Small Business Majority

09/02/2026

Want to know how to put your business in the running for a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grant?

- Create a free account on the Digital Ready platform
- Complete any combination of two courses, virtual events, or in-person events (offered in English and Spanish)
- Submit your application. It takes about 30 minutes

Then, sit tight. Ten small businesses are selected every month from June through December 2026, and your application stays active for every remaining drawing

Get started today!

Discover and apply for small business grants. Learn eligibility requirements, check application deadlines, and secure funding for your growth.

09/01/2026

Grant opportunity: Texas small business owners who are expanding into international markets may be eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 through the STEP program. Apply by September 10.

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08/31/2026

Supporting Virginia's small businesses means supporting the people who start them, work for them and keep them going.

Small businesses believe they and their employees deserve the freedom to make their own decisions about their health and their futures. In fact, 72% of women entrepreneurs support ensuring people have the right to receive abortion care under federal law. That's why we're supporting ballot initiative 1, which will protect Virginian's freedom to make reproductive healthcare decisions without fear of government interference or criminal punishment.

08/28/2026

Our quarterly survey tracks the small business experience. We use our findings to advocate in Washington and in state capitols. Make your voice heard through this short survey.

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08/28/2026

The economy thrives when small business owners and workers can build their lives and careers on their own terms.

Nearly two-thirds of women small business owners say their ability to decide if and when to have children has allowed them to advance in their career and start their own businesses.

Reproductive freedom is a small business issue. That’s why we’re proud to stand with Virginians for Reproductive Freedom and urge Virginians to vote YES on 1 this November.

08/28/2026

Colorado: There is a ballot initiative this November that will replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated structure. Want to know more about it and how it could impact your small business? Join us, the Bell Policy Center and Colorado Fiscal Institute on September 22!

Initiative 195 is set to appear on Colorado's ballot this November, a measure that will replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated structure to fund priorities like healthcare, childcare and education. Join Small Business Majority, the Bell Policy Center and Colorado Fiscal Institute for a...

08/27/2026

California: Have you or your employees used the state's Paid Family Leave program? As we advocate for updates and expansions of the program, we want to hear your experience.

California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program allows workers to take paid time off to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member—funded through employee contributions to State Disability Insurance (SDI). Since 2025, the program provides up to 8 weeks of paid leave, and employee...

08/26/2026

Our partners at Startup Colorado are taking applications for their next Growth Challenge from rural entrepreneurs in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley region. This program delivers hands-on mentorship and practical tools tailored to your region's unique economic landscape. You will work directly with advisors and connect with a cohort of local founders navigating similar growth points. Apply by August 28.

08/24/2026

Applications due today: The Digital Ready AI Accelerator is a free, exclusive 12-week program, sponsored by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready in partnership with Next Street. Starting this September, it's designed to move small business owners from exploring AI to actually using it, with expert support every step of the way.

Here's what the 12 weeks look like: pick one process in your business—like marketing, sales, operations, or data analysis—and build a real AI-driven workflow around it.

Along the way, expect:
- Weekly expert-led workshops with guest speakers from leading AI organizations including Google, OpenAI Academy, IBM Skills Build, and more.
- Hands-on access to leading AI platforms to test tools using your own business instead of guessing.
- A dedicated mentor through weekly group sessions and one-on-one coaching while building an implementation plan.

08/19/2026

North Carolina: Whether you've just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has grant opportunities that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need it most. Learn more about their $10k Micro grant and $50k Seed grant. Applications are due August 24.

Fall 2026 Grant Cycle MICRO ($10K) & SEED ($50K) Applications Now Open! Applications Due: August 24th (5:00 PM EST.) APPLY NOW Whether you have just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you...