241 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote economic security in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support. Areas of focus include basic needs, economic mobility, and community and individual wealth building. Programs or project...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to address community issues affecting low-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for general operations support. Priority is to support initiatives in the focus areas of economic mobility, b...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind training support to Ontario fledgling businesses in eligible regions. Funding is intended for businesses that are less than two years old. In addition to funds, participating business owners will receive instruction in business plannin...

Opportunity for Texas women entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. This program offers founders mentoring, training, networking, and access to software and other resources. The goal of the program is to help women busin...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

Opportunity for Illinois early-stage for-profit companies and start-up entrepreneurs in eligible locations to present business plans and compete for cash prizes and in-kind support. The opportunity is intended to identify, promote, and reward outstanding entrepren...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Ontario entrepreneurs in eligible communities to promote business development. In addition to funding, successful applicants will receive advisory services, training, mentorship, and education. Eligible businesses are ...

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will attend workshops, receive customized guidance from qualified business advisors, and work with experienced mentors who will guide ...

Opportunity for Missouri nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in an accelerator program. The program is intended to allow entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $35,000. The program s...

Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs and startup companies to participate in a business development program. The program is geared to companies in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, materials science, automation, aerospace, software, green energy, logistics, cy...

Opportunity for Delaware for-profit businesses in eligible locations to participate in a pitch event. Businesses that have been open for fewer than five years are welcome to apply. Participants will pitch to judges who have a range of business expertise, and one w...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania businesses and start-ups owned by historically disadvantaged individuals for business development activities. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including website design, professional services, and marketin...

Cooperative Agreements to Wyoming, West Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations to establish a lead center model for business services. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Succ...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include entrepreneurship programs, real estate development, neighborhood improvement activities, business expansion, and industry sector s...

Opportunity for Virginia qualifying entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants will have a chance to meet with business advisors, develop a business plan, take part in a pitch competition, and compete for fundi...

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

Opportunity for Indiana small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. This educational opportunity includes a series of on-demand virtual training courses. The program supports and empowers local small businesses, restaur...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce devel...

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA and Canada nonprofit, educational, and service organizations, and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and ...

Opportunity for Virginia companies and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to compete for funding and participate in a business development program. The opportunity includes a requirement to participate in a boot camp to help participants assess their entrepreneur...

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

Grants to California music creators and businesses in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support artists and artist teams whose work is rooted in bold innovation, lived experience, and community expression. The grant see...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit historically marginalized populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); women and girls, yo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local r...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote ...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Montana women for business development and educational pursuits. Funding is intended to enable women to pursue educational opportunities and strengthen their businesses. The goal is to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in the st...

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...

Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to assist career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through classroom training and work ex...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...

Opportunity for Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to support emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits that address disparities within the focus area...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

Opportunity for Alabama early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist emerging businesses in the forest industry. The goal is for program graduates to go on to participate in an investment accelerator or ...

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylv...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. This 8-week program offers workshops, mentoring, strategic workshops, and community networking to promote business growth for early-stage startups. Programming is intended ...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups will also participate in an accelerator...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina early-stage companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to help startups advance their companies, reduce risks, gain customers, and attract future investment. In addition to grant funds...

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial ...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed o...

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

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...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and CEOs to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive networking opportunities, professional development, and access to business resources. The purpose of the program is to address the dispa...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania entrepreneurs in eligible sectors for business development activities. In addition to funds, grantees will receive customized business planning consultation. Eligible business sectors include publishing, marketi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...

Grants to North Carolina for-profit entities in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurs and small business owners as they continue building, strengthening, and growing their businesses. Grants are available to ea...