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

From: BusinessGrants.com Tagline: Don’t leave money on the table. Hey Fam, Happy Wednesday! Here’s your weekly roundup of open grants available this month. Consistency is how you win with funding, so let’s get into what’s available right now. 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 needing support to overcome a specific business challenge Opens: 1st of every month Closes: Last day of the month Winners Announced: On or before the 15th Apply: https://businessgrants.com/leg-up-application-page 2. Smart. Pivot. Grow. Micro-Grant Amount: $500–$1,000 Fit For: New and growing small businesses seeking support to pivot or scale Deadline: Open cycles Apply: smartpivotgrow.com (or updated link if needed) 3. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Amount: $10,000 Fit For: Small businesses that complete required Digital Ready courses Deadline: Multiple cycles throughout the year Apply: verizon.com/digitalready 4. Fast Break for Small Business Grant (LegalZoom + NBA + WNBA) Amount: $10,000 grants + free LegalZoom services Fit For: Small businesses across the U.S. Deadline: Typically open in winter cycle (current cycle active if shown on page) Apply: legalzoom.com/fastbreak NONPROFIT GRANTS (4) 1. PEDIGREE Foundation — Disaster Relief Grants Amount: Up to $5,000 Fit For: Nonprofits supporting animal welfare or emergency response Deadline: Open Apply: pedigreefoundation.org 2. Aspen Institute / Pivotal — Workplace Innovation Now Challenge Amount: Part of $60M in grants Fit For: Nonprofits improving workplace systems for women Deadline: December 11 Apply: aspeninstitute.org

Hey Fam, Before we jump into Grant Wednesday, I want to apologize for the delay in getting this newsletter out. Yesterday I had to go to urgent care for a medical matter. I’m doing OK today, but it was a real reminder that I cannot continue pouring into this community by myself at the pace we’re growing. If you have a heart for this work and are interested in supporting the community, please DM me. I’m looking for the right people to help me keep this running strong. Also — Grant Sprint Live is happening TODAY at noon, and we’re applying for a for-profit grant step-by-step. Don’t miss it. Now let’s get into this week’s grants. NONPROFIT GRANTS — OPEN NOW 1️⃣ American Heart Association – Social Impact Fund $20K–$100K | Health equity & community solutions Apply: https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/application Note: Limited to Chicago, FL, LA, MN, NYC, and Philadelphia. 2️⃣ Home Depot Veterans Housing Grant $100K–$500K | Deadline: Dec 12 Apply: https://foundation.homedepot.com/s_Login.jsp Ideal for orgs serving veterans or repairing homes. 3️⃣ Dollar General Literacy Grant $4K–$10K | Opens Jan 9 Apply: https://www.dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/ Great for youth or adult literacy programs. 4️⃣ TJX Foundation Grant (TJ Maxx/Marshalls) $5K–$25K | Rolling Apply: https://www.tjx.com/responsibility Supports basic needs, workforce development, and youth programming. 5️⃣ Lowe’s Hometowns Community Grant $5K–$25K | Rolling Apply: https://corporate.lowes.com Strong for community revitalization and facility improvements. 6️⃣ Starbucks Neighborhood Grants $1K–$2K | Rolling Apply: Through a Starbucks barista nomination Tip: Visit your local store and share your mission. 7️⃣ Staples Foundation $1K–$25K | Rolling

🗓️ Grant Alert | November 26, 2025 Happy Thanksgiving from the Businessgrants.com family! Let’s goooo funding champions! 🎉 If you want to write your own grants, make grant writing easier with THE ULTIMATE GRANT BUNDLE, on sale for only $49 (reg. $99)! 🎯 Get yours today 👉www.BusinessGrants.com/bundle If you want grants to be written FOR YOU, we have Done-For-You Grant Writing packages starting at $500-$2500 (3 month minimum required) to apply to qualified grants per month. Schedule a call to see if you qualify: Businessgrants.com/calendar Now let’s get into this week’s community picks 👇 🏛️ Nonprofit Grants (For-Profit below) | Week of Nov 26, 2025 1️⃣ The Home Depot Foundation – Veteran Housing Grants 💰 Typically $100,000–$500,000 | Deadline: December 12, 2025 👉 Apply Here: https://foundation.homedepot.com/s_Login.jsp Eligibility Checklist ✅ - 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving veterans through housing and facilities - Must own or control the property - Projects should provide housing (rental, transitional, or supportive) to veterans - Priority given to organizations with proven housing construction/renovation experience Application Tips 💡 - Outline project timeline, impact metrics (number of veterans served), and budget per unit - Provide details on leveraged funding or partnerships - Submit early to allow time for review—decisions announced April 2026 2️⃣ American Heart Association – Social Impact Funds 💰 Investment-based funding (typically $50,000–$250,000) | Currently Accepting Applications 👉 Apply Here: https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/application Eligibility Checklist ✅ - For-profit or nonprofit organizations eligible - Must operate in Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, NYC, or Philadelphia - Focused on addressing health equity and social determinants of health - Early-stage, high-impact models encouraged -

Hi Founder, Don’t miss Grant Sprint LIVE Thursday at 12pm EST. We will be applying for one of these grants below LIVE led by the Super Queen of Grants, yours truly, Ty Woods! You don’t want to miss it. Don’t have time to write your own grants? Then join the Grant Pro Club for only $500/month. I️ have 4 spots left before the end of the year. And remember, the $500 Grant Pro $500 price is going away Jan 1. If you locked in before then, that price is yours. Due to the increase demand for our services, Grant Writing will be $997/mth or $2500/mth (up from $500 and $1500). Lock in! You’ll get your own professional real grant writer to research, write, and submit grants FOR YOU every month. That program is NOT FOR STARTUPS. Schedule a call to see if your organization is qualified: Businessgrants.com/calendar National & Regional Grants (Nov 20) Your Weekly Grant Plug: Funding You Don’t Want to Miss Here are this week’s top national and regional grant opportunities you can apply for right now. Make sure you review the eligibility details and jump on anything that aligns with your mission—don’t leave money on the table. NATIONAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 1. No Kid Hungry Grants – Childhood Food Access Supports schools and community organizations ensuring children receive healthy, consistent meals. Apply here: https://www.nokidhungry.org/grant-inquiry-information 2. Service for Sight Grants – Blindness & Low Vision Funds programs improving quality of life for people living with blindness or low vision. Apply here: https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/applications 3. WIN Challenge – Workplace Equity ($60M Challenge) Seeking scalable, innovative ideas that help women thrive at work and promote workplace equity. Apply here: https://rpwww.ai.winchallenge.org/login 4. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation Grants – Healthcare & Family Well-Being Supports nonprofits serving families, advancing healthcare, and strengthening underserved communities.