Visa Foundation U.S. Small Business Growth and Innovation Program: Applications Open for $100,000–$250,000 Grants to Support Small Businesses

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The Visa Foundation has launched the U.S. Small Business Growth and Innovation Program , a new grant opportunity designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations that provide direct support to small and micro businesses across the United States. Through the program, Visa Foundation is committing $2 million in grant funding to nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs). Selected organizations will receive flexible, 12-month grants ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to strengthen their capacity, expand their services, and help small and micro businesses become more resilient, competitive, and positioned for sustainable growth. Applications are open and must be submitted by October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time . The program is administered by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) , which is responsible for managing the Request for Proposals process and grantmaking activities. Overview of the Visa Foundation Grant Program Small and micro businesses play an important role in creating employment, generating income, supporting local communities, and contributing to economic development. However, many small businesses face challenges in accessing the knowledge, technical assistance, technology, training, and other resources required to grow and remain competitive. The Visa Foundation U.S. Small Business Growth and Innovation Program seeks to address some of these challenges indirectly by investing in organizations that already work closely with small and micro businesses. Rather than providing grants directly to individual entrepreneurs, the program provides funding to nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organizations that deliver services to operating small and micro businesses. The goal is therefore to strengthen the organizations that make up the small-business support ecosystem and enable them to reach more businesses, improve their services, and increase their impact. According to the program information, Visa Foundation is committing $2 million…

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