Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 National Grant
Small business owners across the United States and eligible territories can apply for $10,000 non-repayable grants designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their enterprises. Verizon partners with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to award these funds through a rolling 2026 application process.
Overview
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 National Grant is a funding initiative offered in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). It is designed to provide non-repayable capital and educational resources to for-profit small businesses across the United States and eligible U.S. territories.
Eligibility
- Open to for-profit small businesses; nonprofit organizations are not eligible.
- Applicants must be based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Business owners managing multiple companies may apply on behalf of only one business.
- Applicants must register for a Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account and complete any combination of two qualifying courses or events between January 1, 2026, and December 7, 2026, to unlock the grant application.
- Priority is given to businesses operating in under-resourced, low-to-moderate income communities and to applicants who have not previously received a Digital Ready grant.
How to Apply
- Register for a free account on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.
- Complete the required combination of two qualifying courses, virtual events, or eligible in-person events between January 1, 2026, and December 7, 2026.
- Once unlocked, access the application through the Funding section and grant details page.
- Submit one complete application for the 2026 funding cycle.
Benefits
- A $10,000 grant that does not need to be repaid.
- A rolling application model where a single submission remains under consideration for subsequent monthly selections from June through December 2026 if not chosen initially.
- Access to free educational courses and networking events focused on marketing, business development, and digital tools.
- Application availability in both English and Spanish.
Deadline
The program utilizes a rolling application structure with monthly reviews taking place from June through December 2026. The prerequisite learning activities must be completed by December 7, 2026, and all applicants are expected to receive their final status by January 12, 2027.