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Free Resources for Founders: Verizon Business Digital Ready Grants + Marketing Support
February 24, 2026
Written by
Stephanie Cartin
Co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.
Our Entreprenista Approved Partner, Verizon Business Digital Ready, is giving founders access to two incredible opportunities - and they're completely free to apply for. Here's everything you need to know:
Local Grants - $5,000 Each 💸
Verizon Business Digital Ready is awarding 75 total grants - 25 businesses per state - across New York, California, and West Virginia.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Due Date: March 31, 2026
To apply: Join Digital Ready (free), complete ONE course or event, and submit your application before the deadline.
Apply by your state:
$17,000 Marketing Support Package 📈
Verizon Business Digital Ready is awarding five founders with $17,000 in professional marketing services from Calvin and Vanessa Jackson of The LemonAd Stand - covering branding, digital marketing, web development, and more.
- Prize Value: $17,000
- Winners: 5 founders selected
- Due Date: March 18, 2026
To apply: Join Digital Ready (free), complete THREE marketing-related courses or events, and submit your application before the deadline.
About the Author
Stephanie Cartin
Co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.
Stephanie Cartin is the co-founder and CEO of Entreprenista, an all-in-one platform – which includes a private community & business membership called The Entreprenista League that's made up of over 2,000 women founders at all stages of business, a weekly newsletter received by 60,000 readers, two podcasts, in-person educational & networking events, and an award program – that women founders at all stages can turn to for everything they need to grow.
Stephanie is also the co-founder of Socialfly (acquired by Truform Media Group in 2024), Markid, and Pearl Influential Capital. She has won countless awards, including the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top women CEOs in New York, and a Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. She has also appeared in Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Refinery29, and more.
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