$10,000 Grants for U.S. Small Businesses

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant, delivered in partnership with LISC, provides $10,000 grants to help small businesses grow. Unlike a single funding round, businesses can apply once and remain in consideration for grants awarded throughout the rest of 2026.

Here’s what you can expect:

• $10,000 grant for each successful business

• 10 small businesses selected every month from June through December 2026

• One application keeps your business eligible for subsequent monthly selections

• Free access to Digital Ready courses, events and business resources

• Priority may be given to businesses in under-resourced and low-to-moderate income communities

• The programme has awarded $15 million in small-business grants since 2021.

Who can apply?

• Owners of for-profit small businesses

• Businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands

• Business owners aged 18 or over

• Applicants must have a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account

• Applicants must complete any combination of two eligible courses or events during 2026 before the grant application unlocks

• Owners with multiple businesses can apply for one business only

• Nonprofits are not eligible.

Application deadline: You can apply throughout 2026, but the two qualifying courses/events must be completed by 7 December 2026. Applications are reviewed monthly through December, with final decisions due by 12 January 2027