Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey entrepreneur teams to grow startup business ventures. Awardees will receive grant funding and mentorship support, with added funding being awarded to applicants from qualifying regions. This program is designed to address s...

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

Contract for services to a Washington business to address transit development. The project is intended to create an environmental impact statement for transit development initiatives that will be used by cities throughout the state. The document will be used to he...

Grants to Utah small food processing businesses to improve facilities. Funding is intended to ensure food security and increase the volume of food grown and processed within the state. Eligible uses of funds include contractor costs, equipment, refrigeration, and ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

Grants and in-kind support to New York City and International startups in eligible regions for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs bring early-stage, location-based decarbonization plans to fruition. Eligible applicants a...

Contract for services to a New Mexico proposer for workforce development training. The contractor will be required to provide training for school professionals, including health assistants, youth leadership, school nurses, and general school professionals. The pur...

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

Grants to Florida hospitals and healthcare facilities for projects related to cancer research. Funding is intended to support innovative cancer studies and treatment models, including emerging research and treatment trends, as well as promising approaches that may...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri farms in eligible locations to increase crop production. Funding is intended to improve distribution and promote access to fresh, healthy food. Grants can also be used to advance regenerative agricultu...

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts early-stage companies and researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects related to clean energy and climate technologies. Funding is intended to support prototype development that demonstrates the...

Grants to New York meat processing entities for business expansion activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the capacity of state processing facilities. Eligible uses of funds include equipment and machinery purchases and installation, facility improvement...

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capital projects that improve recreational facilities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

Contract for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private entities to benefit residents facing deportation and detention. Funding is intended to provide pro bono legal counsel to residents with low incomes. Funding may be used fo...

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

Grants to Massachusetts life science companies to cover capital expenses related to expansion or relocation within the state. Funding is intended for equipment and infrastructure, consultants and subcontractors, and other capital costs and materials. Projects that...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

Grants to Colorado technology businesses in eligible industries to support the development of early-stage technologies. Applicants are required to prequalify and register in the grant portal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for disruptiv...

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for- profit businesses for substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is intended to address the impacts of dependency and substance misuse throughout the state. The initiative is designed to deli...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned companies to drive success and promote business development. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will positively impact the growth and profitability of women-led for-profit businesses. Eligible us...

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

Grants to New York City businesses to provide workforce training programs that enhance employees' skills. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application form prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support training on newly acquired softwa...

Grants to Ohio businesses in eligible locations for recycling programs and projects. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve, increase, and promote recycling, waste reduction, and composting opportunities. Eligible p...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, transportation organizations, railroad companies, and others for activities that improve railroad freight infrastructure. Funding is intended to build new infrastructure or improve the existing system. The purpose of the fund...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland small businesses to mitigate losses sustained during the construction of a rail line. Funding is intended to cover labor, working capital, rent and mortgage payments, and utility expenses. Awards will be prioritized based on the...

Opportunity for Massachusetts developers, architects, and contractors to join a cohort to advance construction projects. The program is intended to support teams pursuing construction with mass timber components. Applicant's projects may be at any phase, from earl...

Grants to California small businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements and technical assistance. Funding is intended to enhance ground-floor businesses along a business corridor to increase food traffic, reduce vacant storefronts, and encourage econo...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia businesses in eligible regions for digital marketing support. Funding is intended to reimburse local businesses for expenses related to creating digital platform content and marketing materials. Eligible businesses must be located...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for interior building improvements. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of expenses, including ceiling, floor, and wall improvements and repairs, plumbing, heat ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia small businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support repairs and renovations to mixed-use and commercial b...

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible locations to promote tourism. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to improve the visitor experien...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, schools, and school districts for recycling and waste reduction initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for source reduction activities, purchasi...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to help businesses offset their transportation improvement costs. The program is designed to attract new businesses, expand existing busine...

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible project...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine for-profit entities and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended for technical support that helps established companies grow and assists with the launching of new busine...

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...