Grant funding these days is extremely limited but Verizon has done it again and is providing the opportuity to secure your part in $500k in small business grants available to help your business growth. Please read the details below for more information.
Important Note
- SBDC is not involved in the grant process. We simply have information to share with our community to make business owners aware of the opportunity
- If you need additional information beyond registering for Verizon platform and completing the two courses, please use the contact information on the platform to contact the Verizon team.
Critical Steps & Requirements (DEADLINE: 11:59PM PST on 6/30/2025)
- Register for the Verizon platform using this link: https://bit.ly/4fh4WL2 *click "register now" button in the middle of the page or uppper left corner
- Enroll in and Complete 2 of the brief courses that are available on the platform *Courses must be completed between 1/1/25 - 6/30/25
Eligibility
- Must be a small business owner (non-profits are not eligible)
- Must be a U.S.-based business
- Must complete 2 courses/events on the Verizon platform 1/1/25 - 6/30/25
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must submit application for grant through portal by 11:59pm PST on 6/30/25 *Late applications will not be considered
Award
- $10,000 grant for small business growth
As always, we are grateful that you continue to allow the San Diego & Imperial SBDC support your business needs. Since 2022, we helped 13,000+ small businesses in the region by providing 57,000+ hours of 1:1 advising and 2300+ trainings - all free of charge. This work helped business secure $1.5B+ in business funding, open 750+ businesses, create 5,500+ jobs and secure $500+M in government contracts creating$2B+ overall economic impact in the region.
If you haven't seen an SBDC advisor in the last 6 months and want help and accountability growing your business and creating your success, you can register for a 30 min. needs assessment and be directed to one of our expert advising teams here:
https://calendly.com/sdivsbdc-intake/intake-partners
We support all business from tamale carts & construction companies to medical devices & engines for satellites and everything in between! We are here to help you grow your business and create your own success and achieve your dreams!
Thank You,
Briana Weisinger, MA, MBA Assoc. Regional Dirctor, San Diego & Imperial SBDC
Ph: 619-482-6391 | https://sdivsbdc.org/
