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HONEYCOMB CELEBRATION $2,500 SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM ET on June 27, 2025. 

LOCATION: USA

A boost of capital and confidence for local business owners building what’s next, the Honeycomb Celebration Grant offers $2,500 in funding to entrepreneurs ready to take a meaningful next step in their business. This is your opportunity to access real capital to support real growth. Whether you’re launching something new, investing in marketing, or simply making your operations more sustainable, this grant is designed to help you move forward.

ELIGIBILITY:

This grant is open to all small business owners and entrepreneurs, regardless of industry, location, or stage of business. You should apply if you’re building a business with intention and vision—and $2,500 would help you reach your next milestone.

They welcome:

Brick-and-mortar or online businesses

Product- or service-based entrepreneurs

Creatives, consultants, makers, and founders across all sectors

Founders from all backgrounds and communities

The Honeycomb Celebration Grant $2,500 Grant, presented by IFW by Honeycomb Credit, is open to all entrepreneurs in the United States, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, business stage, or industry. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and the owner or co-owner of a business or entrepreneurial venture. Only one application per business will be accepted.

No purchase or payment is necessary to apply. Applications will be accepted from May 13, 2025, through 11:59 PM ET on June 27, 2025. One recipient will be selected and announced on July 11, 2025, based on the strength of their application and the potential impact of the grant on their business. By applying, you agree to be contacted by IFW by Honeycomb Credit and to have your name, business, and story publicly shared if selected.

BENEFIT:

The grant recipient will be awarded $2,500 in unrestricted funds to be used for business-related expenses. 

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SPIE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT PHOTO CONTEST

Application Deadline: 16 September 2025

LOCATION: USA

The SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest is held annually to raise awareness about the International Day of Light and to demonstrate the impact that light has on cultural, economic, and societal aspects of our world. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to submit photos for a chance to win cash prizes.

ELIGIBILITY:

Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to apply

Examples of content include, but are not limited to, artistic images that depict:

Various properties of light and how it interacts with the atmosphere, nature, and materials

Light technology such as lasers, LEDs, etc.

Images created with light technology, such as telescopes and microscopes

People interacting with light and/or light technology

The betterment of the human condition with light

Join us in capturing the brilliance of our world!

By entering the International Day of Light Photo Contest, you are agreeing to the rules.

Have questions? Email us at CustomerService@spie.org.

BENEFIT:

First Prize: US $2,500

Second Prize: US $1,000

Third Prize: US $500

Judges’ Choice for Best of Science Prize: US $1,000

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