Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
This grant is provided by Verizon & LISC
Grant Amount
$10KOpen date
Grant Frequency
Monthly (rolling)
About This Grant
Verizon and LISC are offering $10,000 grants to small businesses through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis anytime in 2026, and awardees are chosen monthly. Final decisions will be given by January 12, 2027.
How to qualify (account creation and courses required):
- Create an account: Register for free on Verizon’s Digital Ready website.
- Complete two courses or events: Finish any two of the free Digital Ready courses or events.
- Apply for the grant: After completing the two courses or events, submit your grant application.
100% Free. Any small business can register for free, with no Verizon commitment required.
Learn on your time. Digital Ready resources are available whenever it works for you.
How You Can Use the Funds
- No specifics are listed on the Verizon website; funds are assumed to be for general business expenses.
- All taxes associated with the acceptance and/or uses of cash awarded are the sole responsibility of the individual grantee.
Documents Required
- Create a Digital Ready account and complete two free courses or events before applying to unlock the grant application.
Eligibility Requirements
- Owners of small businesses. Non-profit business owners are not eligible. Applicants must be over the age of 18.
- Step 1: Create a free account on Verizon's Digital Ready program website.
- Step 2: Complete any two of Digital Ready's free courses or events (recorded events included).
- Step 3: Submit the grant application. Applicants may apply for one business only.
