803 Small Business Grants

Grants to Ontario individuals and companies to support the creation of locally produced films to enhance cultural and economic development activities. Funding is intended to benefit the region with job opportunities, increased investment, and other activities by local film producers and film production companies. Funding m...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for collaborative projects that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a final application. Funding is intended to support partnerships between organizations and local businesses with the goal of creati...

Loans and grants to California developers in eligible areas for housing projects. Funding is intended for projects including allocations towards extremely low, very low, and low-median income housing, and efficiency housing units. Priority will be given to projects that are shovel-ready, have the lowest cost per unit, demo...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and consortia to promote healthcare-related distance learning in rural regions. Applicants are encouraged to identify how their project addresses Coronavirus (COVID-19) responses. Required registrations must be completed prio...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a wid...

Grants to Massachusetts artists of color in eligible locations to support creative projects. Funding is intended to assist individual artists, ages 14 years and up, whose work and projects advance the idea of social justice. Eligible applicants are residing and working in Boston. The purpose of the grant is to support the ...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...

Awards and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for greater business success. The award program identifies, encourages, and supports women-led or women-run businesses, providing the necessary financial, social, and...

Grants to Nebraska municipalities in eligible regions to support the economic revitalization of downtown business areas. Funding is intended for the implementation of projects that will redevelop or revitalize downtown infrastructure, address safety and health concerns, and develop a greater capacity for commercial growth....

Grants to California public and private entities for research related to the effects of climate change on the electricity system. Funding is intended for applied research and development projects. Eligible projects will prepare the energy sector to manage climate and weather-related challenges.

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and hospitals for programs and projects that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to evaluate and recommend approaches for reducing abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE) of individuals with Inte...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, IHEs, faith-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations to address substance abuse in underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to complete. The purpose of the project is to advance RCORP...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida individual artists in eligible locations for significant projects. Funding is intended to help working artists create a major visual arts project that will further their careers. The Foundation is looking for innovative ideas that will positively impact the community and be relevant to cu...

Grants of up to $40,000 to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations to implement innovative ideas to adapt to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Priority will be given to ideas and adaptations that have the potential to be scaled, replicated, or that foster collaboration. Eligible businesses must be located in Charl...

Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts to expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and production; facilitate job creation; undertake export market devel...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and education and training providers to benefit employers and employees throughout the state, especially due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants are expected to form partnerships and collaborations to meet the specif...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to develop new drugs for animals that may be used in minor species or for minor uses in major species. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete.

Grants of up to $10,000 per worker to Manitoba businesses to support job training, including training related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to foster workforce development for new or existing workers. Participating employers must have a job available for the trainee upon successful completion of the traini...

Grants of $10,000, grants of $30,000, grants of $50,000 to USA entrepreneurs for operating support. Grantees will also receive in-kind support of advice and publicity. Funding is intended to provide support to Black-owned businesses that sell beauty products. The goal of this initiative is to help drive meaningful change i...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and small businesses in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to reimburse applicants for pandemic-related modifications. Eligible applicants are located in Kent County.

Opportunity for Pennsylvania businesses in eligible counties to participate in a ten-week program to explore business concepts and compete for up to $10,000 in funding. Businesses will receive assistance with customer discovery, accounting, and legal costs. Businesses must be located in Bedford, Blair, Fulton, Cambria, Hun...

Grants to Canada food producers in eligible areas for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to address the immediate needs of domestic production lines resulting from the pandemic. Grants are available to applicants with food processing, manufacturing, or greenhouse operations in Brit...

Grants of up to $500 to New York businesses in eligible locations for support to reopen in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eligible uses of funding include PPE supplies, equipment, and physical modifications to meet social distancing guidelines. Funding is intended for small businesses located in the City ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations for support to recover from the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eligible uses of funding include PPE equipment, working capital, and physical modifications to meet social distancing guidelines. Funding is intended for small businesses in On...

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to USA and International small marine technology companies to relocate to an eligible area of Canada. Funding is intended for product development and commercialization. Companies selected will receive additional support and resources beyond the funding. Entrepreneurs must relocate thei...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, public entities, private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for projects to study relevant gender equity initiatives and to assess how effectively t...

Awards to Tennessee professionals in eligible counties to recognize outstanding achievements in the financial field. The award is intended to honor employees in the finance sector, such as accountants, bankers, executives, and financial planners, who help company leaders and their communities across Middle Tennessee keep t...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for business development and organizational capacity building. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries.

Grants of up to $6,000 to New Brunswick music artists and registered businesses for the production of new albums and singles. Funding may be used for both pre-production and production expenses. Funding is intended for projects that will strengthen the local music industry.

Grants of up to $3,000 to Nebraska individuals, nonprofits, businesses, farms, municipalities, federal and state agencies, and schools, for environmental programming and education projects. Eligible program topic areas include the following: habitat, waste management, air quality, soil management, and surface and ground wa...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Award to a Colorado business or nonprofit chief executive in eligible counties to recognize outstanding commitment and contributions to his or her company and community. The award program is intended to acknowledge the achievements of a CEO or someone with a similar title, including but not limited to executive directors, ...

Awards to Colorado nonprofit or for-profit executives in eligible counties to recognize outstanding contributions to their companies and communities. Awards are intended to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of a variety of managers in C-Level positions. Eligible executives lead companies located in the Denver Metrop...

Grants to Minnesota cities, townships, and tribes in eligible locations to assist local businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for local governments to create community lending programs for businesses adversely impacted by the health crisis. Grants should benefit northeastern Minnes...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington small businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for business with a maximum of 50 full-time employees. Preference will be given to businesses with a maximum of 25 full-time employees. Businesses must be...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan small businesses in eligible locations for assistance with the re-opening process during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to support businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic and face financial hardship after the extended shutdown. Businesses that ha...

Grants to Ontario film producers and production companies for the development and production of film projects. Funding is intended to support a variety of projects across a range of genres, which offer cultural and industrial benefits. Review criteria are based mainly on the benefits the proposed project offers to the prov...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable urban transformations. The Prize seeks to inspire urba...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible areas for assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to provide relief to local small businesses that are owned by people of color, women, and veterans, and other enterprises in historically under-served places that don’...

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to mitigate losses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to support local small businesses that experienced closures and restrictions during the health crisis. Priority will be given to businesses located in disproportiona...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, financial and economic development organizations and institutions, and local agencies to administer a program to support businesses that have sustained property damage during recent protests and demonstrations. Applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to subm...

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to provide workforce development and training services to low-income residents. Funding is intended to support programs related to education and vocational training; work experience; self-employment training; job sear...

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, secondary school districts, and IHEs for watershed stewardship projects in eligible locations. For-profit applicants may only apply for research, assessment, and monitoring grants. Eligible categories include education; planning; research, asse...

Grants and loans to Maine businesses in eligible areas to help mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended for expenses such as payroll, rent, inventory, utilities, and insurance. Businesses must be located in the city of Portland. Eligible businesses include those that ha...

Grants to California organizations and entrepreneurs in eligible areas for programs that eliminate obstacles to health equity. In particular, the Foundation is seeking solutions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, access to health care, homelessness, and food insecurity. Funding is intended for long-term solutions t...

Reimbursement grants to Delaware organizations and individuals to benefit soybean growers. Funding is intended to improve the profitability of soybean farmers by conducting marketing, research, and educational activities which result in a stronger soybean industry. Priority areas include animal agriculture, consumer educat...

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible locations to provide critical support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Example eligible expenses include utilities, stocking shelves, and more. Funding is intended to allow businesses to recover from the pandemic. Businesses must be loc...

Grants to Oregon small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist local businesses and nonprofits that have been financially impacted by the pandemic. Eligible applicants are located in the City of Ashland. While no...

Grants of up to $60,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and regional districts for environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an EOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities that are initiated and supported by the ...

Grants to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. First-time applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive export development plan.