NASE (National Association for the Self-Employed)
NASE Membership + Member Benefits
Who's eligible
Self-employed individuals, freelancers, independent contractors, and micro-business owners. No veteran requirement.
How to claim
Join at nase.org. Membership tiers vary; check current pricing.
Go to NASE (National Association for the Self-Employed) claim page
Editor's take
Solo consultants, freelancers, and micro-business owners. The NASE Growth Grant is the standout benefit: members can apply for up to $4,000 in business funding.
You have employees and complex operations. NFIB or a local chamber fits better at that scale.
NASE Growth Grants are competitive and require membership for a minimum period before applying. Read the eligibility window before joining specifically for the grant.
NASE serves the self-employed and micro-business segment specifically. The Growth Grant program (quarterly, up to $4,000, for specific business needs like equipment or marketing) is worth tracking. Also offers health insurance guidance for self-employed founders, which is a real pain point.