The Hustler’s MicroGrant offers $1,000 in funding to U.S. small business owners and entrepreneurs who need financial support to start, grow, or strengthen their businesses. The program welcomes businesses at all stages, including those that haven’t started making money yet.
What You Can Win
The Hustler’s MicroGrant offers $1,000 grants each month to selected entrepreneurs.
Finalists are chosen monthly, but only grant recipients are notified. The program does not specify how many grants are awarded each month.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the Hustler’s MicroGrant, you must:
- Be a small business owner or entrepreneur in the United States.
- Be working to start, grow, or stabilize a business.
- Have a clear plan for how you would use the grant money to support your business.
Businesses in any industry can apply, including agriculture, arts, beauty, food and beverage, technology, and retail.
There is no minimum revenue requirement, so you can apply even if your business is brand new and hasn’t made any sales.
How to Apply
To apply, you’ll need to complete an online application with information about yourself and your business.
The application asks for your business name, logo, website or social media links, a headshot, and a description of what your business does. You’ll also need to explain how you would use the $1,000 grant to help your business.
You’ll be asked to provide your contact information and a mailing address where a grant check could be sent if you’re selected.
Applications are evaluated based on your business vision, its potential impact, and how the funding would help you move forward.
Cost
There is a $15 non-refundable application fee to cover administrative costs.
About the Program
The Hustler’s MicroGrant was created by Deja Vu Parker of WBLS in partnership with HerSuiteSpot and the Yva Jourdan Foundation. The program aims to help entrepreneurs access funding to pursue their business goals.
Where to Apply
Applications open monthly. You can find the current application and learn more about the program on the official Hustler’s MicroGrant website.
Metadata
Business Stage: All stages, from pre-revenue startups to established businesses
Eligibility: U.S. small business owners and entrepreneurs who have a clear plan to use the funding to start, grow, or stabilize a business. No minimum revenue requirement.
Funding Types: Grant (microgrant)
Industries: All industries, including agriculture, arts, beauty, food and beverage, technology, and retail
Locations: United States
Provider: Hustler’s MicroGrant, created by Deja Vu Parker of WBLS in partnership with HerSuiteSpot and the Yva Jourdan Foundation
Minimum Award: $1,000
Maximum Award: $1,000
Award Description: A $1,000 microgrant offered monthly to selected U.S. entrepreneurs and small business owners. Grant funds are distributed by check.
Number of Awards: Not specified by the provider