Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants
Verizon
About the Grant
Verizon is awarding $5,000 grants to small businesses based in California, New York, and West Virginia. These grants are issued by Verizon, in partnership with LISC, to help entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses. The grants will be awarded directly to selected business owners and do not need to be repaid.
These grants are made in partnership with Verizon's Digital Ready courses. To be eligible for a grant, business owners must complete one Digital Ready course, virtual event (including recorded events), or in-person event. Applications are due March 31, 2026.
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