Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

Grants to New York organizations, companies, and institutions for projects to develop and improve maritime ports throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that benefit and build the capacity of the state's offshore wind industry and improve the stat...

Opportunity for Alabama individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program that provides product ideas, mentorship, and coaching. The opportunity is intended to help develop ideas. The program is a venture-creation workshop for entr...

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

Grants to Canada musical artists and record labels to create music videos. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Funding is intended for preparation, creation, and presentation costs, including hiring a producer, video editor, videographer, tal...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

Grants to Alberta small production businesses and producers to support the development of content and expand the workforce. First-time applicants must set up an online profile before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help productions attract and ma...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Vermont businesses to support networking and sales activities. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist local farming or forestry businesses. The goal of the grant program is to m...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, businesses, school districts, and institutions in eligible regions for environmental projects related to packaging waste. Funding is intended to replace limited-use packaging utilized in distribution, ...

Grants of $1,500 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages ...

Opportunity for Kentucky retailers to participate in a program to provide fresh produce to SNAP and WIC customers. This program is intended to strengthen farmers and the local agricultural industry, while also improving nutrition and access to healthy foods for fa...

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1000 to Montana property owners and businesses for exterior renovations to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding may be used for improvements to signage, sidewalks, trees, landscaping, and decorative banners ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

Grants to Florida businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for building upgrades and renovations. Applicants must contact program staff or attend a workshop before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help building and business own...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the fi...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for arts-related performances, projects, and events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new programs, individual projects, or a full season of events, programs, and performances...

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

Grants to Alberta businesses to employ local workers for audio and video projects. Applicants must set up an online profile before submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to help cover labor costs for organizations involved in the development and deliv...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada Indigenous-owned companies for marketing and distribution projects related to screen-based content, including web series, television, shorts, and immersive and interactive content. Funding is intended f...

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

Grants to Illinois business and property owners for building facade enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to door and awning replacements, lighting installation, and improved signa...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts small business owners in eligible locations for e-commerce improvements. Funding supports the purchase of e-commerce equipment and online upgrades to strengthen digital competitiveness. The purpose of th...

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

Grants and loans to Colorado agricultural organizations for disaster relief purposes in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support emergency responses to drought through supplemental groundwater pumping, conservation, and ditch and reservoir. Eligible projects...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Applicants must have the required licenses and submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding priority is intended for projects...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

Grants to Alberta book publishers for operational support. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The grant program aims to increase access to services an...

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to support operations, administration, and business development activities. The grant program aims...

Grants to Alberta sound recording organizations for activities to build organizational capacity. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage business growth and enhance the financial viability of the sound and m...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee private and government entities for publicly accessible projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with the installation of changing tables that are designed for adults. The goal of the g...

Grants to North Dakota employers to help new employees with relocation costs. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support public and private sector employers who are hiring out-of-state job seekers for in-d...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado small businesses in eligible locations for improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to assist small businesses with exterior and interior renovations and one-off professional services. Grants can help businesses ...

Tax credits to Vermont property owners and lessees, including nonprofit organizations, for projects that enhance non-residential historic and older structures in eligible locations. Successful applicants may use credits toward code compliance work, general rehabil...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions to diversify and expand their workforce. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations have selected a particular need to address wi...

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

Income tax credits to New York businesses that have shifted operations to eligible locations. The tax credits will support businesses that have relocated to recently-renovated or constructed commercial properties. Eligible relocations must be nonresidential and mu...

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit employers for training and workforce development programs for newly hired and incumbent full-time and part-time workers. Funding is intended for activities that address job growth and increase the abilities or oppor...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...