Small businesses that complete the application, and are registered in a local zip code, will be eligible for consideration to receive a $10,000 grant! To view the press release, please click here.

From February 26, 2024, through April 8, 2024, small businesses in the Greater Houston area will have the opportunity to unlock the application for this round of the grant funding. Please see below the grant application steps:

• Register on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Portal

• Complete at a minimum two of the following courses (in any combination)

a. Courses

b. Coaching

c. Community events

Verizon understands how important small businesses are in the community and being provided the necessary tools and resources to build a business. Small businesses are essential to the continued growth and prosperity of the Greater Houston region. We want to ensure the small business community can utilize online, self-paced resources and tools to build capacity, learn skills, and thrive in an evolving digital world.