Small-Business Grants Available for Entrepreneurs

Small-business owners looking to expand, launch new ideas or invest in their communities may have several funding opportunities available this spring. A number of national grant programs are currently accepting applications, offering awards ranging from a few thousand dollars to $20,000 or more.

Below are several small-business grants with upcoming deadlines or rolling applications that entrepreneurs in the McKenzie River Valley may be eligible to apply for.

Mona Small Business Impact Grant

The Mona Small Business Impact Grant will award $5,000 to a company that demonstrates a strong commitment to its community. The grant is intended for businesses that create opportunities where few existed before or serve underserved populations.

Eligible businesses must have 30 or fewer employees and less than $5 million in revenue in 2025. Applicants must also maintain an active website or social media presence. Applications are due March 16, and winners are expected to be notified in mid-to-late April.

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Hero Program

The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program will award three grants of $20,000 to businesses that demonstrate “courage, perseverance and integrity” in their communities.

In addition to the funding, winners will receive access to QuickBooks and Mailchimp services. Eligible businesses must be based in the United States, operating for at least one year, registered with their state, and employ fewer than 99 workers. The next application deadline is May 15.

Breva Thrive Grant

The Breva Thrive Grant provides $5,000 to a small business demonstrating a positive impact on its community, such as creating jobs, launching new products, or improving access to services.

Applications are accepted year-round, with upcoming deadlines on April 30, July 31 and Oct. 31. Winners are typically announced about 45 days after each deadline. Businesses are encouraged to have at least a year of operating history and must already be generating revenue.

Kitty Fund Mompreneur Grant

The Kitty Fund Mompreneur Grant distributes $20,000 in funding each year through twenty $1,000 microgrants to mothers who own businesses.

Eligible businesses must generate less than $5 million in annual revenue and employ between two and 100 people. All founders must identify as mothers. Pre-registration is currently open, and full applications will be available later in March.

Amber Grant for Women-Owned Businesses

The Amber Grant program has supported women entrepreneurs since 1998. Each month, three women-owned businesses receive $10,000 grants through the program.

At the end of the year, one of the monthly winners receives an additional $50,000 grant. Businesses that are at least 50 percent women-owned and operate in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. Monthly applications close on the last day of each month.

Secretsos Small Business Grant

The Secretsos Small Business Grant offers $2,500 in quarterly funding to entrepreneurs seeking to overcome business challenges and accelerate growth.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and operate a business in eligible U.S. states. Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York and Rhode Island are excluded from the program.

Halstead Grant for Jewelry Businesses

Jewelry entrepreneurs may apply for the annual Halstead Grant, which awards $7,500 to help emerging designers launch or grow their businesses.

The winner also receives a $1,000 Halstead gift card and a trip to Prescott, Arizona. Finalists receive $1,000 in cash and a $250 gift card. Applications are due May 1.

Additional Grant Opportunities

Several larger programs offer funding opportunities throughout the year.

Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program provides free online training and community resources, along with opportunities to apply for grant funding. The company distributes up to $1 million in grants annually.

The National Science Foundation’s America’s Seed Fund awards roughly $200 million each year to small businesses and startups developing innovative technologies.

The National Association for the Self-Employed also offers a $4,000 growth grant on a rolling basis to members seeking support for business expansion.

Local entrepreneurs interested in applying for any of these programs should review eligibility requirements and deadlines through the organizations offering the grants.