Verizon Small Business Digital Ready | Idaho Technology Council
ITC Partner Program · 2026

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Free courses, live coaching, peer networking, and grant opportunities for Idaho small businesses — brought to all 44 counties through the Idaho Technology Council.

Verizon $10,000 Grant for Small Businesses | Idaho Technology Council
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready — 2026 Grant Up to
$10,000.
Apply Once.
All Year. Verizon and LISC are awarding $10,000 grants to small businesses throughout 2026. Submit one application and remain eligible for monthly selections — no need to reapply. Register free through ITC to get started.
Register Free — Start Your Journey Free to join. Registration required to be eligible for the grant.
$10K Grant award per selected business — no repayment required
10/mo Businesses selected monthly, June through December 2026
1,500+ Unique small businesses have received grants since the program launched in 2021
New for 2026 Apply once and be considered for every monthly selection through December 2026 — no need to reapply each round.
Program Update The Grant Model Has Changed Verizon and LISC updated how the $10,000 grant works for 2026. If you've been waiting to apply — or if you applied before April 15, 2026 — here's what you need to know.
2026 — New Model Apply Once. Stay In All Year. Submit a single application at any point in 2026 and remain in the pool for every monthly selection from June through December. Ten businesses are selected each month, with a final selection decision in January 2027. One application, multiple chances.
Previous Model — No Longer Active Annual Application Windows The previous model required applying during specific grant windows with a single annual deadline. That structure no longer applies for 2026. Applications submitted before April 15, 2026 under the old model are not carried forward.

Applied before April 15, 2026? You'll need to submit a new application under the updated 2026 guidelines to be considered for this year's grant selections. Your program account and course progress carry over — only the grant application needs to be resubmitted.

Who Qualifies Eligibility Requirements Review the requirements before you apply. The most important step: complete any two eligible courses or coaching events between January 1 and December 7, 2026 — this is required to submit your grant application.
✓ For-profit business owner, 18+ You must own a for-profit business and be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
✓ U.S.-based business Your business must be located in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
✓ Complete 2 eligible courses or events Finish any two eligible on-demand courses or virtual/in-person coaching events between January 1 and December 7, 2026 — before you apply.
✓ Able to provide business verification Selected finalists must supply a W-9 and ACH banking information for grant disbursement. No credit check is required.
✗ Nonprofits are not eligible The grant program is limited to for-profit businesses only.
✗ LISC or Verizon employees / close family Current employees and immediate family members of LISC and Verizon are not eligible to apply.
Getting Grant-Ready Four Steps to Apply
01 Start Here Register Through ITC — Free Create your free account using ITC's partner link. Registration is required before you can access courses, coaching events, or the grant application. Register Now →
02 Required Complete 2 Courses or Events Finish any two eligible on-demand courses or virtual/in-person coaching events before December 7, 2026. This is a required condition to submit the grant application.
03 ~30 Minutes Submit Your Application Once you've completed two eligible activities, submit the grant application anytime in 2026. The application takes approximately 30 minutes and is best completed in Google Chrome.
04 June – December 2026 Be Considered Every Month Your application stays active all year. Ten businesses are selected monthly. Final selections are announced by January 12, 2027. No need to reapply between rounds.
How Winners Are Chosen The Selection Process
  • 01
    Anonymous Drawing Initial selection begins with an anonymous drawing to give every eligible applicant an equal chance of being chosen, regardless of business size or industry.
  • 02
    Geographic & Industry Balance An algorithm is applied to ensure selections reflect geographic and industry diversity across applicants nationally — so Idaho businesses can compete on equal footing.
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    Priority for Underserved Communities Businesses in low-to-moderate income (LMI) and under-resourced communities receive priority consideration — aligning with Verizon's Citizen commitment to equitable access.
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    Background Verification Selected finalists go through a documentation and background review before the award is finalized. No credit check is required. Grantees receive IRS Form 1099; taxes are the recipient's responsibility.
$10,000 Per selected business · No repayment required Grants are awarded by Verizon and LISC — not ITC. ITC's role is to connect Idaho small businesses to this program and ensure our community stays informed about opportunities as they open throughout the year. Questions about the grant program? Contact Verizon Small Business Digital Ready directly at digitalready@verizon.com. Grant selection is administered by LISC on behalf of Verizon. ITC does not participate in or influence the grant selection process. Eligibility requirements and program details are subject to change; visit the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program for the most current information.
Your Local Connection Why Register Through ITC?
The Idaho Technology Council is Verizon's local partner for the Small Business Digital Ready program across all 44 Idaho counties. Registering through our partner link doesn't cost you anything — and it means ITC can continue supporting Idaho's small business community through this program. When you use the ITC link, you get the same full access to courses, coaching, and grant opportunities as any other registrant — plus direct connection to ITC's statewide network and programming. Register free through ITC's partner link →
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    Grant & Program Notifications ITC alerts our network when new opportunities and deadlines are approaching so you never miss a window.
  • 🌐
    Statewide Tech Network Connect with ITC's 135+ member companies, programs, and partners across Idaho's innovation ecosystem.
  • 📍
    Local Events & Programming ITC hosts workforce, entrepreneurship, and technology events statewide — all relevant to where you do business in Idaho.
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    Local Support Questions? Reach the ITC team at 208-917-5700 or visit our program page.
Your Business Could Receive $10,000. Register free, complete two courses or events, and submit one application to be considered every month from June through December 2026. It takes 30 minutes to apply and costs nothing to join. Register Free Through ITC Use ITC's partner link to register — it's the same free program, and it helps ITC continue supporting Idaho small businesses.
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