Outta Excuses Small Business Empowerment Grant
Outta Excuses
$3,000 quarterly + $10,000 annual bonus
Quarterly $3,000 grant + $10,000 annual bonus for U.S. LLCs and 501(c)(3)s under $500K revenue; $15 entry fee.
Outta Excuses runs a quarterly $3,000 small business grant plus an annual $10,000 bonus drawing for U.S. businesses. The program is open to registered LLCs and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with annual revenue under $500,000. Winners also receive free weekly strategic coaching for 30 days. A $15 non-refundable entry fee covers platform and administrative costs.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $3,000 – $10,000
- Realistic amount
- $3,000 for most winners; entry also qualifies for the $10,000 bonus drawing in November 2026
- Deadline
- Quarterly; current program period July 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- Must be a registered LLC or a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Must generate under $500,000 per year in revenue
- Must be a legal resident of one of the fifty United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Must be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama and Nebraska)
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships and unincorporated businesses
- Businesses with annual revenue of $500,000 or more
- Applicants outside the fifty United States, D.C., or Puerto Rico
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Working capital
- Marketing and advertising
- Operations
- Equipment
- Professional development
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Confirm LLC or 501(c)(3) status and revenue under $500K
Only registered LLCs and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with annual revenue under $500,000 are eligible. Gather registration documentation and recent revenue proof.
~0.5 hrs
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2
Complete the online application and pay the $15 entry fee
Fill out the application form and submit the non-refundable $15 fee, which covers platform setup and administrative costs.
~1 hrs
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3
Provide proof of registration and revenue
Upload documentation showing the business is registered as an LLC or 501(c)(3) and that annual revenue is under $500,000.
~0.5 hrs
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4
Await selection and coaching
Winners receive $3,000 plus free weekly strategic coaching for 30 days. All entrants are automatically entered into the November 2026 $10,000 bonus drawing.
The $15 fee is modest but non-refundable — only apply if you can quickly prove LLC/501(c)(3) status and sub-$500K revenue. The $10,000 bonus drawing is automatic with quarterly entry, so a single application gives two chances.
Deadline & timing
Quarterly cycles. The current application period runs through September 30, 2026. All quarterly entrants are automatically entered into the $10,000 bonus grant drawing in November 2026.
Deadline: September 30, 2026 — put it in your calendar before you close this tab.
Includes reminders one week and one day before. Verify on the official program page — funders move dates.
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Required documents
- Proof of LLC or 501(c)(3) registration
- Proof of annual revenue under $500,000
- $15 non-refundable entry fee payment
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