Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10,000 Grants Available Throughout 2026

Verizon, working with LISC, is offering more than 145 grants this year through its Digital Ready program. Eligible small businesses can submit one application in 2026 and stay in the running for recurring $10,000 grant awards throughout the year.

What the Funding Covers

The program is built to support long-term business growth and sustainability.

• General business growth support
• Operational improvements
• Digital capability upgrades
• Business education through the Digital Ready platform

Who Can Apply

According to Verizon, applicants must be owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands and be 18 or older.

• Business type: For-profit small business
• Location: United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Age: Owner must be 18+
• One business only: Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business

How to Apply

• Application trigger: Complete any two eligible Digital Ready courses or events in 2026
• Apply once: One application keeps you eligible for monthly awards through the year
• Review window: Applications are reviewed monthly from June through December 2026
• Final decisions: All applicants will receive a final decision by January 12, 2027
• Apply: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready funding page

Why It Matters

This is one of the cleaner national grant options for small businesses because the eligibility is broad, the funding amount is explicit, and Verizon keeps applications active across multiple award cycles instead of forcing owners to reapply every month.

Source: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready