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Apply for July Small Business Grants

June 26, 2025

Business owners are invited to explore the July small businesses grants, aimed to support entrepreneurs across various industries. This funding can be used for areas of improvement and growth such as expansion, innovation, or sustainability initiatives. These grants can provide essential financial support to small businesses and their local communities. Explore a list of the top July small businesses grants, listed with their respective eligibility details and application deadlines.

FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab

The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab offers a $5,000 grant and four months of hands-on coaching to help small business owners build or expand their e-commerce presence. The program is open to U.S.-based businesses that are majority-owned, have been operating for at least six months, sell a legal, shelf-stable packaged product, and have earned under $500,000 in 2024. Applications are due by July 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Apply now.

CO—100 2025

The 2025 CO— 100 recognition program celebrates the achievements of 100 small and medium-sized U.S. businesses, spotlighting their innovation and role in driving economic growth and community development. A total of ten businesses will be awarded $2,000 each, with one ultimate winner receiving $25,000 as the Top Business of 2025. Recipients will also receive significant media coverage, access to industry experts, and exclusive networking opportunities to help promote their business and expansion potential. To qualify, businesses must be U.S.-based, in operation for over a year, and meet specific criteria on employee numbers and revenue. Applications can be submitted online and via mail until July 7, 2025 (*see the CO— 100 information page for specific dates and rates, as well as mail-in application information). Apply now.

Honeycomb x Sengo Spark Grant

The Honeycomb x Sengo Spark Grant supports small business owners who are working hard to bring their vision to life, especially those historically excluded from traditional funding. One $3,000 grant is available exclusively to Sengo subscribers, while two additional $1,000 grants are open to all applicants. This grant can be used to cover essential costs like rent, hiring, or launching a new product. Applications close on July 8, 2025. Apply now.

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant

The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant provides funding of up to $5,000 for artists experiencing recent and unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies. Eligible applicants must be generative artists in visual arts, choreography, or film/video/electronic/digital arts with an average income below $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). Grants cover out-of-pocket expenses like co-pays, emergency dental work, and transportation for treatment but exclude chronic conditions, living expenses, or ongoing care. Applications for Cycle 31, covering emergencies from December 1, 2024, onward, will close on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Apply now.

Walmart Spark Good Local Grants

The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program, provided by Walmart and Sam’s Club, offers grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 for organizations that address the unique needs of local communities. Tax ID status determines eligibility, with 501(c)(3) charities, public entities, and educational institutions qualifying. All organizations must be Deed verified and have a Spark Good account to apply. Grant applications are accepted quarterly, with the current round open through July 15, 2025. Apply now.

5,000 Skip Growth Grant

The $5,000 Skip Growth Grant is open to U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners who are at least 18 years old. Offered in partnership with Galaxy of Stars and Pink Print, the grant is designed to help applicants grow or launch their businesses. To apply, entrepreneurs must submit a completed application and upload a current business plan through the Skip platform. Applications are due by July 18, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. ET. Apply now.