VALLEY BUSINESS

Chandler foundation announces $50K in business grants

Naked Fig Soap founder Madeline Harn poses with a sample. The Phoenix handmade skincare brand took home the only $10,000 among eight awardess announced as part of the $50,000 doled out this year as part of the Chandler-based State Forty Eight Foundation’s 2025 Entrepreneur Grant Program.

Courtesy of State Forty Eight Foundation

The Chandler-based State Forty Eight Foundation recently awarded $50,000 in grants to eight Arizona small businesses as part of its 2025 Entrepreneur Grant Program.

The money is headed to founders across industries, including wellness, food and beverage, youth development, creative services, and fitness, according to a news release.

The program is designed to help founders move from early traction to sustainable growth.

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