April 2025 Grant Round Up
Big ideas need big backing. Whether you’re launching, scaling, creating, or making waves in your community—there’s funding out there with your name on it. Go get what’s yours. 💰✨
Weekly Skip Grants —$1,000 | April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Must be a US-based entrepreneur 18 or over
Must watch live to win on April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 3pm ET on Skip's YouTube
Must download the Skip App to see your entry number and PIN code. If your entry number is announced during the live, enter your PIN code during the live in the comments
Honeycomb Credit Breakthrough Grant—$10,000 | April 2 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must own a U.S.-based small business
Description: Supports small business owners looking to hit their next milestone—launching a new location, food truck, franchising, or another big leap.
Apply Here: Application
Entreprenista Evolve Grant—$2,500 | April 5 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be 18+, U.S.-based entrepreneur
Description: The Evolve Grant aims to provide capital to empower founders, amplify their impact, and accelerate growth.
Apply Here: Grant
HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation ‘Catalyst’ Grant—$1,500 | April 11 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be U.S.-based, early-stage, and building something impactful
Description: The HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation 'Catalyst' Grant is a $1,500 microgrant designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs who are building innovative product-driven and community-based businesses.
Apply Here: Grant
Rémy Martin “This is My City” Grant—$20,000 | April 11 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must live in one of the four featured cities: NYC, Chicago, ATL or Detroit
Description: Rémy Martin’s This is My City grant program is seeking visionary artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their communities.
Apply Here: Grant
Rules: Official Rules
Black Women Photographers x Flickr Grant—$5,000 | April 14 (Deadline)
Eligibility: U.S.-based, identifying as a Black woman photographer + member of BWP group on Flickr
Description: Share one photo that tells the visual story of the spaces you occupy.
Apply Here: Grant
Rules: Official Rules
Famous Amos “Ingredients for Success” Grant) —$50,000 | April 18 (Deadline)
Eligibility: For U.S.-based, Black-owned businesses (90%+), in business for 5 years or less.
Description: IFS creates pathways for early-stage Black business owners to thrive by providing $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, networking, and educational resources.
Apply Here: Grant
Vimeo Short Film Grant (Presented by Nikon | RED) —$30,000 | April 23 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. and Canadian residents.
Description: For emerging filmmakers with at least 2 short films completed. Includes equipment access, mentorship, and a premiere on Vimeo.
Apply Here: Grant
Enthuse Foundation Grants—$2,500 - $10,000 | April 28 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen
Description: The Enthuse Foundation offers a series of 8 financial grants to assist entrepreneurs with critical business needs.
Apply Here: Grant
The Halstead Grant—$1,000 - $7,500 | May 1 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen
Description: Each summer Halstead awards a grant to a new jewelry designer working primarily in silver.
Apply Here: Grant
5th Annual Black Ambition Prize Competition—$20,000 - $100,000 | May 2 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Ventures must be growth-ready companies that have not yet raised more than $1M in dilutive funding to date and innovating in:
Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Products and/or Services, Media and Entertainment, OR Artificial Intelligence
Description: The Black Ambition Prize competition strengthens pathways to entrepreneurship, increases access to capital, expands pathways to growth, and highlights the talents of underrepresented founders.
Apply Here: Grant
Rules: Official Rules
NJ Small Business Improvement Grant—Up to $50,000 (First come, first Serve) | Ongoing (No Deadline)
The Small Business Improvement Grant offers reimbursement for costs associated with making building improvements or purchasing new furniture, fixtures and equipment. Open to small businesses and nonprofits who lease or rent their facility. Project cost must be at least $5,000.
AMAKA Grants—$500 (Subscription + Creator Credits) | Ongoing (No Deadline)
AMAKA Grants is open to qualified Brands, Business Owners and Creative Entrepreneurs who are looking to take their business to the next level. Whether you're a graphic designer seeking to upgrade your toolkit, a content creator looking to streamline your workflow, or a small business owner aiming to enhance your digital presence, AMAKA Grants can provide the boost you need.
Wish Local Empowerment Program—$500-$2,000 | Ongoing (No Deadline)
Wish is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support.
The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.
📢 Don’t miss out on these opportunities! Apply now and take the next step toward achieving your goals.
💡 Tip: Not ready to apply now? Bookmark this list and plan to batch-apply once a week.