GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:

• The 2026 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant provides a minimum of $50,000 to support projects that explore chocolate’s role in global history, culture, and innovation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and K-12 educators in the U.S. who can demonstrate the educational impact of their proposals. Applications are due by October 26.

• The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program awards $20,000 grants to U.S. small businesses with owners aged 18 or older that show courage, perseverance, and integrity. Three winners are chosen each quarter and receive both funding and resources to help grow their business. The current round is open through November 14.

More grant & program information can be found here.