If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or sustainability leader looking to grow your business and amplify your impact, 2025 offers exciting funding and recognition opportunities. From $10,000 grants to international exposure, here’s a curated list of the most promising small business grants and award competitions you can apply for this month. Act fast—some deadlines are just days away!
Applications are open for the Amex Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program 2025. Funded by American Express Canada and administered by DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, 100 Canadian small businesses with community significance, owned by individuals experiencing economic hardship, will be selected to receive a $10,000 CAD grant and mentoring support from DMZ.
Applications are now open for the Honeycomb Celebration Small Business Grant 2025, a unique opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs to access $2,500 in funding to take their business to the next level. This grant is designed to support small business owners who are ready to make meaningful progress—whether that means launching a new product or service, expanding their customer reach through strategic marketing, investing in new tools or technology, improving day-to-day operations, or enhancing sustainability efforts.
Nominations are now open for Forbes’ second annual Sustainability Leaders list, spotlighting 50 of the most inspiring leaders across the globe who are catalyzing a sustainable future. Focused on tangible impact, the list is a directory of those actively implementing innovative and material solutions to the climate crisis.
Are you eager to visit Germany for free while making a real impact? The One Young World (OYW) Break the Hate Challenge 2025, powered by PACT’s Subversive Radical Goodness initiative, is the perfect opportunity for young leaders ready to stand up against hate in their communities.
Applications are now open for the Cécred x BeyGOOD Salon & Barbershop Business Grant Program 2025. As part of a $500,000 commitment to support small businesses in the beauty industry, the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund is proud to offer $370,000 in funding to directly assist salon and barbershop owners who have experienced financial hardship.
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Type of Opportunity | Competitions and Awards |
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Deadline | Varies |
Country | WorldWide |
Open to | International Students |