Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist local businesses in making improvements or repairs to their buildings. Eligible projects include exterior improvements ...

Grants to Kentucky small business owners and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support collaborative initiatives to improve local neighborhoods. Applicants must demonstrate their current and prior contributions to improving the community. Applicants...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California businesses to build capacity to contribute to the bioeconomy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable businesses to access service providers and consultants and adopt new technologies, practices, processes, and certi...

Grant to Tennessee businesses to advance new technologies in collaboration with local IHEs and research entities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships and showcase the power of the state's research capacity. Grants are designed to encourage long-term bus...

Opportunity for Maine businesses to receive support to develop innovations in qualifying technology industries. Funding is intended to provide businesses with equity investments, loans, and grants to develop methods, processes, and products that have the potential...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Maine organizations for events that support entrepreneurship and promote innovation in the state's technology industry. Funding is intended to support events that provide educational, networking, or marketing opportunities and/or re...

In-kind grants to Maine businesses in the technology sector for guidance and technical assistance in applying for federal funds for research and development. In addition to expert guidance in finding grant programs, writing proposals, and strategizing, some busine...

In-kind donations of online courses to Maine technology-based businesses to pursue innovative ideas using Artificial Intelligence. Businesses will receive four months of courses covering a range of topics related to AI, including basic introductory-level concepts,...

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

Loans of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to strengthen operations. Funding is intended to assist underserved companies and those whose access to capital was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Eligible applicants ar...

Grants of up to $8,000 to New York small businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to advertising and purchasing equipment. Eligible expense categories include advertising, architectural services, computers, printers, signage, security, furniture, fixtu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York start-ups and new businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenditures such as computers, printers, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, as well as expenses related to adver...

Loans of up to $15,000 to New York small businesses to promote economic growth and success in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community development by providing crowd sourced no no-interest, no fees, no collateral, and no minimum credit score loan...

In-kind services to New Mexico water management companies and service providers to assist with wastewater infrastructure and planning. Funding is intended to help water and wastewater utilities reduce costs while carrying out essential improvements to their infras...

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit and for-profit entities for workforce development efforts. Funding is intended to support professional employee development, reduce gaps in worker skills, and provide customized technical training. The grant program assists businesses ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to California businesses in eligible areas for storefront repair. Funding is intended to support businesses impacted by vandalism. Eligible applicants must have a business property that faces a public street. Funding can be used for repairs ...

Incentives of up to $10,000 to Kentucky small businesses for job development in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to promote the expansion of existing businesses and attract new ...

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities in eligible locations for capital projects, such as land acquisition, construction, and equipment. Funding is also provided to assist with the development and infrastructure of industr...

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the development of tourism-related capital improvement projects that are part of larger regional tour...

Loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities to promote economic diversification in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of low-interest loans, is intended for projects that enhance and expand the region’s economic and workforce develo...

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and industrial development authorities for energy projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities such as industrial generation projects using renewable energy sources; manufac...

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses, nonprofit organizations, and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to strengthen the region's workforce and support training opportunities. The region i...

Loans to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit entities and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to enhance and diversify the economy of the region and create jobs. Eligible projects take place in ...

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota new businesses in eligible locations for start-up assistance. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the development of the technical, management, or marketing capabilities of em...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio small businesses in qualifying industries for assistance in growing their operations. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, including training investment, infrastructure, equipment, and asset investment. Qualifying proje...

Grants to California small businesses to participate in trade events to promote economic growth. Funding is intended to provide small business owners the opportunity to expand into international markets through participation in special trade events. Eligible appli...

Grants of up to $1,000 to California businesses in eligible regions for activities to discourage illegal dumping around business property. Funding is intended for preventative measures, including installing video cameras, lights, security fencing, and warning sign...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana building owners and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvement projects. Eligible expenses include signage, lighting upgrades, awnings, and façade renovations, such as repairs and cleaning the exterior painting of ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to restore and improve façades and storefronts. The purpose of the grant program is to enhance the economic vitality...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

Loans to Iowa nonprofit organizations and businesses for environmentally-friendly upgrades to buildings. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is available to offset the costs of audits, retrofits, and ...

In-kind support to Massachusetts commercial, nonprofit, and municipal fleet owners to adopt vehicle electrification measures. The purpose of the program is to analyze each fleet and to help choose the most appropriate electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, an...

Grants to Nunavut individuals and film production companies for professional development activities. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including independent studies, lecture series, online courses, and tailored film camps. Workshops must be conducted ...

Grants of up to $35,000 to New York small businesses owned by or employing low or moderate-income individuals to make more job opportunities available in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include operating costs, equipment, working capital expenses, and fur...

Grants to Texas small businesses in eligible locations for modest-sized projects that enhance business operations. Funding is intended to assist businesses with operating store fronts by providing financial support for the expansion or retention of an existing bus...

Grants to New Jersey small businesses and entrepreneurs to make business improvements or to open a new business in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen existing businesses and assist new businesses with startup costs in an effort to promote neighb...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses to provide arts experiences to people in eligible communities. Workshops serving underserved populations will be given priority. Funded workshops must be free and open to the public. All workshops...

Grants to Oregon building owners and tenants for projects and services to enhance commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for design, engineering, and architectural services, or for projects to improve properties. Eligible properties are u...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon business and property owners for projects to enhance the exterior of stores in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve or restore building facades, including but not limited to replacing exterior lighting, ...

Grants to Oregon businesses and nonprofit organizations for events to promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding program is to increase overnight stays by encouraging the development, growth, and promotion of local tourism. Eligible proposals ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

Grants to Alberta developers for infrastructure projects that support housing development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for offsite public infrastructure projects that facilitate mixed-market and non-market multi-unit housing projects. Eligible infras...

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota businesses in eligible regions for workforce development programming. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recruitment, training, consulting to improve business efficiency, workforce education, develo...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants to British Columbia commercial farms and research teams for initiatives to reduce the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal before submitting an application. Funding is available in two streams: P...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support events that promote the region as a premier tourist destination, bo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois businesses for projects to improve aesthetics and signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to the design, construction, and installation of blade, wall, or monument signs that no longer conform ...