YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE! Happy New Year! I want to start by saying this clearly: This year will be the best year in business you’ve ever had. I declare that. Now let me be honest with you. After speaking with so many of you, before we start aggressively searching for grants, we need to focus on something far more important—building your business systems and infrastructure so you become the kind of company that attracts grants effortlessly. This year, our priority is structure before submission. We are no longer putting time, energy, and hope into grant applications that are likely to be declined because the foundation isn’t solid yet. And yes—I’m practicing what I preach. I’ve restructured our company as well. I’m putting the systems in place so that we can win more grants, consistently and strategically. WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR Here’s what you can expect inside the community: 1. Structured course tracks so you know exactly what classes to take based on where you are right now 2. Grant Reviews (replacing Grant Sprint): bring the grant you’re actively working on and we’ll walk you through how to complete it correctly 3. Hot Seats / Office Hours where you can speak directly with our in-house business experts and get clear direction on what to do next 4. Monthly grants through our LegUp Grant Applications close on the 31st Awards announced on the 15th 5. Monthly rewards for community engagement Post or reply at least 1–2 times per week to qualify 6. I will be looking for moderators for this group CLASS TRACKS & CATEGORIES 👉 Book your free strategy call: Businessgrants.com/Calendar WELCOME & ORIENTATION Welcome to the Million Dollar Grant Club. Start here to understand how this community works, how to choose the right track, and how to move from idea to execution. You’ll find onboarding videos, worksheets, community guidelines, and the Track Placement Assessment to help you get started with clarity and confidence.

We will be applying for one of these grants during Grant Sprint LIVE every Thursday at 12pm EST. Do you want to skip doing this on your own, get your organization grant ready and have the professionals write for you? The Million Dollar Grant club mastermind start soon! Sign up here: milliondollargrantclub.com Here are some grants to look into range from $3,000-$150k! 💵 Apply here: MFT Bank Event Sponsorship https://mfbank.submittable.com/submit Take your company to the next level. This is business fuel for small businesses operating in the Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte markets. • Sponsorship Amount up to: $10,000 • Due Date: 12/22/26 FIT FOR: ✔ For-profit small businesses ✔ Located in Raleigh-Durham or Charlotte, NC ✔ Operational with revenue history ✔ Community Impact Event NOT A FIT IF: ✘ Outside eligible markets ✘ Startup with no traction ✘ Nonprofit organization 💵 Female Founder Fund by SkinnyDipped – Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/sYeDkFWN?typeform-source=skinnydipped.com Making business-building easier. One woman-owned food business receives six months of mentorship plus five figures in funding. • Grant Amount: $25,000 • Due Date: 2/25/26 FIT FOR: ✔ Woman-owned food or CPG brand ✔ Revenue-generating product ✔ Scalable consumer packaged goods model ✔ Strong brand positioning NOT A FIT IF: ✘ Service-based business ✘ Not food/beverage industry ✘ Pre-product concept stage 💵 Comcast Innovation Fund – Apply here Fund a one-year tech and innovation project designed to improve internet ecosystems globally. • Grant Amount: $3,000–$150,000 • Due Date: 2/27/26 FIT FOR: ✔ Tech startups ✔ Internet infrastructure, digital innovation, connectivity solutions ✔ Research-based or innovation-driven companies ✔ Global or scalable tech solutions NOT A FIT IF: ✘ Brick-and-mortar retail