Visa Foundation U.S. Small Business Growth and Innovation Program

The Visa Foundation U.S. Small Business Growth and Innovation Program provides 12‑month grants to nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) that directly assist operating small and micro businesses in the United States. Selected organizations receive flexible grants ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to strengthen their capacity, expand services, and help small businesses become more resilient and grow. Grants are administered through a formal application process with funding beginning in January 2027.

Financial grant support (12 months) to strengthen organizational capacity and expand services to small and micro businesses.

Nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) that directly support operating small and micro businesses and are U.S.-based public charities with 501(c)(3) status.

Submit an application via the provided grant portal; the program is administered by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) which manages the RFP process and grantmaking.