Who it's for: self-employed people and small-business owners who are members of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). Membership costs money, and the fee depends on the membership type, so weigh that before you join just for the grant.
- Annual, Veteran, Silver (annual) and Gold members can apply right away.
- Monthly and Silver (monthly) members must have 90 days of membership first.
What you get
- Up to $4,000 for a specific business need: marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities, computer equipment, a website, training or trade shows. Not for paying off existing debt.
- NASE says it has awarded nearly $1 million through the program since 2006.
How to apply
- Log in to your NASE account to reach the application. You'll need a grant use statement, a business plan, a recent tax return or profit-and-loss statement, and a photo.
- Quarterly review: Jan–Mar applications are reviewed in April, Apr–Jun in July, Jul–Sep in October, and Oct–Dec in January.
Source: <https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants> (checked 2026-09-28).