November Grants! Where to apply!

04 November 2025
Debra Gibson-Welch

 

Grants are one of the most powerful tools for small businesses β€” especially now, when every dollar and every ounce of energy matters. They can help stabilize, expand, and open doors to the kind of growth that keeps communities thriving.

This November, there are several opportunities worth exploring β€” from creative entrepreneurs to tech founders, food business owners, and service providers:

πŸ”Ή FedEx Entrepreneur Fund β€” Grants up to $30,000 + Boost Camp training. Apply by Nov. 21, 6 PM ET.

πŸ‘‰ app.helloalice.com/grants/fedex-entrepreneur-fund-and-boost-camp-program-2025

πŸ”Ή Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program β€” $20,000 grants for business owners showing courage and integrity.

πŸ‘‰ intuit.promo.eprize.com/smallbusiness/

πŸ”Ή DoorDash Disaster Relief Fund β€” $10,000 grants for restaurants impacted by natural disasters.

πŸ‘‰ helloalice.com/grants/doordash

πŸ”Ή Aurora Tech Award β€” Up to $50,000 for women founders making a positive impact.

πŸ‘‰ auroratechaward.com

πŸ”Ή Skip Small Business Growth Grant β€” $10,000 and five $500 prizes. Apply by Nov. 18 at midnight.

πŸ‘‰ helloskip.com/funding-details/10k-fall-growth-grant-2

πŸ”Ή National Science Foundation America’s Seed Fund β€” Millions in funding for innovative startups.

πŸ‘‰ seedfund.nsf.gov/apply/get-started

πŸ”Ή NASE Growth Grant β€” $4,000 rolling grants for members.

πŸ‘‰ nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants

πŸ”Ή Verizon Small Business Digital Ready β€” Free digital training + grant eligibility.

πŸ‘‰ digitalready.verizonwireless.com

πŸ’‘ Small business grants don’t just fund ideas β€” they fuel resilience.

Every application is a step toward sustainability, creativity, and community growth.

https://www.pittsburghyards.com/links

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