Unlocking Capital: How SB's Can Access Up to $2M in Funding and Grants

At Sasha Watson Financial Solutions (SWFS), we specialize in helping entrepreneurs, veterans, and underserved communities access up to $2 million in funding and grants — without the overwhelm.

Why Traditional Lending Isn’t Always the Best Fit

Many small businesses turn to traditional banks only to find high rejection rates, inflexible terms, and a maze of red tape. Especially for women-owned, minority-owned, or rural businesses, the barriers to approval can be even higher.

That’s where alternative funding strategies and grant facilitation become essential. With the right approach, businesses can tap into federal, state, private, and industry-specific opportunities that don’t require repayment and are designed to encourage economic development.

What Types of Funding Are Available?

Here are a few of the most accessible and impactful options:

• Grants for Women-, Veteran-, and Minority-Owned Businesses
  Agencies like the SBA, USDA, and state-level development commissions offer recurring grant programs targeting equity and inclusion.

• Forgivable Loans & Microloans
  Local CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) and nonprofit lenders often provide funding with below-market rates or loan forgiveness clauses.

• Private Business Competitions & Corporate Grants
  Companies like FedEx, Visa, and Comcast have funding rounds for small business innovation, especially for underrepresented founders.

• Revenue-Based Financing or Working Capital Advances
  For businesses with steady cash flow, these flexible funding options offer lump-sum capital without diluting equity.

• COVID Relief and Recovery Programs
  While many programs sunset in 2023–24, some states and counties still offer relief grants, tax credits, or interest-free loan programs to help businesses bounce back.

What You Need to Qualify

Although each program is unique, you’ll want to prepare:

• A current business plan or pitch deck

• Financial statements and/or projections

• A clear explanation of how the funds will be used

• Documentation showing business ownership, licenses, and entity structure

• Demographic or mission-based qualifiers (e.g., veteran-owned, woman-owned, located in an opportunity zone, etc.)

SWFS helps streamline this process by assessing eligibility, compiling applications, and preparing custom financial documentation tailored to each opportunity.

Why Work with SWFS?

With years of experience navigating funding ecosystems, SWFS offers more than just advice — we bring strategy, structure, and results. Our clients gain:

✅ Access to curated funding sources
✅ Hands-on grant application and review support
✅ Professional documentation that increases approval chances
✅ Long-term cost optimization and financial clarity

We’ve helped businesses from rural startups to veteran-owned service companies unlock new revenue, recover from financial hardship, and move into sustainable growth — often using funding they didn’t even know existed.

Ready to Start Your Funding Journey?

You don’t have to navigate the funding world alone. Whether you’re applying for your first grant or seeking capital for your next expansion, we’re here to help you turn possibility into progress.

📥 Schedule a Free Consultation or
📄 Explore Our Grant Support Services

Sasha Watson
Founder & CEO, SWFS