17d • GRANTS/FUNDING
Money Moves Monday — 5 OPPORTUNITIES OPEN RIGHT NOW
Money Moves Monday —
5 OPPORTUNITIES OPEN RIGHT NOW:
- Skip's $10,000 Grants — FINAL CALL ⚡ (closes tomorrow)
Amount: Two $10,000 grants
Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:59pm ET ⚡ (tomorrow)
Who it's for: US entrepreneurs 18+, any industry or stage — no revenue minimum. Free to apply (free Skip account). Trades and home-service welcome.
Why it's worth it: The last broad, no-strings $10K of the quarter, and it closes tomorrow. Two winners, a quick application, open to everyone here. If you've been meaning to get to this one, today's the day .
- Breva Thrive Grant — Q3 opens Wednesday
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Q3 cycle opens July 1 and closes July 31, 2026
Who it's for: US for-profit small businesses already generating revenue, 1+ year strongly preferred, that can show measurable community impact — creating jobs, innovating, or making products and services more accessible. Open to all, selected on a race- and gender-neutral basis. Free to apply.
Why it's worth it: Every quarter Breva awards $5,000 to a revenue-generating business making a real difference in its community, and the Q3 window opens this Wednesday. Use the next two days to get your story and numbers ready, then apply when it goes live. (Best fit if you're past the startup phase and earning revenue — if you're pre-revenue, sit tight for now and build toward it.)
- Global Citizen + PayPal Small Business Impact Awards
Amount: $20,000 each to fifteen winners, plus mentorship, masterclasses, business tools, and access to the Global Citizen and PayPal networks
Deadline: July 19, 2026, 8:00pm ET
Who it's for: Independent for-profit small businesses (no franchises or chains), under $1M in revenue and fewer than 50 employees, 1–5 years in operation, owner 18+, based in North America, with an online presence to sell — and demonstrating real social or environmental impact in your community.
Why it's worth it: The biggest cash on the board — $20K to fifteen winners, plus serious mentorship. It's built for community-minded businesses, so if your work has a social or environmental angle, lead with it. One heads-up: finalists are asked for letters of recommendation, so start thinking now about who would vouch for your impact.
- Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant
Amount: $5,000 total — $2,500 in unrestricted cash plus $2,500 in hands-on tech and operations support
Deadline:Rolling, awarded about three times a year (apply anytime)
Who it's for: US for-profit small businesses with fewer than 50 employees and under $5M in revenue, owner 21+. Built for non-techie owners — trades, home-service, and local businesses fit well. One ask: follow Shophand on social. Free to apply.
Why it's worth it: Half cash, half practical help untangling the systems and tech that eat your time. A 10–15 minute application, aimed squarely at owners wearing too many hats.
- Dreamday Holiday Accelerator
Amount: A four-month, pro-bono holiday PR sprint (in-kind, not cash) — a dedicated PR team, top-tier press placements, affiliate setup, and mentorship for one selected brand
Deadline: Applications open now for the 2026 program (which runs September–December) — apply early in the summer
Who it's for: US-based e-commerce and DTC consumer brands with a shoppable website — food and beverage, beauty, home, wellness, or fashion — that are generating some revenue and can provide product samples. Mission-driven brands are prioritized.
Why it's worth it: Straight talk — this one isn't a check. It's a holiday PR sprint with an award-winning agency that's landed past winners in outlets like CNN, TIME, and Forbes — the kind of press that's hard to buy. If you sell physical products online, this is a big visibility swing at no cost.
Strategy tip: Move in order of the clock. Today: finish Skip before it closes tomorrow — it's quick and it's the last broad $10K of the quarter. Tomorrow and Wednesday: get your Thrive Grant story ready so you can apply the moment Q3 opens July 1. Then this week, block an hour for Global Citizen + PayPal (and line up a reference or two), keep Shophand on your list, and if you're a product brand, get your Dreamday application in early. Q3 is a fresh slate — start it with applications out the door.
🎯 Drop a 🎯 in the comments on the one you're going after this week. Calling your shot publicly is half the battle — and when you do, the community (and I) will rally behind you.
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