The concierge desk has a fresh stack of opportunities laid out this morning, and a few of them have a clock attached. Here's what's on the board. Santander Cultivate Small Business ⏳ closes July 21, the tightest window here $2,500 for every graduate, up to $20,000 for standouts. A 12-week program for early-stage U.S. food businesses in operation 1+ year, $25K to $1M in revenue, under 10 employees. Comes with an MBA-style curriculum, mentorship, and a completed business plan and pitch. Apply: https://icic.org/programs/cultivate-small-business/ Changing the Game Grant closes July 31 $20,000 each, five grants available. For U.S. food or beverage businesses centered on women's sports. Includes mentorship and a celebration event in New York City. Apply: https://www.honeycombcredit.com/changingthegamegrant Galaxy Grant closes July 31 $4,250 through a quick-entry drawing for women and minority entrepreneurs. Takes about 30 seconds to enter, the express line of this week's board. Apply: https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/ Melissa Washington Small Business Award closes July 31 Up to $5,000 for women veterans, including active duty, starting or growing a business. Finalists are recognized at a national conference in November with travel covered. Apply: https://www.womenveteransgiving.org/small-business-award IMPACT Grant quarterly cycle, open now $1,000, open to sole proprietors, small businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits alike. No industry restrictions, an open door for everyone at the table. Apply: https://impactfundingsolutions.com/impact-grant-application-for-businesses/ Match your energy to the opportunity. The Galaxy Grant takes a moment, Santander asks for a real commitment, and the rest reward a clear, specific application.

These are the grants closing in July: WBENC Pitch Accelerator & Competition($25,00 Grand Prize + more!):The WBENC Pitch Competition helps women-owned businesses strengthen their business pitches through training, mentorship, and regional competitions. Winners receive cash prizes, national exposure, and opportunities to connect with corporate partners and investors.Deadline to apply: Dates are across July & vary by region! ​The Summer 2026 Makers Mindset Grant($10,000 x 3):The Makers Mindset Grant supports women-led consumer packaged goods brands with equity-free funding and mentorship. Selected founders also receive visibility opportunities and access to an experienced network of entrepreneurs and advisors.Deadline to apply: July 10 ​Elevate Vernon Grant Program ($10,000 x 3): The Elevate Vernon Grant Program was created to help support entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Vernon County, Wisconsin. The program provides funding to businesses seeking to launch, expand, improve operations, purchase equipment, increase capacity, create jobs, or invest in projects that contribute to long-term economic growth in the community. Deadline to apply: July 10. ​African Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship (ABLE) Program 2026(Up to $25,000):TheABLE Program was created to support high-potential entrepreneurs from the African Diaspora who are building scalable businesses in the United States. It combines business education, mentorship, networking, and access to capital to help founders accelerate growth and strengthen their companies.

TMD26-MH-0043346 Non-Technical CLINICAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT TRAINING This is an official notification that the Texas Military Department, an agency of the State of Texas, has issued an Invitation for Bid for TMD26-MH-0043346 Instructor-led, Classroom Training, Non-Technical CLINICAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT TRAINING. The Texas Military Department (TMD) is seeking bid responses to RFP Document: TMD26-MH-0043346 Instructor-led, Classroom Training, Non-Technical CLINICAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT TRAINING Key Dates for Vendors: Please refer to section titled “Schedule of Events” on the attached IFB Document for the following key dates. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Date Time CST Event 07/06/2026 Solicitation Posted to ESBD 07/15/2026 4:00 PM Last day to submit written questions for clarification to TMD 07/22/2026 Estimated date for TMD to post Question and Answer (Q&A) document to ESBD 07/30/2026 2:00 PM Deadline for TMD to receive Bids Please contact our office via email should you have any questions. Dallas Curry-Ikner BA, CTCD, CTCM Contract Specialist V Procurement and Contract Services (P&CS) Office of State Administration Texas Military Department Office: 512 782-5344 [email protected] Procurement Office Inbox: [email protected] HUB Inbox: [email protected]

First full week of July — holiday weekend's behind us, and it's back to business. 1. Awesome Foundation Micro-Grant Amount: $1,000 — no strings, no equity, nothing to repay Deadline: Rolling — new grants awarded every month Who it's for: Truly everyone. Individuals, teams, for-profits, and nonprofits alike — if you can fill out the form, you can apply. You apply to a local or thematic chapter, and there's no fee. Why it's worth it: The lowest-friction pick on the list. Chapters fund bold, community-spirited projects across arts, tech, and community development. A clean $1K to move one concrete thing forward — and an application you can finish today. Apply: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/submissions/new 2. Moonshot Awards 2026 ⏳ (closes this week) Amount: Equity-free grants, up to $100K total across 8 categories Deadline: Friday, July 12 — the most time-sensitive pick on the board Who it's for: Entrepreneurs and changemakers aged 15–30 (firm age cap), any country, building bold solutions with real social or environmental impact. Free to apply. Why it's worth it: One of the few equity-free awards at this size open to a global, early-stage crowd — and winners also enter a two-year acceleration program with mentorship and a global network. If you're in the eligible age range, don't let this one slip past Friday. Apply:https://www.moonshotplatform.org/awards 3. Whole Foods Market LEAP: Early Growth Amount: $25,000 — full disclosure: this is an equity investment (via a donor-advised fund), not a cash grant, and it comes with a 12-week accelerator plus consideration for shelf placement Deadline: 2026 cohort is open now — cohort-based, so apply early; spots are limited Who it's for: Early-stage CPG food, beverage, and wellness brands not yet sold in Whole Foods (no alcohol, THC, fresh produce, or food-service businesses). Free to apply. Why it's worth it: Retail readiness plus a real shot at national shelf space — last cohort selected 10 brands from 1,600+ applicants. For a packaged-goods entrepreneur, the buyer access and mentorship can be worth as much as the investment.

Money Moves Monday — 5 OPPORTUNITIES OPEN RIGHT NOW: 1. 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 . Apply: https://helloskip.com/funding-details/10k-grants-2026 1. 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.) Apply: https://www.breva.ai/thrive-grant 1. 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.