These April small businesses grants are aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses across different industries. Whether funding is needed for expansion, innovation, or sustainability initiatives, these grants can provide essential financial support. Explore some of the April small businesses grant opportunities available with their respective eligibility details and application deadlines.
Pitch Perfect Grant
The Pitch Perfect Grant, a collaboration between Pink Print, Ellie Talks Money, and Skip, is offering a $5,000 grant to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses. Open to individuals age 18 and older in the U.S. or Canada with an active business, this grant aims to support and scale businesses to reach important financial goals. Applicants must submit their applications by April 15, 2025. Apply now.
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
The program by the Feed the Soul Foundation is an initiative that addresses food injustice through supportive resources and training for culinary businesses. Winners are awarded a $15,000 stipend plus six months of tailored consultations and specialized training services. Applications are open now through April 15, 2025. Apply now.
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, now in its fifth year, awards $50,000 to three Black-owned start-up businesses in the U.S. In partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., this annual program supports Black entrepreneurs with capital, valuable resources, and access to a strong professional network. Eligible businesses must be at least 90% Black-owned, under five years old, and owned by individuals aged 21 or older. Applications must include a pitch video and business overview and are open through April 23, 2025. Apply now.
Skip $10,000 Small Business Grants
Skip is offering its $10,000 Small Business Grants to entrepreneurs across the U.S. to provide financial support for small businesses. With a limited number of applications accepted, qualified applicants have a greater chance of receiving funding. Applications are due by April 25, 2025. Apply now.
Enthuse Foundation’s Paying It Forward Grant Program
The Enthuse Foundation’s Paying It Forward Grant Program will award eight grants totaling $37,000 to women entrepreneurs running full-time consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have not previously received funding from the Foundation; they must be able to demonstrate both financial need and a clear plan for how they will use the grant. Eligible businesses may apply for specific grants, such as $10,000 for operating costs or $2,500 each for business insurance or tools, depending on their needs. Applications close on April 28, 2025, and recipients will be notified in June 2025. Apply now.
Based in New York, Stephen Freeman is a Senior Editor at Trending Insurance News. Previously he has worked for Forbes and The Huffington Post. Steven is a graduate of Risk Management at the University of New York.