Feb 2025 Grant Round Up
✳️ Whether you're a founder, filmmaker, nonprofit leader, building a business, creating art, or driving change in your community, there’s a grant out there to fuel your vision.
🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
Don’t miss your shot to join Transform The Hustle’s Grants G.A.N.G.—our year-long Grants Accountability Network Guild! 💰✨
🎯 If securing funding for your business or creative project is on your 2025 vision board, this is your sign to apply!
What’s in it for you?
📅 Quarterly virtual check-ins with like-minded entrepreneurs, artists, and creators
🔑 Early access to monthly curated grant opportunities + customized granT application reminders
🧠 Group think tank for application feedback and tailored chat GPT grant tips for your industry
🤝 Opportunities to connect IRL in the NYC/NJ tri-state area
NEW DEADLINE: Feb 10 2025
Application Link: helloskip.com/cohort/transform30
Weekly Skip Grants —$1,000 | Feb 7, 14, 21, & 28
Must be a US-based entrepreneur 18 or over
Must watch live to win on Feb 7, 14, 21, & 28 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
CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grant—$5,000 | Feb 7 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Business must be located in one of New York City’s five boroughs and operating for at least two yeas with 10 or fewer employees.
Description: A Neighborhood Business Grant is a microgrant given out to New York small business owners by CitizensNYC. CitizensNYC awards microgrants of up to $5,000 for initiatives your small business undertakes to positively impact your community.
Apply Here: CitizensNYC Grant
Rules: Official Rules
Catapult Development Grant—$5,000-$25,000 | Feb 12 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Documentary filmmakers in development or early production. Applicants must have a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Description: The Catapult Development Fund supports documentary filmmakers with grants to create fundraising pieces. Apply now to bring your vision to life!
Apply Here: Catapult Development Grant
Rules: Official Rules
New Voices Filmmaker Grant—$25,000 | Feb 13 (Deadline)
Eligibility: LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the U.S. who have directed at least one short film or episodic project with LGBTQ+ content.
Description: In partnership with Netflix, this grant provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
Apply Here: New Voices Filmmaker Grant
Rules: Official Rules
Nike / Jordan Brand Community Grant Program—$10,000 | Feb 16 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, annual budgets between $100,000–$3M, and a mission aligned with economic justice, education, narrative change, or social justice.
Description: As part of Nike’s $100 million Black Community Commitment, this grant supports grassroots nonprofits working to create lasting change in Black communities.
Apply Here: Nike/Jordan Community Grant
Halcyon House Future Builders Fellowship—$5,000 | Feb 16 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Halcyon House is looking for (for-profit) startups that are building scalable solutions that are tackling challenges related to Climate, Health, or EquityTech
Description: This program brings together founders from across the U.S., empowering them to address climate challenges, health barriers, and equity gaps. Founders gain expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, a one-week in-person residency in Washington, DC, and a one-week in-person residency in Atlanta.
Apply Here: Future Builder Fellowship
Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant—$25,000 | Feb 17 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Minority, disabled, and women-owned small businesses in select cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, Houston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Vancouver). Annual revenue must be under $7.5M, with 75 or fewer employees.
Description: Lenovo’s Evolve Small Initiative is back! This year, they’re empowering small businesses with AI tools, mentorship, and funding to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Apply Here: Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant
The UPS Store® Small Biz Challenge—$5,000-$25,000 | Feb 17 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Open to all US business owners ages 18 and above.
Description: You’re invited to enter your small business in The UPS Store® Small Biz Challenge in Austin, TX for an opportunity to compete for a share of the $35,000 prize to grow your business, a feature in Inc. magazine, expert mentorship, and more!
Apply Here: UPS Small Biz Challenge
Rules: Official Rules
Black History Makers Grant—$5,000 | Feb 28 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Black entrepreneurs making an impact in their communities.
Description: Celebrate Black History Month with Citi Trends! This grant supports Black entrepreneurs who are making history today. Apply now to advance your business and gain recognition for your contributions.
Apply Here: Citi Trends Black History Makers
Rules: Official Rules
Women’s Empire EmpowerHer Fund—$1,000 | Mar 1 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include women-led organizations, community groups, and individual women entrepreneurs with projects that specifically benefit women and girls or contribute to community development in NYC.
Description: The EmpowerHer Fund is a dedicated initiative that supports women and girls through grants that promote economic empowerment, leadership development, and community transformation in New York City.
Apply Here: EmpowerHer Fund
Rules: Official Rules
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Winter Round - 2025)—$10,000 | Mar 3 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Restaurant must be experiencing hardship due to a state, tribal, or federally-declared natural or infrastructure disaster that occurred within the last 12 months, operate a brick-and-mortar location that has been open for at least six months and have a demonstrated need with a clear plan for use of funds. A partnership with DoorDash is not required.
Description: DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters. Applications are open for the Winter funding round now through March 3, 2025 at 6pm ET.
Apply Here: Hello Alice x DoorDash Relief Fund
Rules: Official Rules
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.
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