Most new entrepreneurs wonder at some point, “Are business grants even real?”
Short answer: Yes. Absolutely.
And they can be a game-changer when you’re building a business on a tight budget.
And honestly, most people don’t even know what grants are and how to qualify.
First Things First: What are Business Grants?
Business grants are funds that you don’t have to repay. They’re offered by organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and foundations that want to support entrepreneurs who need help getting their ideas off the ground.
Unlike loans:
- You don’t owe interest.
- You don’t have to pay the money back.
- You don’t have to give up ownership or equity.
They’re essentially financial boosts for people with strong ideas, community impact, or clear business potential.
And here’s a wild statistic:
According to multiple small-business studies, hundreds of millions of grant dollars go unclaimed every year simply because people never apply.
So, if you’re reading this, consider this your nudge to apply today. Not tomorrow.
Why Grants Matter
Grants matter for anyone with a dream they’re trying to build on a stretched budget.
While grants are available to everyone, a lot of people struggle to obtain funding.
A few eye-opening numbers:
- 47% of small businesses fail because of cash-flow or funding issues.
- Most entrepreneurs start with less than $10,000, and many even less than $5,000.
- Only 12%of founders receive a bank loan when starting out.
- 65%rely on personal savings — often stretched thin.
Grants help bridge the gap.
Introducing: Launchevity’s 2025 Scholarship Initiative
We know how difficult it can be to turn an idea into a real business, especially when you’re juggling bills, kids, jobs, or simply trying to stay afloat. That’s why Launchevity is offering 10 scholarships specifically for women and minority entrepreneurs who need a hand getting their business online.
These scholarships cover the full or partial cost of a professionally built 5–7 page website for your new business — the same quality we deliver to paying clients.
Why are we doing this?
Because a website isn’t just a URL.
It’s your credibility, your first impression, your storefront, and your shot at real revenue.
Our team has 10+ years of marketing and web experience, and we’ve watched countless entrepreneurs stall simply because they lacked the upfront funds.
We’re here to change that.
And because we’re not “just another marketing agency,” we’re going one step further.
Here Are 10 Grants You Can Apply for Right Now
Anyone can apply, but some grants are women/minority focused because they’re designed to close long-standing funding gaps.
- Amber Grant for Women Entrepreneurs
- Award: $10,000 monthly; $25,000 year-end
- Who It’s For: U.S. & Canadian women-owned businesses
- Deadline: Monthly
- https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
- SoGal Startup Grant
- Award: $5,000–$10,000
- Who It’s For: Black women & nonbinary founders
- Deadline: Rolling
- https://usbusinessgrants.org/grants/sogal-black-founder-startup-grant.html
- YippityDoo Big Idea Grant
- Award: $1,000 monthly
- Who It’s For: U.S. women 18+
- Deadline: Monthly
- https://www.yippitydoo.com/small-business-grant-optin/
- HerRise Micro Grant
- Award: $1,000
- Who It’s For: Women entrepreneurs
- Deadline: Rolling
- https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise-microgrant-application/
- Women’s Empire Grant
- Award: $1,000
- Who It’s For: Women entrepreneurs
- Deadline: March–December 2025
- https://www.womensempire.org/fundapplication
- Boundless Futures Foundation Grant
- Award: Up to $25,000
- Who It’s For: Women with socially responsible business concepts
- Deadline: Quarterly
- https://theboundlessfuturesfoundation.submittable.com/submit
- The Mama Ladder International Grant
- Award: Varies
- Who It’s For: Mothers running businesses
- Deadline: September 2025
- https://themamaladder.com/grant
- FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
- Award: Up to $50,000
- Who It’s For: Any U.S. small business
- Deadline: Annual
- https://usbusinessgrants.org/grants/fedex-small-business-grant-contest.html
- Nav Quarterly $10,000 Business Grant
- Award: $10,000 winner; $5,000 runner-up
- Who It’s For: Any U.S. small business
- Deadline: Quarterly
- https://usbusinessgrants.org/resources/2022/09/20/navs-small-business-grant/
- The Halstead Grant
- Award: $7,500 cash + $1,000 merchandise
- Who It’s For: Jewelry artists launching or growing a business
- Deadline: May 2025
- https://grant.halsteadbead.com/
Final Word
If you’ve been waiting for “the right time” to start or grow your business, here’s your reminder:
This is the right time.
Apply for one grant. Apply for five. Apply for all of them.
And if a website has been holding you back, apply for the Launchevity Scholarship too — we would love to help you bring your business to life.
You deserve support on your journey, and you don’t have to build everything alone.
