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Grant for U.S. for-profit small businesses, providing $10,000 funding for digital adoption and business growth.
Verizon provides $10,000 grants to U.S. for-profit businesses that complete digital skills milestones on the Digital Ready learning portal, combining education with direct financial support.
U.S. for-profit businesses that complete designated learning milestones on the Digital Ready portal, including courses on digital marketing, cybersecurity, social media, and financial management.
$10,000 with no repayment or equity, plus free access to business courses, one-on-one coaching, and peer networking through the Digital Ready platform.
Sign up for the free Verizon Digital Ready portal, complete self-paced learning milestones, then apply for the grant. Winners are selected periodically from eligible businesses.
Retail shops, restaurants, service businesses, and startups using grants to improve e-commerce, online ordering, digital marketing, and initial digital infrastructure across the U.S.
The Verizon Digital Ready Grant is a $10,000 funding program administered by Verizon in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Next Street, and Hello Alice. To qualify for this capital, applicants must be for-profit enterprises based in the United States and complete at least two milestones on the digital portal, such as online courses, live coaching sessions, or community events. The initiative has distributed over $15 million in grants since 2021, with the Fall 2025 application cycle opening on October 1 and closing on December 10 to select 50 recipients. As part of the Citizen Verizon corporate mandate, the platform provides free training to help digitize one million enterprises by 2030. This resource targets small business owners seeking capital and technical assistance for digital transformation, prioritizing women, veterans, entrepreneurs of color, and founders from historically underserved communities.
The Verizon Digital Ready Grant provides $10,000 to U.S. for-profit businesses that complete milestone activities on Verizon's Digital Ready learning portal. The program combines digital skills education with direct financial support, helping small business owners build digital capabilities while earning grant eligibility. Verizon created the program as part of its commitment to helping small businesses succeed in the digital economy.
U.S. for-profit businesses are eligible after completing designated milestones on the Verizon Digital Ready portal. These milestones typically include completing online courses on digital skills such as marketing, cybersecurity, social media, and financial management. Businesses must be registered in the United States and in good standing. The program is designed to be accessible to small businesses at any stage, from startups to established companies looking to improve their digital presence.
A $10,000 grant awarded after completing the Digital Ready portal milestones. The grant requires no repayment or equity. Additionally, the Digital Ready platform provides free access to business courses, one-on-one coaching sessions, and peer networking opportunities. The combination of education and funding means recipients build valuable digital skills while receiving capital to implement what they learn. Grants can be used for any business purpose.
Sign up for the Verizon Digital Ready portal and complete the required learning milestones. Once milestones are met, you become eligible to apply for the $10,000 grant. Grant applications are typically reviewed periodically, with winners selected from the pool of eligible businesses. The portal is free to join and the courses are self-paced, making it accessible regardless of schedule or prior digital experience. Visit the Verizon Digital Ready website to get started.
Verizon Digital Ready grants have supported small businesses across the United States, including retail shops improving their e-commerce presence, restaurants building online ordering systems, service businesses enhancing their digital marketing, and startups establishing their initial digital infrastructure. The program has helped thousands of small business owners develop digital literacy alongside receiving grant funding.