Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
October 26, 2026 – The free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform offers small business owners self-paced courses, expert coaching, networking opportunities, and access to grant programs.
Businesses can become eligible to apply for $10,000 operational grants by registering and completing any combination of two free courses or events during 2026. Businesses only need to apply once to remain eligible for grants awarded throughout the year.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program
The Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program, created in partnership with Verizon and FedEx, helps small businesses prepare for disasters through a brief, 10-minute emergency preparedness checklist. Businesses that complete the checklist and register in advance may qualify for $5,000 rapid emergency recovery grants if their community is impacted by a state-declared disaster.
Eligible businesses can also apply for the R4R Mitigation Grant through November 15, 2026.
