Secretsos™ Small Business Grant Information
This grant is provided by Secretsos™
Grant Amount
$2,500Open date
April 1, 2025Application Deadline
June 30, 2025Grant Frequency
Quarterly
About This Grant
The Secretsos™ Small Business Grant is a funding opportunity to help U.S.-based small business owners overcome financial challenges, grow their companies, and make a positive impact in their communities. It’s focused on supporting those who might be overlooked by traditional investors, such as startups and businesses in underserved areas.
How You Can Use the Funds
- The recipient can use the funds at their discretion to support or grow their business, including hiring, overcoming financial hurdles, innovating, or any business growth activities.
- The grant is not restricted to a specific expense; however, applicants should explain in their application how the funds will make an impact.
Documents Required
- Personal and business details (information form).
- Explanation of what makes their business unique and how funds will be used.
- Description of steps being taken for business and personal development.
- Payment of a $15 application fee (non-refundable).
- If awarded, winners must submit: affidavit of eligibility, liability waiver and publicity release, and tax form (W-9 or equivalent) with Social Security Number (for tax purposes)
- No formal business plan is required, but thoughtful explanations are important.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Reside in and have an active business in eligible states/territories in the U.S. (Excludes businesses based in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island).
- Have ownership in a legally registered business entity (corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.).
- Meet at least one special criterion: financially distressed (denied or ineligible for a bank loan), or woman-owned, veteran-owned, or minority-owned business, located in an economic development zone
- Special grants are available for: Utah HVAC business owners or apprentices, or Native American business owners with tribal membership
- Employees of Secretsos or affiliated companies and their immediate family are not eligible.