Business Resources
January 2026 Grants & Resources For Black-Owned Beauty Brands
Level up your business with these free grants and resources.
Each month, Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide pulls up with a list of resources for beauty entrepreneurs and brand owners to which they can apply, pitch or submit. With Black-centered grants under fire, this list has become even more essential for start-ups and solopreneurs looking to get stable footing.
Scroll through for info on current opportunities you can apply or tap in to help your business thrive.
Hey Helen Microgrant
This privately funded initiative by Visionaries that invests in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S. Each grant cycle, one founder will receive a $10K unrestricted cash award — designed to fuel whatever moves your business forward, whether that’s operations, growth, marketing, hiring, or infrastructure.
Upcoming Deadline: December 30, 2025
Apply here: thegenxperience.com
Change It Up Fall Grant
Honeycomb Credit is offering up a $5K grant to eligible businesses that have used its services within the last three to six months. Funds can be used for anything from new product launch and equipment purchases to marketing and general business expenses.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Apply here: honeycombcredit.com
HerRise Micro Grant
Each month, HerRise gives a $500 microgrant to a U.S.-based woman of color-owned small business. Non-profits, franchises, direct sellers, authorized resellers, and independent consultants are not eligible. Applications are due on the last day of the month.
Deadline: December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
Apply here: hersuitespot.com
DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has created a fund to provide grants and resources to local businesses across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters or major infrastructure failures.
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 6pm EST
Apply here: app.helloalice.com
ONGOING DEADLINES
NASE Growth Grant
An exclusive funding opportunity from the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) designed to help entrepreneurs invest in the next stage of their business. Members can apply for up to $4,000 in small business grants to support growth, marketing, equipment, or expansion needs.
Eligibility: Applicants must be NASE members in good standing for at least 3 months prior to applying. Annual members may apply immediately; monthly members become eligible after 90 days.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Apply here: nase.org
ZenBusiness Free LLC Formation for Moms
To help mothers take the first step toward entrepreneurship, ZenBusiness is covering business formation costs and will help entrepreneurs form an LCC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more.
Apply here: zenbusiness.com
Etsy Disaster Relief Grant Application
The Etsy Fund at CERF+ provides disaster relief grants of up to $2000 to U.S.-based Etsy sellers on a rolling basis based on available funds. Sellers are eligible to apply for a disaster emergency relief grant within one year of experiencing a natural disaster. Must be an active seller on Etsy for at least one year with an Etsy account in good standing.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Apply here: advocacy.etsy.com
Wish Local Empowerment Grant
U.S.-based Black-owned businesses with a brick-and-mortar shop can apply for microgrants ranging from $500-$2000. Must have 20 or fewer employees and under $1M average revenue.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Apply here: wish.com
Business Funding
Many small businesses are underserved by traditional lenders, with Black business owners continuing to have a higher rejection rate than White business owners. We’ve connected with a service that offers financing and term loans to businesses that have been in operation for at least four month and AI-powered platform to help make your business more bankable.
Not sure if you qualify? Click through to create a free borrower profile and generate a Bankability Index Score which shows how attractive your business is to potential lenders (and what you need to work on).
Deadline: None
Apply here: wardfreedompath.com
Bank Of America “Access To Capital Connector”
Bank of America has partnered with Community Reinvestment Fund, a national nonprofit CDFI, to help small business owners find capital via loans ranging from $10K to $1M, coaching, and support.
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply here: accesstocapitalconnector.com
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency
The U.S. Chamber Foundation and FedEx teamed up to create the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) to help small business owners prepare for disasters and offers quick-turn relief funding of $5,000 for those prepared businesses after a federal disaster declaration is made in their region.
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply here: uschamberfoundation.org
Start Small, Think Big
The nonprofit has established partnerships to offer free legal, finance, and marketing resources and small business support to BIPOC entrepreneurs, women, LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, immigrants, veterans, entrepreneurs with disabilities, low-income entrepreneurs, and formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs.
Must be currently operational and have at least $500 in sales within the past three months. Applicant must also have a household income under 750% of federal poverty guidelines.
Apply here: startsmallthinkbig.org
Minority Business Circle
Here’s another digital platform dedicated to empowering and connecting minority-owned small businesses, providing access to curated funding partners, resources, and virtual events.
Sign up here: minoritybusinesscircle.com
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