April 2026 Small Business Grants: Up to $25,000 Available, Apply by April 23

The Detroit Regional Chamber highlighted several active funding programs for U.S. small businesses in April 2026. Current opportunities include grants of $1,000, $10,000, and up to $25,000, with different eligibility rules and deadlines.

What the Funding Covers

• 2026 Pride Fund: $1,000 microgrants for eligible LGBTQIA+ business owners, plus business accelerator access for finalists.
• Skip Grants: Two grants of $10,000 for eligible U.S. entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• NAACP x L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund: Six grants of $25,000 for beauty-industry entrepreneurs.

Who Can Apply

• Pride Fund: U.S.-based businesses with owners who identify as LGBTQIA+, generally with 2 to 10 employees.
• Skip Grants: U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners age 18+.
• NAACP x L’Oréal Fund: Entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, focused on historically excluded and marginalized founders.

How to Apply

• Skip $10,000 Grants Deadline: April 17, 2026 — Apply via Skip
• NAACP x L’Oréal Deadline: April 23, 2026 — Apply via Hello Alice
• Pride Fund Window: Pre-registration is open now; full application opens in April 2026 — Apply via Founders First CDC

Before You Submit

Check each program’s rules for location, business type, employee count, and documentation requirements. Deadlines vary, so submit early if your business is eligible.

Source: Detroit Regional Chamber