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Dec '25 • Grants

🔹Grant for Women Entrepreneurs

Her Agenda – The Breakthrough Grant: Vol. II

Amount: $5,000

Description: Provides funding and community-backed support to ambitious women entrepreneurs ready to bring their ideas to the forefront.

Deadline: January 18, 2026

Apply Here:

https://lnkd.in/eP3zmuTq

🔹Industry-Specific Grant

Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Grant

Amount: $20,000

Description: Supports early-stage food industry entrepreneurs through a 12-week curriculum, mentorship, and capital funding, with a focus on underserved communities.

Deadline: February 2, 2025

Apply Here:

https://lnkd.in/eiVUiMr6

🔹Nonprofit Grant

The Smart Family Fund – First-Time Grants

Amount: $25,000–$100,000

Description: Provides flexible first-time funding to mission-driven nonprofits demonstrating strong leadership, measurable impact, and long-term sustainability.

Deadline: Varies (rolling or annual review)

Apply Here:

https://lnkd.in/er98axwH

🔹Geographical Grant

The Idea Fund – Greater Houston Area Artists

Amount: $2,500–$5,000

Description: Funds innovative, artist-led projects by individuals or collectives in the Greater Houston Area.

Deadline: January 5, 2026

Apply Here:

https://theideafund.org/

🔹Bonus Grant Funding Opportunity

FedEx Super Bowl LX Sweepstakes

Amount: $2,500–$10,000 (cash prizes)

Description: Enter for a chance to win cash prizes and a trip to Super Bowl LX as part of the diamond anniversary celebration.

Deadline: December 22, 2025

Apply Here:

https://lnkd.in/ej8tK8Ez

🔹 Entrepreneur Grant

AI Impact Grant | $2,500

Supports emerging entrepreneurs using AI to launch or scale profitable businesses through a quick, straightforward application.

🗓 Deadline: January 15, 2026

🔗 https://aiimpactgrant.com/

🔹 Grant for Women Entrepreneurs

Hey Helen Micro Grant | $10,000

Provides unrestricted funding to women-owned, for-profit businesses in the U.S. to support growth, operations, or infrastructure.

🗓 Deadline: December 30, 2025

🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9H7EWzB

🔹 Industry-Specific Grant

Post Wave Prize for Illustration | ~$4,000 + trip to China

Awards aspiring or emerging children’s book illustrators worldwide for original storytelling artwork.

🗓 Deadline: January 7, 2026

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZTrut_S

🔹 Nonprofit Grant

Looking Out Foundation Grants | $5,000–$25,000

Funds nonprofits advancing social justice, public health, youth empowerment, the arts, environmental protection, and humanitarian causes.

🗓 Deadline: January 15 (for May decisions)

🔗 https://lnkd.in/efY7rJZs

🔹 Geographical Grant (Delaware Artists)

Artist Opportunity Grant – Delaware Division of the Arts | Up to $1,000

Supports Delaware artists with funding for professional growth, materials, performances, and study opportunities.

🗓 Deadline: January 2, 2026

🔗 https://lnkd.in/ec6AWc9X

🔹 International Grant

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Up to $1,000,000

Provides strategic funding to mission-aligned organizations improving outcomes in education, health, financial stability, and workforce development.

Who Can Apply: Organizations (typically nonprofits or mission-aligned enterprises) located in the United States, India, or South Africa.

🗓 Deadline: Ongoing

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRJj53m7

🔹 Grants for Women Entrepreneurs

The Big Idea Grant | $1,000 (Monthly Award)

Supports women entrepreneurs with funding plus access to a wealth-mindset coaching group, mentorship, and growth resources.

🗓 Rolling / Monthly

🔗 https://lnkd.in/euYpRME6

🔹 Industry-Specific Grant

Faire Small Business Grant | $5,000 (Inventory Credit)

For new retail businesses opening this year or within the last year. Funds inventory through Faire.com credit.

🗓 Deadline: December 31, 2025

🔗 https://lnkd.in/enqxQ4N6

🔹 Nonprofit Grant

Bob Woodruff Foundation Grant | Up to $30,000

Supports nonprofits serving service members, veterans, families, and caregivers through health and wellness programs.

🗓 Ongoing

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJz85ExT

🔹 Geographic Grant

Deaconess Foundation Grant | Up to $100,000

General operating funds for nonprofits advancing health, wellness, and systemic change in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.

🗓 Deadline: January 30, 2025

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eE6dTiFc

🔹Grants for Women:

AAUW Career Development Grants. Up to $8,000 to support women pursuing accredited certificates, credentials, or leadership training in STEM and underrepresented fields.

📅 Next round opens: January 5, 2026

🔗 https://lnkd.in/e63b3FnT

🔹Grants for Entrepreneurs:

American Express Shop Small Grants Program

$20,000 grants awarded to 250 small business owners with physical locations across the U.S. to support growth and community impact.

📅 Deadline: January 16, 2026

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eg_3Q9zW

🔹Industry-Specific Grant:

Sony World Photography Awards. Win up to $25,000, professional Sony equipment, and global exposure. Entry is free.

📅 Deadline: January 13, 2026

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJ77aJDD

🔹Nonprofit Grant: