If you’re a small-town entrepreneur with big ideas and a tight budget, 2025 is serving up a buffet of grants and accelerator programs that could be game-changers. Whether you're launching a food brand, scaling a tech startup, or revitalizing your local community, there’s funding out there with your name on it.

Here’s a curated roundup of grants that cut through the noise and deliver real support—no fluff, just fuel.

Global Grants Worth Exploring

• Awesome Foundation – $1,000 monthly grants for bold, creative projects. No strings attached. Apply here.

• Antler Global Startup Program – Early-stage VC support for startups worldwide. Details here.

• AWS Generative AI Accelerator – Up to $1M in AWS credits for AI startups. Deadline: July 10, 2025.

• Streets Global Award – $10,000 for mission-driven hospitality or tourism ventures. Apply by August 15, 2025.

  
  

🇺🇸 U.S.-Based Grants That Pack a Punch

• Amber Grant for Women – $10,000 monthly grants + $25,000 year-end bonus for women-owned businesses. Apply here.

• EmpowHer Grant – Up to $25,000 for female entrepreneurs. Rolling applications. More info.

• Enthuse Foundation Catalyst Grant – $40,000 for women-owned food & beverage brands. Apply by July 28, 2025.

• FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab – $5,000 for product-based small businesses. Deadline: July 3, 2025.

• Hey Helen Microgrant – $5,000 for impact-driven women entrepreneurs. Apply by August 29, 2025.

• High Five Grant for Mom Entrepreneurs – $25,000 for U.S. and Canadian moms building businesses. Apply Sept 1–30, 2025.

• HerRise Micro-Grant – $1,000 monthly grants for women of color. Apply here.

• Small Business Hero Grant – $20,000 for businesses making a local impact. Apply by August 14, 2025.

• Warrior Rising Grant – $20,000 for veteran entrepreneurs. Apply here.

  
  

Accelerators & Support Programs

• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – Training and support to scale your business. Apply by November 2025.

• Impact Accelerator Program – Virtual bootcamp to prep for investment and growth. Apply by September 29, 2025.

• Techstars Accelerators – $20K + mentorship for high-potential startups. Various deadlines.

Final Word: Your Grant, Your Growth

These grants aren’t just about money—they’re about momentum. They’re about giving small-town founders the tools to scale, storytellers the platform to shine, and community builders the fuel to transform their neighborhoods.