*THIS IS A NEW GRANT* There are two concurrent grant programs with applications open now, and they both start with signing up for #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady. One of them you've been hearing about all year, and LISC operates that grant through the Verizon platform. But did you know National ACE is running a separate grant, and applications close 9/13 for #AAPI #entrepreneurs?! So what are these grants? (1) National ACE's Grant: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Cohort WHO: AAPI Entrepreneurs WHAT: $10k grants + mentor meeting CLOSES: September 13 STEPS: - Sign up for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready - Apply via National ACE's Submittable 2) LISC Grant WHO: Any Entrepreneurs WHAT: $10K GRANT CLOSES: November 14 STEPS: - Sign up for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready - Take two courses on the platform - Apply via Verizon's website Tag a friend in the comments who should apply to the #NationalACE grant. We're seeking applicants! Link in our bio for more details. #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady #grants #grant #funding #smallbusinesstools #AsianAmerican #PacificIslander #smallbizowner