Introducing the Dubsado New Business Grant
Starting your own business is one of the boldest decisions you can make. It takes courage, persistence, and no small amount of faith in yourself. And while that leap is exciting, the first year can also feel overwhelming — filled with learning curves, tight budgets, and a constant mix of doubt and determination.
At Dubsado, we know that story well. We’ve lived it ourselves, and we’ve seen it play out in thousands of entrepreneurs we’ve had the honor to support. That’s why we’re launching something new: the Dubsado New Business Grant.
What the grant is
This grant is designed for business owners in their first year of entrepreneurship — the ones brave enough to bet on themselves and start something of their own.
We’ll be awarding three recipients a package to help them start strong, with:
$2,000 cash grant to invest where it matters most
2 free years on Dubsado’s Premier plan to manage your business with confidence
Free business consulting and Dubsado setup services from our Certified Specialist community
1 recipient will receive Dubsado setup with Taylor Hedden of Chanel & Lee
1 recipient will receive a Dubsado setup with Monica Walker of Hello Systems
1 recipient will receive a Dubsado setup with Heather Quill of HQ Virtual Solutions
All 3 recipients will receive a 6 month business consulting course and support with Jennifer Skinner of Day to Day Assist
Curated home office goods to inspire your work
Who is eligible to apply
The Grant is open to:
Business owners who have legally registered their business within the past 12 months as of the application deadline.
You are a service-based business. Including but not limited to industries such as photographers, coaches, graphic designers, virtual assistants, etc.
Must be a legal U.S. or Canada resident or business.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
You are 18 years or older.
You do not need to be a Dubsado customer (both users and non-users are eligible)
Applying is simple
Applications open from Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:00am PT thru Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
Top 10 finalists selected by Dubsado team by: Friday, October 10, 2025
Finalists announced & public voting open from Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:00am PT thru Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
Winners Announced: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Why we’re doing this
Success isn’t about waiting for permission — it’s about choosing yourself, and building something on your own terms.
But choosing yourself doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. The Dubsado New Business Grant is our way of standing alongside new business owners, giving them not only funding and tools, but encouragement and visibility to keep going.
Because when you bet on yourself, Dubsado bets on you too.
