May 2026 Grant Opportunities: Funding for Emerging Founders

🚨💰💪🏾GRANTS & FUNDING FOR MAY 2026

💰May 2026 Grants💰

💰Halstead Grant - Apply here💵

If you’re an emerging jewelry brand founder, this is one of the most established industry-specific grants out there. Complete this 15-question application for a strong mix of funding and industry credibility.

Grant Amount: $7,500
Due Date: 5/1/26

💰Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program - Apply here💵

Real heroes don’t always wear capes. If you’re showing up with courage, perseverance, and integrity to make a local community impact, this 5-figure reward is for you.

Grant Amount: $20,000
Due Date: 5/15/26

💰Dream Makers Founders Grant - Apply here💵

Elevate your innovation. 5 underrepresented founders will have the opportunity to receive $25K in funding to scale their business success.

Grant Amount: $25,000
Due Date: 5/30/26

💰WomensNet Startup Grant - Apply here💵

Still early in your founder journey? This 5-figure funding can bring your big idea to life.

Grant Amount: $10,000
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰Amber Grant for Women - Apply here💵

Real support for the woman founder who is building with heart. Keep moving without overthinking every next step with 1 application that gives you a shot at 5-figure monthly and larger annual grants.

Grant Amount: $10,000
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰Hustler’s MicroGrant - Apply here💵

You’re doing the work and just need an extra boost of capital to support what’s next. U.S.-business owners, this is yours for the taking!

Grant Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰HerRise MicroGrant - Apply here💵

If you’re building with intention and resourcefulness, this grant meets you there. It’s designed to support women of color founders with capital you can actually use right now.

Grant Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰YippityDoo Big Idea Grant - Apply here💵

Ambition rewarded. Access the funding, hands-on mentorship, and support you need to launch or grow your business.

Grant Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰Freed Fellowship Grant - Apply here💵

Funding without the fine print. Unlock no-strings-attached funding, along with podcast visibility, community support, and strategy coaching.

Grant Amount: $500
Due Date: 5/31/26

💰Entreprenista Evolve Grant with GIMME Beauty - Apply here💵

Ready for funding that matches your momentum? Our seasonal grant is for revenue-generating women founders ($100K+ annually, in business 1+ year) who are ready to scale with real resources behind them.

Grant Amount: $5,000
Due Date: 6/19/26

💰Women Founders Grant - Apply here💵
Grant Amount: $5,000
Due Date: Rolling

💰Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant - Apply here💵
Grant Amount: $10,000
Due Date: Apply once and remain eligible for the opportunity to be selected for a $10k grant all year long.

💰💰💰More info/apply: https://www.entreprenista.com/articles/may-2026-grants

Source: Entreprenista

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