As the year comes to a close and many small businesses are beginning to think of their financial health for 2025, there are still plenty of opportunities for small businesses to apply for grants to help with their operations in the new year. Explore the following December small business grant opportunities below.
The Detroit Legacy Business Project Grant
The Detroit Legacy Business Project grant program was designed to support long-standing small businesses that have contributed to the city’s culture for 30 years and will help businesses invest in areas like inventory, equipment, and building beautification. Sixteen grants will be awarded, including $15,000 for two businesses in each of Detroit’s seven council districts and two citywide grants of $50,000.
The application period closes Dec. 23, 2024, at 8 a.m. EST.
DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
The DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund offers $10,000 grants to help restaurants recover from natural disasters, severe weather, or major infrastructure failures.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based restaurants, gastropubs, or bakeries with brick-and-mortar locations that have experienced revenue loss due to a declared disaster within the past 12 months. To qualify, businesses must have at most three locations, have been in operation for at least six months, employ fewer than 50 people at each location, and generate less than $3 million in annual revenue per location.
Applications are accepted quarterly, with applications open now through Dec. 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. EST.
FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp
Apply now for the FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp program for a chance to join a 12-week digital growth accelerator program.
The program offers education, mentorship, peer networking, and the opportunity to qualify for a $10,000 grant (though acceptance does not guarantee funding) for small businesses. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama and Nebraska) and hold an executive leadership role in their business.
Applications are due by Dec.13, 2024, at 6 p.m. EST.
Secretso Small Business Grant
The Secretsos Small Business Grant offers entrepreneurs $2,500 grants to help them overcome challenges and accelerate growth. To apply, business owners must be 21 or older and operate in eligible U.S. states, excluding Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island.
Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2024, at 2:59 p.m. EST and the selected recipient will have full discretion on how to use the funds to support their business.