Amplify Your Brand Verizon Digital Ready

$17,000 in-kind (national cash grant listed at $10,000); awarded monthly, up to 10 winners per month.

Applications accepted throughout 2026; final decisions by January 12, 2027.

AMOUNT

$17,000 in-kind (national cash grant listed at $10,000); awarded monthly, up to 10 winners per month.

AMOUNT

$17,000 in-kind (national cash grant listed at $10,000); awarded monthly, up to 10 winners per month.

DEADLINE

Applications accepted throughout 2026; final decisions by January 12, 2027.

DEADLINE

Applications accepted throughout 2026; final decisions by January 12, 2027.

FUNDING TYPE

Program

CAN YOU GET THIS?

Open to all for-profit small business owners in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.

You must be 18 or older, own a for-profit business, and complete any two eligible courses or events on the Verizon Digital Ready platform to unlock the application. Owners of multiple businesses may only apply for one.

YOUR REAL ODDS

10 businesses are selected each month from June through December 2026, meaning roughly 70 grants will be awarded this cycle.

Verizon has awarded over 1,500 grants since 2021 and partners with LISC to distribute more than 145 grants per year across all programs. If not selected in a given month, your application stays in consideration through the end of the year.

WHAT IT TAKES

Register on Verizon Digital Ready platform — 15–30 minutes
Complete two eligible courses or events — A few hours, anytime in 2026
Submit the grant application — 1–2 hours

WORTH KNOWING

You only need to apply once and your application remains eligible for every monthly selection round from June through December 2026, so there is no benefit to waiting.

Apply on the funder’s site →

SR&ED Tax Credit (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)

Up to 35% of eligible R&D expenditures, claimed annually.

Canadian startups and small businesses doing R&D can claim back up to 35% of eligible R&D costs annually through their tax return.

Generation She Work at Startups

No cash award; placement into full-time roles at partner startups plus access to a private professional network.

Female-identifying individuals seeking full-time roles at tech startups can apply, globally, on a rolling basis.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Varies; financial support provided for the stay, no participation fee.

Early-stage or aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe can join a funded exchange with an experienced business owner in another participating country.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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