GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$10,000 one-time grant; awarded monthly (10 per month) across the 2026 cycle.
Apply anytime in 2026; monthly reviews run June–December 2026; final decisions by January 12, 2027.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
10 businesses are selected each month from June through December 2026, for roughly 70–80 grants awarded this cycle out of 145+ total this year.
If not selected in a given month, your application stays in the pool through December — so applying early gives you more review windows. Competition is national and open to all industries, which means volume is likely high.
WHAT IT TAKES
Register on the Verizon Digital Ready platform — 15–30 minutes
Complete any two eligible courses or events — A few hours, self-paced anytime in 2026
Submit the grant application — 1–2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
Applying early in 2026 is strategically better — your application gets considered in every monthly review from June onward, giving you up to seven chances at selection rather than fewer if you apply late in the year.
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