Monthly Funding for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Builders

Monthly Funding for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Builders

The Shirley Grant provides up to $1,000 each month to founders who are actively moving their businesses or nonprofits forward and need targeted financial support to overcome a specific challenge. Monthly recipients are automatically considered for the $25,000 Shirley Year-End Award, bringing total potential annual funding opportunities to up to $26,000.

The Shirley Grant is clear, simple, and direct.

If you are building momentum, Shirley is here to support your next step.

About the Shirley Grant

The Shirley Grant exists to support real-working entrepreneurs and community builders taking actionable steps toward growth. It is designed to help founders remove immediate barriers and achieve tangible progress within 30–60 days. Funding may be used for:

Production or service expansion
Marketing or customer acquisition
Supplies, equipment, or inventory
Technology or software upgrades
Short-term staffing or contractor support
Program launches or operational stabilization

The Shirley Grant is intentionally accessible, straightforward, and impact-driven.

Who the Grant Is For

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Actively running or growing a business or nonprofit
Established for at least 7 days
Based in the United States or abroad
Able to demonstrate consistency, effort, and forward movement
Facing a specific challenge that up to $1,000 can reasonably address within 30–60 days

The Shirley Grant rewards progress, not perfection.

Funding Overview

Monthly grants awarded

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders at any stage

Additional opportunity

All monthly winners are considered for the $25,000 Shirley Year-End Grant

Total possible funding

Up to $26,000 annually

Monthly grants awarded

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders at any stage

Additional opportunity

All monthly winners are considered for the $25,000 Shirley Year-End Grant

Total possible funding

Up to $26,000 annually

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed each month.

Applicant Form

Applicant Form

Your Information

Full name *

Email *

Phone number *

Country *

City / state *

Business or nonprofit name *

Business website URL

Primary business social media link *

Year the business or nonprofit started *

Has your organization been established for at least 7 days?

Yes

No

Is your organization U.S.-based or international?

Stage of business *

Required Documentation

Applicants must upload one of the following forms of operational proof:

Website screenshot *

Social media screenshot

Proof of sales

Articles of formation

EIN letter

Program or service flyer

Application Questions

Applicants must respond to the following prompts *

Provide a clear explanation of the issue preventing progress *

Identify the direct and immediate impact of the funding

Examples include increased production, customer acquisition, enhanced technology, expanded outreach, or program development

These questions ensure funding is aligned with realistic, meaningful outcomes.

Certifications & Submission

Applicants must agree to the following statements *

I certify that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete.

I understand that incomplete or false information may disqualify my application.

I agree to receive communications regarding grants, funding opportunities, and related resources.

Once certifications are accepted, applicants may submit the Shirley Grant application for review.

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