May 2025 Grant Round Up
We’ve curated this month’s top creative, business, community, and impact-driven grants — so you don’t have to. Read on, prep your apps, and secure your bag. 💼✨
Weekly Skip Grants —$1,000 | May 2, 6, 13, 20, & 27
Must be a US-based entrepreneur 18 or over
Must watch live to win on May 2, 6, 13, 20, & 27 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
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.
Links: Application | Official Rules
Creative Business Boost Initiative—$5,000 | May 9 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be a U.S.-based creative entrepreneur (e.g. artist, chef, musician, media producer) in operation for at least 12 months
Description: This grant, powered by Hello Alice, Etsy’s Uplift Fund, and GEN, supports creatives with $5K in funding plus access to an exclusive Boost Camp coaching experience.
Links: Application | Official Rules
Stacy’s Snacks Entrepreneur Fund—$25,000 | May 12 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Women founders with 2+ years in business and $150K+ in annual revenue
Description: Sponsored by NAWBO, this grant includes 3 months of virtual coaching and growth planning to help founders scale operations and build community.
Link: Application
HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation ‘Catalyst’ Grant—$1,500 | May 16 (Deadline Extended)
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 micro-grant designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs who are building innovative product-driven and community-based businesses.
Link: Application
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners—$1,000 | May 20 (Deadline)
Eligibility: LGBTQIA+ business owners with 2–100 employees, $5M or less in revenue, and 1+ year in business
Description: Supports LGBTQIA+ small business owners with funding for growth or operations.
Link: Application
AMEX Backing Small Businesses Grant—$10,000 | May 21 (Deadline)
Eligibility: U.S.-based brick-and-mortar businesses impacted by FEMA-declared natural disasters in 2024
Description: Offers disaster recovery grants for small businesses with 20 or fewer employees.
Link: Application
Skip Memorial Day Grant—$10,000 | May 21 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be 18+, U.S.-based entrepreneur, and an active Skip Plus (or higher) member.
Description: Merit-based funding from Skip’s $1M+ grant pool for small business owners at any stage.
Link: Application
Amazon Small Business Grants) —$25,000 | May 23 (Deadline)
Eligibility: Must be an existing Amazon Business customer with revenue ≤ $1M
Description: 15 semi-finalists will be featured for public voting to win funding and brand visibility.
Links: Application | Official Rules
15 Percent Pledge Dream Makers Founder Grant—$2,500 - $25,000 | May 30 (Deadline)
Eligibility: U.S.-based, women-owned CPG businesses with $100K–$1M in annual revenue and 1–10 employees
Description: A 15 Percent Pledge initiative to elevate historically excluded founders in the product space (excluding beauty/wellness).
Link: Application
Fund Her Future Grants by Block Advisors—$1,000 - $7,500 | May 1 (Deadline)
Eligibility: U.S.-based, women-owned business generating at least $20K in 2024 (nonprofits not eligible)
Description: Includes grant + expert tax, payroll, and financial services to support business growth.
Link: Application | FAQs
Jobber Excellence in Home Service Grant—$20,000 - $100,000 | May 2 (Deadline)
Eligibility: U.S. and Canadian home service business owners (excludes Québec and retail/ecomm)
Description: For businesses providing services like repairs, cleaning, landscaping, etc.—not home-based sellers or storefronts.
Link: Application
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! Deadlines approach fast—set reminders and batch your applications biweekly or monthly.
💡 Tip: Need help applying? Join our G.A.N.G. (Grants Accelerator Network Guild) for monthly check-ins, ChatGPT prompts, and feedback to help you stay competitive.