Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
May 14, 2025
National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through the Growth Grants program through small business grants.
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
May 14, 2025
Verizon’s Digital Ready Small Business program aims to provide free courses, mentorship, networking and grants for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital economy.
Grants & Funding
Boundless Futures EmpowerHER Quarterly Grant; Deadline is May 2
April 23, 2025
Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF) grants are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who are using their businesses to solve social issues through their product or business model that includes poverty & hunger, sustainability & the environment, and strong communities.
Entrepreneur Resources
Famous Amos Ingredients For Success Entrepreneurs Initiative Award Program
April 08, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE 4/23/2025 - The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative is an annual national award program that creates pathways for early-stage Black business owners to thrive by providing $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, networking, and educational resources.
Entrepreneur Resources
Grant for Women-Owned Environmental and Economic Sustainability Businesses
April 08, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE 4/30/2025 - Are you a woman-owned sustainability business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant...
Disaster Preparedness
SBA Extends Hurricane Milton Physical Disaster Loan Deadline to April 27
March 06, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for Physical Disaster Loans (PDLs) to April 27.
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 06, 2025
The National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) is offering $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. *Note: Eligibility requirements include membership of NASE.
Grants & Funding
Are You Ready to Seek Funds for Your Business?
February 27, 2025
Explore Volusia Business Resource's Funding Readiness Center (FRC) for guidance to help you prepare for your funding journey.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA to Host Informational Sessions on Mitigation Strategies and Loan Assistance
February 06, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a virtual informational session to help Volusia County homeowners and business owners understand how they may strengthen their properties against future hazards and access SBA loans for mitigation improvements.
Grants & Funding
Boundless Futures EmpowerHER Quarterly Grant; Deadline is Feb. 15
February 06, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES FEB. 15 @ 11:59 PM - Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF) empowers, embraces, and elevates female entrepreneurs through grants to new businesses and likeminded nonprofits. BFF grants are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who are using their businesses to solve social issues through their product or business model.
