Small Business Grants - November 2025
As the year begins to wind down, November brings a fresh round of funding opportunities for small business owners across the U.S. Whether you’re preparing for year-end goals or planning for the new year, these grants can provide the financial boost you need to grow with confidence.
From programs supporting innovation and sustainability to grants for women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses, there’s something for every entrepreneur. Explore the active opportunities below, review the eligibility details, and submit your applications before the deadlines to make the most of this month’s funding options.
Aurora Tech Award
Grant Overview: Offers part of a $100,000 prize fund to women-led tech startups, including mentorship, investor feedback, and media exposure.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S.-based startup founded or co-founded by a woman.
Less than 5 years old, and received no more than $?6 million in funding
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here
Complete the online application form with your business details and tech-product description.
Submit before the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 12, 2025.
Sephora Beauty Grant
Grant Overview: Provides a $100,000 unrestricted grant plus mentorship and visibility to a U.S.-based beauty brand founded by an under-represented founder or founding team.
Eligibility Requirements:
Business must be located in the United States.
Business must sell a consumer packaged product in one of these categories: Beauty, Haircare, Makeup/Makeup Tools, Skincare, Fragrance, Bath & Body.
Business must have generated at least USD 100,000 in annual revenue and have been operating for at least one year.
Business must be at least 51% owned by an under-represented founder (including but not limited to Black/African American, AAPI, Hispanic/Latino/Latinx, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, first-generation immigrants).
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the business profile in the Business Equity Community, then access and submit the application with a pitch deck and required documentation.
Submit the application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 28, 2025
Galaxy Grant
Grant Overview: A $2,500 award offered to women and minority small-business owners across the U.S.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S.-based business owned by a woman or minority entrepreneur.
Must meet any additional criteria listed in the application.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the online application form with your business details.
Submit by the application deadline.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025.
Amber Grant for Women
Grant Overview: Awards $10,000 each month to a woman entrepreneur, with an additional $25,000 awarded annually to one of the monthly winners.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a woman entrepreneur.
- Business must be based in the U.S.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Complete the online application form and pay the $15 application fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Application Deadline: Ongoing Monthly Deadline
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses
Grant Overview: The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses operating within the United States.
- Minimum of 1 year in business
How to Apply:
- Visit the grant details page here.
Application Opening: April 22, 2025
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center Grants
Grant Overview: Provides grants to minority-owned businesses to support growth and competitiveness.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Business must be minority-owned.
- Business must be based in the U.S.
How to Apply:
- Visit the program page here.
- Complete the application and provide necessary documentation.
- Submit before the deadline.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
Grant Overview: Provides $2,500 microgrants to help small businesses cover essential expenses and invest in growth opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must have been in business for at least two years.
Have 1–2 employees (including the owner).
Annual revenues of $50,000 or more.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Complete the application form with required business information.
Submit the application; rolling deadlines apply.
Application Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted year-round.
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) – City of Chicago
Grant Overview: Provides funding for permanent building improvements and repairs for small businesses located in designated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts within Chicago.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a small business operating in a designated TIF district in Chicago.
Eligible properties include commercial and industrial facilities.
How to Apply:
Visit the program page here.
Check if your business is located within an eligible TIF district.
Complete the application form and submit all required documentation.
Application Timeline: The program rolls out on the 1st of each month across different TIF districts in Chicago and remains open until the 30th. Eligibility rotates by district—check the rollout calendar to see when your area qualifies.
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