We believe that all women should have the opportunity to sustain themselves and achieve gender equality. Giving Joy awards one-time, micro grants of up to $500.00 (five hundred US Dollars) to women-led initiatives – giving women entrepreneurs critical resources to start businesses, acquire skills, sustain operations, improve ideas, and advance gender equality worldwide.
Amount: $250–$500
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Eligibility / Requirements: Women 18+, global, any legal business/trade (existing or new)
The NBPA Foundation provides strategic funding and support while also communicating the players’ endeavors to the world in order to accelerate and maximize the impact.
Amount: Varies by project
Deadline: October 31, 2026 (Webinar Sept 28)
Eligibility / Requirements: 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on youth workforce readiness (ages 14–24) in 28 NBA team markets
Shophand brings accessible AI, human experts, funding opportunities, and practical business tools together in one place. Shophand’s grant programs for small business owners. They provide funding opportunities through monthly, quarterly and seasonal grant cycles. Application fees vary based on grant program.
Amount: $5,000 ($2.5k cash + $2.5k tech)
Deadline: November 30, 2026 (Round 2)
Eligibility / Requirements: U.S. for-profit under 50 employees & <$5M revenue (Free account registration required to access application)
Established in 1970, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), was formed to serve as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and to provide leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians.
Amount: Varies by award
Deadline: Rolling / Varies by program
Eligibility / Requirements: Librarians, literacy initiatives, and library orgs serving Black communities