding + AWS credits + mentorship

📅 Closes Nov 30th | Apply 👉 https://aws.amazon.com/startups/accelerators/impact-accelerator

For startups using technology to solve world's biggest challenges. Must be early-stage (pre-Series A) with diverse founding teams. Focus areas include climate, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion.

2️⃣ Shopify Build a Bigger Business Competition

💰 $50K + business coaching + Shopify Plus

📅 Deadline: December 15th | Apply 👉 https://www.shopify.com/build-a-bigger-business

Open to established e-commerce businesses ($100K+ annual revenue) ready to scale. Must demonstrate community impact and sustainable business practices.

3️⃣ FedEx Small Business Grant Contest

💰 $50K grand prize + $20K runners-up (10 winners)

📅 Closes January 31st | Apply 👉 https://www.fedex.com/smallbusinessgrant

Small businesses with innovative ideas and growth potential. Must have been operating for at least 6 months with fewer than 99 employees. Voting component involved.

4️⃣ Comcast RISE Investment Fund

💰 $10K + marketing services + technology makeover

📅 Rolling applications | Apply 👉 https://www.comcastrise.com

Specifically for small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American entrepreneurs. Must have been operating for 3+ years.

5️⃣ Visa Everywhere Initiative

💰 $100K + mentorship + partnership opportunities

📅 Regional deadlines vary - North America closes Dec 1st | Apply 👉 https://www.visa.com/everywhere-initiative

Fintech startups solving payment challenges. Must have working prototype and be less than 7 years old. Multiple regional competitions worldwide.

🏛️ Nonprofit Grants | Week of Oct 29, 2025

1️⃣ The Home Depot Foundation , Community Impact Grants

💰 $5K-$25K | Closes Nov 15th

Supporting veteran-focused nonprofits and disaster relief efforts. Priority for organizations serving veterans, military families, and communities recovering from natural disasters.

👉 https://www.homedepotfoundation.org/grants

2️⃣ Wells Fargo Foundation , Housing & Community Development

💰 $25K-$200K | Deadline: December 1st

Focus on affordable housing, homeownership, and small business development in diverse and/or low-to-moderate income communities.

👉 https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving

3️⃣ Newman's Own Foundation , Rolling Grants

💰 $10K-$200K | Rolling basis (next review: Nov 30th)

Supporting programs that help children and families in need. Preference for organizations providing nutrition, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

👉 https://newmansownfoundation.org/grants

4️⃣ Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , Health Policy Research Scholars

💰 $40K fellowships + networking | Apply by November 20th

Supporting early-career researchers focused on health policy solutions. Must have PhD or equivalent doctoral degree completed within past 5 years.

👉 https://www.rwjf.org/healthpolicyresearchscholars

5️⃣ Kresge Foundation , Human Services Program

💰 $100K-$2M | Next deadline: January 15th (LOI due Dec 1st)

Capital projects for nonprofits serving low-income communities. Focus on facilities that expand access to health, education, arts, and social services.

👉 https://www.kresge.org/programs/human-services

✅ Still Open from Previous Weeks

Don't forget about these ongoing opportunities that are still accepting applications:

The Awesome Foundation Microgrant – $1K rolling deadline for creative community projects
The Pollination Project – $1K rolling for grassroots social change initiatives
Captain Planet Foundation – $2.5K for youth environmental projects (next deadline: Dec 31st)

Pro Tips for This Week's Applications 💡

For Nonprofits: Many of this week's opportunities emphasize measurable community impact. Make sure your applications include specific metrics showing how you've served your community and concrete plans for how grant funds will expand that impact.

For For-Profits: Several of these grants prioritize businesses with social impact components. Don't just focus on profit potential, clearly articulate how your business creates positive change in your community or industry.

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