Additional Resources
$10,000 Fall 2025 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Opportunity
Verizon’s $10,000 Small Business Digital Ready Grant presents a significant opportunity for small businesses to access funding and resources that will help them grow and succeed in today’s digital economy.
Application Period: Grant applications will open on October 1, 2025 and close on December 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST. All applicants will be notified about whether or not they have been selected as a grant finalist by the week of January 12, 2026.
Eligibility: To be eligible, businesses must be for-profit, registered on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal, and complete at least two of the following: courses, live coaching, or community events.
Application Process: Businesses must complete two learning activities before October 30 to unlock the application, which is also due December 10th, 2025.
- STEP 1: Sign Up! Register for VSBDR, it’s completely free!
- STEP 2: Complete 2 Activities. Choose from online courses or live events. Watch event recordings if you prefer.
- STEP 3: After each course or event, complete the survey to ensure your participation is counted.
- STEP 4: Complete the application on the “grants” page.
Grant Amount: Each grant recipient will receive a $10,000 grant to support business growth and digital readiness.
Application Deadline: The application deadline for the latest round of funding is December 10th, 2025.
Businesses interested in applying for the Verizon $10,000 Small Business Digital Ready Grant should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and complete the necessary steps to apply before the deadlines.
Small Business Innovation Research/ Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Masterclass
Presented By: Kimberly Mozingo, Vice President, Federal Programs, TEDCO
Accessing research and development funds to enable future growth and commercialization can be extremely challenging. A potential option is obtaining funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This informative session provides an overview of these federal programs, including eligibility criteria, application processes and the benefits of securing SBIR/STTR funding. Learn how to leverage these programs to drive innovation and growth in your small business.
ASL Interpretation and Captioning will be provided. To make a reasonable accommodation request or if you have questions about this session, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org. Please allow at least 3-5 business days’ advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill.
ASL Interpretation and Captioning were provided. If you have questions about this session, please email info@disabilitysmallbusiness.org.
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GHA Training: Blending Funding for Self-Employment
This session will provide viewers with an example of a business owner who used several funding streams and resources to launch their business. The example will include details about the business owner’s experience, including lessons learned, as well as provide a brief explanation of each funding source. The session will include featured guests comprised of the business owner and other key team members.
Presented by Griffin-Hammis Associates
Guest Speakers:
- Rachel of Rachel Rasnick Art
- Michael of Red, White & Brew and Budding Violet
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View the slides from Rachel Rasnick and Michael Coyne
ASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
GHA Training Series: Reporting Business Activity for SSDI/Medicare
This session will explain the timing and process for reporting the start of a business and ongoing business activity for SSDI and Medicare, including Medicare financial assistance programs. This session will also explain how Social Security reviews an SSDI beneficiary’s work activity and the documentation an SSDI beneficiary should keep and be prepared to submit to Social Security.
Presented by: Griffin-Hammis Associates
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ASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
Pro-Tips Grant Writing Webinar Presented by Hello Alice
In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively share their entrepreneurship story, what grant reviewers are looking for, and other strategies to help put together a successful grant application.
Presented by Hello Alice.
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ASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.