Over $3 Mill in Jan 2026 Grant Opportunities

Monthly active funding opportunities vetted by Transform The Hustle

Weekly Skip Grants —$1,000 | Jan 2,6, 9, 13, 20 & 27

• Must be a US-based entrepreneur 18 or over

• Details: Watch live to win on Skip's YouTube at 3pm ET on the specified dates. Download the Skip App to see your entry number and PIN code. If your number is announced during the live, enter your PIN code in the comments to claim your prize.

Artists & Mothers Grant — $25,000 | Jan 2 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: NYC-based artists who identify as mothers with children under 3

• Description: Artists & Mothers is committed to supporting artists who identify as mothers at an inflection point in their careers.

• Link: Application

Visible Hands EDC NYC Founder Fellowship — $10,000 | Extended to Jan 7 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Underrepresented founders in NYC building high-growth tech or tech-enabled startups.

• Description: A 14-week hybrid fellowship program that provides non-dilutive cash, mentorship, and access to a powerful network of investors and peers in the NYC tech ecosystem.

• Link: Application + Guidelines

Viarae Serve & Celebrate Contest — $2,000-$10,000 | Jan 9 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. residents (excluding UT), 21+

• Description: In partnership with Hoorae Media, Viarae is awarding cash prizes for creators who showcase how they build and celebrate community.

• Link: Application + Rules

Amex Shop Small Grants Program — $20,000 Grant | Jan 16 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. small businesses

• Description: In partnership with Main Street America, this program funds businesses strengthening their local communities.

• Link: Application

NY State / NYFA Artist Fellowship — $8,000 | Jan 27 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Artists living in New York State or Tribal Nations within NY
  Description: Craft/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, Poetry, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts

• Link: Application

WIN Culture & Practices Challenge — $2.5-$5 Million | Dec 11 (Registration Deadline) | Jan 27 (Application Deadline)

• Eligibility: Organizations (non-profits, governments, education, healthcare) aiming to improve organizational culture and work practices.

• Description: The WIN Culture & Practices Challenge seeks trailblazing, evidence-based, and scalable approaches to address the key barriers women face at work and advance processes, standards, and norms that help everyone thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.

• Link: Application + Rules

ITVS Independent Lens Incubator — $10,000-$30,000 | Jan 30 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: A citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or its external territories, age 18 or older

• Description: The ITVS Incubator Fund offers early development support and a three- to six-month incubator for nonfiction features and web series crafted for public media’s streaming platforms, like YouTube and the PBS app. Selected documentarians receive funding, hands-on guidance, and a collaborative space to strengthen program materials—from concept outlines to visual samples—while growing their creative instincts and craft.

• Link: Application

Staten Island Arts Grants — $750-$5,000 | Jan 31 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Staten Island–based artists and organizations

• Description: Multiple grant opportunities supporting local arts and culture.

• Link: Application

Santander X Cultivate Small Business — $2,500-20,000 | Feb 2 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Food-based businesses in underserved communities

• Description: Provides capital, mentorship, and a 12-week food-focused curriculum to support early-stage entrepreneurs.

• Link: Application

AT&T Untold Stories x Tribeca Film Festival — $1.2M | Feb 6 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. or Puerto Rico–based underrepresented filmmakers

• Description: At the 2026 Tribeca Festival, 5 new filmmaking teams will pitch their original feature scripted film projects to an esteemed committee of industry professionals to decide who will be the next $1.2 million dollar recipient.

• Link: Application

Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship — $5,000 | Feb 12 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Filmmakers ages 18–25 (global)

• Description: The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next 10 Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellows. Submit a one- to 15-minute short that shows your artistic vision and unique voice as a filmmaker.

• Link: Application

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