NexusVault
Small Business AI Grant Program
Official Grant Application — 2026 Cycle

$5,000 Non-Repayable AI Grant for U.S. Small Businesses

NexusVault, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, is awarding qualifying small businesses a $5,000 grant to adopt AI tools. Funds are non-repayable. Pre-qualify in under two minutes.

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$5,000
Grant Award
None
Repayment
Same Day
Decision
~2 min
Application
Section 1

Eligibility Requirements

To receive the $5,000 grant, your business must meet all of the following criteria.

  • Business is based and operating in the United States
  • Business is currently generating revenue (pre-revenue businesses do not qualify)
  • Business has been operating for at least 6 months
  • Fewer than 500 employees

Note: This pre-qualification form determines initial eligibility only. Final award is subject to identity verification and document review during the secured application step.

Section 2

How the Grant Process Works

Step 1

Submit pre-qualification

Answer a short set of questions about your business. Takes under two minutes.

Step 2

Receive your secure link

Qualifying applicants receive an email within ~5 minutes with a link to complete the application.

Step 3

Finish the secured application

Submit business documents through the secured connection and receive your grant decision.

Section 3

Pre-Qualification Application

All fields are required unless marked optional. Your information is handled securely.

Owner Information
Business Information
Business Profile

By submitting, you acknowledge that this application is a pre-qualification screen. Final grant award is determined after document verification.

Section 4

Frequently Asked Questions