Over $3 Mill in Jan 2026 Grant Opportunities

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Below is January’s top grants currently available for small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs.

Artists & Mothers Grant — $25,000 | Jan 2 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: NYC-based artists who identify as mothers with children under 3
• Description: Artists & Mothers is committed to supporting artists who identify as mothers at an inflection point in their careers.
• Link: Application

Visible Hands EDC NYC Founder Fellowship — $10,000 | Extended to Jan 7 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Underrepresented founders in NYC building high-growth tech or tech-enabled startups.
• Description: A 14-week hybrid fellowship program that provides non-dilutive cash, mentorship, and access to a powerful network of investors and peers in the NYC tech ecosystem.
• Link: Application + Guidelines

Viarae Serve & Celebrate Contest — $2,000-$10,000 | Jan 9 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. residents (excluding UT), 21+
• Description: In partnership with Hoorae Media, Viarae is awarding cash prizes for creators who showcase how they build and celebrate community.
• Link: Application + Rules

Amex Shop Small Grants Program — $20,000 Grant | Jan 16 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. small businesses
• Description: In partnership with Main Street America, this program funds businesses strengthening their local communities.
• Link: Application

NY State / NYFA Artist Fellowship — $8,000 | Jan 27 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Artists living in New York State or Tribal Nations within NY
  Description: Craft/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, Poetry, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts
• Link: Application

WIN Culture & Practices Challenge — $2.5-$5 Million | Dec 11 (Registration Deadline) | Jan 27 (Application Deadline)

• Eligibility: Organizations (non-profits, governments, education, healthcare) aiming to improve organizational culture and work practices.
• Description: The WIN Culture & Practices Challenge seeks trailblazing, evidence-based, and scalable approaches to address the key barriers women face at work and advance processes, standards, and norms that help everyone thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
• Link: Application + Rules

Staten Island Arts Grants — $750-$5,000 | Jan 31 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Staten Island–based artists and organizations
• Description: Multiple grant opportunities supporting local arts and culture.
• Link: Application

Santander X Cultivate Small Business — $2,500–20,000 | Feb 2 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Food-based businesses in underserved communities
• Description: Get co-production support and join a six-month lab specifically designed for independent storytellers on social media. Create up to 12 original videos for Independent Lens and PBS social channels,
• Link: Application

AT&T Untold Stories x Tribeca Film Festival — $1.2M | Feb 6 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: U.S. or Puerto Rico–based underrepresented filmmakers
• Description: At the 2026 Tribeca Festival, 5 new filmmaking teams will pitch their original feature scripted film projects to an esteemed committee of industry professionals to decide who will be the next $1.2 million dollar recipient.
• Link: Application

Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship — $5,000 | Feb 12 (Deadline)

• Eligibility: Filmmakers ages 18–25 (global)
• Description: The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next 10 Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellows. Submit a one- to 15-minute short that shows your artistic vision and unique voice as a filmmaker.
• Link: Application

If this resonated with you, you’re exactly who I write for. I’m Dre Steinberg, founder of Designed to Conquer, helping entrepreneurs build digital presence with clarity and intention.
If you’re growing your business this year, explore my top tools:

• 📌 Grant List 2025: www.designedtoconquer.com/granthub
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