Small Business
Financial Resources
Which financial resource is right for me?
There are several types of funding options available to meet your small and medium business's needs. Each type has specific characteristics that are important to understand. Multiple funding types may be suitable for you.
Disclaimer: the recommendations are not exhaustive and do NOT guarantee approval.
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Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding may be right for your business if the business has a large, supportive network willing to contribute to its success.
Grants
Grants are typically a no regret funding option, especially for businesses that are struggling financially, as the money does not need to be paid back.
Investment
Investors provide capital for a business usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.
Loans
Loans allow a business the flexibility to cover their expenses or make necessary investments, while paying back the money over time, typically with some interest.
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Verizon Digital Ready
Register and complete resources to access a $10,000 grant application. To complement the hundreds of free resources on Digital Ready, Verizon is awarding 50 small businesses with $10,000 grants.
Eligibility:
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or US Virgin Islands. Nonprofits are not eligible.
Applicants may apply for one business only and must be over the age of 18.
Terms:
Complete any combination of two eligible courses or events between July 1, 2025 and December 10, 2025 to unlock the application.
Submit the application by 11:59 PM (PST) on December 10, 2025.
Late applications will not be considered.
Max Amount:
Program deadline:
Application deadline:
Dec. 10, 2025
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Founders First Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program
Determine the funding readiness of your business and gain access to on-demand self-guided program
Access a wide-range of capital funders through our funder matchmaking sessions based on your business needs
Certified suppliers from eligible states will receive a $5,000 grant, totaling $200,000 in growth capital
Eligibility:
- Active or Pursuing a Small Business Certification: Recognized certifications issued by national or state-based organizations (for example MBE, WBE, DBE, DVBE, VOSB, LGBTBE, 8a, SDB, SBA etc.).
- Generating between $250,000 to $10 million in annual revenue
- Business is headquartered in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia or Washington D.C.
- Business-to-business (B2B) and/or business-to-government (B2G model)
Terms:
Max Amount:
$5,000
Program deadline:
Application deadline: