OpenPrivate programOpen to for-profit businesses

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant

Verizon (administered by LISC)Closes Dec 7, 2026(55 days left)$10,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a $10,000 grant from Verizon for U.S. for-profit small businesses that complete two free Digital Ready courses or events. Ten winners are picked each month from June through December 2026, with priority for businesses in under-resourced, low-to-moderate-income communities. Nonprofits and businesses outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands should not bother applying.

Best for
For-profit small businesses in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, Businesses in under-resourced or low-to-moderate-income communities, Owners willing to complete two free Digital Ready courses or events, Retail, finance, or technology small businesses
Not for
Nonprofits and charities, Businesses outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Owners unwilling to complete two free courses or events
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business)
73
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
70
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (digital)
68
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
60
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
52
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Working capital, Technical assistance, Expansion, Training
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies
Award range
$10,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are open now and close on December 7, 2026. Winners are drawn monthly from June through December 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Every award is $10,000. There is no larger or smaller amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
For-profit small businesses based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, with an owner who is at least 18 and has a Verizon Digital Ready account. You must complete any two courses or events on the platform to unlock the application. Nonprofits are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligibility text only requires a for-profit business, an owner at least 18 years old, and a Digital Ready account, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC may qualify, but the program does not publish a specific rule on this.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Nonprofits are explicitly not eligible for this grant.

Summary

$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that complete two free Verizon Digital Ready courses or events; ten winners a month from June to December 2026.

About this grant

Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform awards $10,000 grants to small businesses that complete free online courses and events. Ten businesses are selected each month from June through December 2026, with priority for businesses in under-resourced, low-to-moderate-income communities.

Who can apply

For-profit business based in the U.S., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands

Owner at least 18 years old with a Digital Ready account

Complete any two courses or events on the Digital Ready platform to unlock the application

Nonprofits are not eligible

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Technology
  • Workforce

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