NASE Growth Grant

Administered by National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) · nase.org

Quarterly $4,000 cash grants for NASE members to cover business expenses — equipment, marketing, website development, inventory, or other needs. Simple application; awarded four times per year.

Eligibility requirements

✓Active NASE member (membership required — annual fee applies)
✓Self-employed individual, freelancer, or micro-business owner
✓Demonstrate how grant funds will support business growth

Insider tip

NASE membership costs are deductible as a business expense. The Growth Grant is awarded quarterly — apply in all four cycles if needed. Successful applications clearly explain the specific business use of funds. This is one of the few cash grants accessible to individual self-employed people without a formal business structure.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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