Running a hospitality business means keeping a close eye on every dollar—especially as operators continue to navigate rising costs and tight margins. ORLA regularly shares resources that may help members strengthen their businesses, build new skills and access funding opportunities.

Here are several small business grant programs and resources currently accepting applications.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10,000 Grants

Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready platform offers free, on-demand courses and events designed to help small business owners strengthen skills in areas such as marketing, financial management, technology and operations.

For 2026, Verizon and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are also awarding $10,000 grants to 10 small businesses each month through December. Owners of for-profit small businesses can unlock the grant application by completing any combination of two eligible courses or events. Apply once and your application remains eligible for upcoming 2026 awards.

Learn more and apply: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Fund Her Future: $45,000 Grants for Women-Owned Businesses

H&R Block’s Fund Her Future program is accepting applications from women-owned small businesses. Four recipients will each receive a $45,000 grant, along with one year of complimentary services including tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and business structure analysis.

Applicants must be U.S. residents and own an established business that generated at least $20,000 in revenue in 2025. Applications are due September 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

Learn more and apply: H&R Block Fund Her Future

Amber Grants for Women-Owned Businesses

WomensNet offers several ongoing grant opportunities for women entrepreneurs, including its $10,000 monthly Amber Grant. Applicants submit one application to be considered for grants for which their business qualifies, and selected monthly winners may also be eligible for $50,000 year-end grants.

Businesses must be at least 50% woman-owned and based in the United States or Canada. Monthly applications close on the last day of each month. WomensNet also offers rotating grants for specific industries; its Food & Beverage category is awarded annually in March.

Learn more and apply: Amber Grants / WomensNet

NASE Growth Grants: Up to $4,000

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) offers Growth Grants of up to $4,000 to help small businesses invest in areas such as equipment, marketing, software, hiring and employee training.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are available to NASE members. Annual members may apply immediately; monthly members must be members in good standing for 90 days before applying.

Learn more: NASE Growth Grants

A Reminder Before You Apply

Grant requirements, deadlines and availability can change. ORLA does not administer these programs, so operators should review the sponsoring organization’s eligibility requirements and application details before applying.

Information verified September 3, 2026.