Plain-language brief
What this opportunity funds
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program offers free courses, events, networking, and other resources for small business owners, along with opportunities to receive grant funding. In partnership with LISC, Verizon is awarding $10,000 grants to 10 small businesses each month through December 2026. Owners of for-profit businesses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can complete any combination of two eligible courses or events to unlock the grant application. Applicants only need to apply once and, if not selected in a given month, will remain eligible for grants awarded throughout the rest of 2026.
Eligibility at a glance
- Eligible applicants
- Small businesses, Nonprofits
- Eligible locations
- Eligible applicants across the United States
- Eligible activities
- See the official notice for eligible project activities.
- Matching requirement
- Not specified
- Registration
- Verify with the application portal
Application process
- Read the complete official notice and confirm every eligibility rule.
- Complete required registrations early; federal registrations can take time.
- Build the budget, work plan, evidence, and attachments requested by the sponsor.
- Submit through the official portal and retain the confirmation.
Change history
No material changes have been recorded since this opportunity entered the hub.