Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently e...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the red...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit agriculture operations, ranches, and farms for disaster relief assistance in eligible locations. New applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related e...

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota artists and creative business owners for professional development efforts. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve business skills and strategic thinking. The program seeks to empower...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario property owners and business tenants for facade improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations and meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

Grants to Ontario tenant businesses and property owners for major capital improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff and obtain required permits prior to applying. Projects that include sustainable design and heritage conservati...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico qualifying nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions for business growth expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses expand and to help nonprofits with programs that serve the community. Eligible uses of f...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland for-profit entities and nonprofit organizations for employee training programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local employers become more productive and competitive. Training must be intermediate or advanced ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

Grants to Rhode Island marinas, yacht clubs, and municipalities for eligible boats and facilities. The goal of the program is to protect the state's marine water. Funding is intended to retrofit, maintain, construct, and replace on-land pump‐out facilities and t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners and developers for remodeling expenses in eligible regions. Eligible building projects must employ careful dismantling methods, rather than heavy equipment teardown, to extract materials during a building’s rem...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota commercial property owners for capital expenses in eligible regions. Eligible initiatives will recover components through selective disassembly and move existing structures to new sites to minimize debris and advance environmen...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for renovation and remodeling costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additions, renovations, remodels, and new construction projects. Eligible projects will incorporate used ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for construction expenses in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable the transfer of a structure to a new site, preventing debris from teardown while maintaining its heritage va...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, art collectives, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and city agencies for community artistic projects in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance public areas, promote community connections, and fost...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies, nonprofit water companies, and water utilities to find, inventory, and remove lead service lines and connectors from the water system. Funding is intended to reduce the hazard presented by lead pipes, particularl...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for planning and construction projects. Funding is intended to address water contamination in public drinking water and wastewater systems. Projects should address the presence of Per- ...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit housing developers and government agencies for disaster recovery projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the availability of safe and affordable rental housing in areas impacted by Hurricane ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas organizations for projects and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly enhance tourism and the hotel and convention industry. Eligible applicants are those that host touri...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for events and activities that promote the tourism industry in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposa...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations to increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information and an application draft prior to applying. Funding is intended for a ne...

Grants to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for special events and programs that generate significant media and promotional impact in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information prior to submitting a ...

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...

Grants to Ontario businesses for technology projects in the automotive and mobility industries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one o...

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

Grants to Vermont producer associations and service provider organizations for activities that benefit businesses within the state’s forestry, food, and agricultural sectors. Applicants must register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding ...

Grants of up to $12,500 to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive export development plan. Program goals include maximizing return on investm...

Grants and loans to Ontario businesses for economic development support. Applicants must register in the grant portal and consult with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist advanced manufacturing companies, with a focus on small and medium-sized b...

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California school districts, hospitals, IHEs, corporate campuses, and entertainment and sports venues in eligible locations to make the switch to reusable foodware. Funding is intended to reduce the use of disposable foodware. All applic...

Loans to North Dakota businesses for the commercialization of intellectual property. Eligible industries include agriculture, energy, healthcare, data management, and more. Funding is intended for working capital expenses that are directly connected to the project...

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois qualifying businesses for new and existing projects to preserve historic places and advance economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to...

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to sto...

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and tribal entities to benefit individuals with mental illness. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to support pilot prog...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

Loans to Utah agricultural producers to mitigate losses incurred due to disasters. Funding is intended to help agricultural producers address extraordinary circumstances related to declared disasters that have resulted in production losses. Loans may be used to c...