Grants to New York early-stage entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business growth and development. Some applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Applicants can compete in the categories of sustainability, community, enterprise tech, consumer tech, or foo...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching sessi...

Grants to New Jersey small businesses and entrepreneurs to make business improvements or to open a new business in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen existing businesses and assist new businesses with startup costs in an effort to promote neighborhoo...

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 busi...

Grants and loans to Wyoming local government agencies and tribes to benefit local businesses and spur economic growth. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development including roads, water, airport, sewer, industrial sites, business districts, recreation, an...

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is to o...

Grants of $5,000 to Texas women-owned businesses for innovative projects that promote early-stage business development. Funding is intended to support new initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of the business. Funds may be used for purposes that include...

Opportunity for Louisiana small businesses to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive training, developmental assistance, and free assessments, as well as access to additional program benefits. The goal of the program is to encourage bu...

Opportunity for Idaho small business owners to participate in a business development program. The free program is intended to provide participants with networking, mentorship, practical skills, and the development of a customized business plan. Topics covered include m...

Programming for Maryland, Illinois, and Washington, DC entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders to increase entrepreneurial impact within their communities in eligible regions. Programming includes leadership development, expert-led training, and cap...

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the capabili...

Grants of $10,000 to Texas women-owned small companies in eligible regions to promote economic and business development opportunities. Funding is intended to enable women business owners to pursue and implement new and creative projects and activities. Grants may be us...

Grants to Utah fledgling businesses in eligible regions to support business growth. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of equipment or the improvement of facilities. The purpose of funding is to expand the job market, increase services, and support economi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Rhode Island small businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the lasting negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is intended to promote economic development by helping small businesses grow and thrive. Funds may be used...

Grants of $5,000 to Texas female veteran-owned companies to promote business development. Funding is intended to foster greater economic development activity in the state by encouraging and enabling veteran woman-owned small businesses to undertake new and innovative p...

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 trai...

Grants and in-kind support to Michigan small businesses in eligible regions to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Successful applicants will receive business coaching from a dedicated business consultant and services from loc...

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado small businesses for global business development efforts. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help small-sized companies expand internationally. Funding is intended for ...

Grants to Florida businesses to promote commercial activity in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist restaurants, professional offices, and retail merchants with costs associated with leasing commercial buildings. Any new business locating, or existing business...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses increase their workforce, strengthen inf...

Opportunity for Louisiana entrepreneurs and start-up founders to participate in a business development program and receive grants and in-kind support. The program is intended to assist emerging businesses in the culinary field. Each participant will be matched with a b...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico small business owners for disaster recovery efforts. Funding is intended to assist businesses such as convenience stores, restaurants, and local grocery stores to bounce back after recent natural disasters. Eligible uses of funds include m...

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

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

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to stimulate the establishment and growth of non-farm business investments. Eligible proposals benef...

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic development, se...

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...

Grants to Washington for-profit and nonprofit small businesses in eligible locations for property repairs and renovations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote financial recovery by assis...

Loans to Minnesota businesses to purchase necessary equipment. Applicants must submit a pre-application questionnaire prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help eligible businesses enhance automation and productivity. Funding may be used to purchase softw...

Tax credits to Colorado businesses in eligible regions to increase and train their workforce. First-time applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Tax credits support hiring and training new employees, research and development, bu...

In-kind support of business programming and grants of $5,000 to Michigan small businesses for Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery. Upon completion of a series of courses, businesses will be eligible to apply for funding. Points are assigned to each course and participants ...

Tax abatements to Virginia qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support local business development in the technology sector. Eligible applicants may be new, relocating, or expanding businesses focused mainly on technology-based services, processes, or product...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York start-ups and new businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenditures such as computers, printers, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, as well as expenses related to advertisin...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of funding is to promote employees from within the businesses,...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia businesses in eligible locations 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 in...

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario rural companies for business development initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of diversification, preparation for succession, cyber security, and accessibility. Indigenous businesses are encouraged to app...

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina artists for business development activities. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full grant application. Eligible artists are professionals within a broad range of disciplines including dance, theater, ...

Opportunity for USA qualifying Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the op...

Grants to California property and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior enhancements to properties used for business purposes. The goal of the program is to help local businesses improve the exterior of b...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri minority-owned businesses in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses with marketing expenses or relocation costs. Mentors will be available to provide assistance if needed. Applic...

Tax credits to Wisconsin businesses for business and workforce expansion. Eligible businesses are those that are relocating to or expanding within the state. Tax credits can help these businesses by providing a refund or reducing their tax liability, thereby creating t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota dairy farmers and businesses for operations planning activities. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of businesses involved in milk production or dairy product handling. Eligible grant expenses include fees associated with...

Grants of up to $8,000 to New York small businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to advertising and purchasing equipment. Eligible expense categories include advertising, architectural services, computers, printers, signage, security, furniture, fixtures, ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations to enhance their e-commerce. Funding is intended to give small businesses the services and tools necessary to create or improve their online presence via consultation services, web design, an...

Opportunity for Georgia owner-occupied small businesses to obtain significant business loans. Through this program, qualified lenders work with small businesses and the State to provide loans for a variety of business expenses including the purchase of equipment, const...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations and commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of installing security systems. Funding is intended for expenses, including security cameras, door and ...

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs, business owners, and early-stage innovators from eligible locations to participate in a pitch competition. Funding is intended to give entrepreneurs a platform from which they can launch or scale up their ideas. Businesses must be...

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Wyoming businesses, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and EMS providers for workforce development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote the creatio...

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 topic...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland businesses in eligible locations to help cover the costs of business relocation and start-up. Applicants must consult with the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to assist businesses in growing and succeeding...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire businesses in eligible regions to provide financial relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to mitigate the financial impacts of the closures and enhance the resilience of local businesses. Applica...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Florida businesses for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote economic and commercial development in the area. The goal of the grant program is to create jobs, attra...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware small companies to promote and facilitate global business activities. Funding is intended to assist small businesses in navigating international business development by supporting marketing and sales projects around the world. Grants...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City business and property owners to fund costs related to disaster preparedness. The program is intended for sites at risk of flooding and includes a free one-time risk assessment as well as funding to cover the costs of recommended ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina small businesses in eligible locations to implement energy efficiency retrofits. Funding is intended to support lighting upgrades, including installation of lights, exit signs, and fixtures utilizing LED technologies, and lighti...

Accelerator Program opportunity and in-kind support for Ontario entrepreneurs to pursue an innovative service or product. The program includes guidance and mentorship for management of the company's business plans and daily operations. Participants will engage in netwo...

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 legi...

Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form before applying. Funding is intended to help new and expanding retail businesses with renovation and stand-up expenses. The grant progra...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, academic institutions, municipalities, and for-profits for capacity-building projects to benefit clean energy businesses from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to help businesses that are underrepresented learn the sk...

Grants and loans to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible areas for community and economic development projects. Some applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help attract new businesses...

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to Maryland small technology start-ups in eligible locations for capacity building assistance. The program offers professional, ongoing mentoring and targeted projects to help emerging companies succeed. The initiative assists tech...

Opportunity for Texas underserved entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds in the form of a loan and a grant, training, professional resources, networking opportunities, tools and technology, and ongoing support th...

Opportunity for Wisconsin businesses to participate in a tax credit program designed to promote growth and development of businesses throughout the state. Interested applicants need to meet with staff before applying. The goal of the program is to help businesses that ...

Opportunity for Utah emerging entrepreneurs to participate in a contest for funds and mentorship. Selected applicants will have the chance to present before a panel of fellow entrepreneurs, community members, and peers. The purpose of the opportunity is to help individ...

Grants to California small businesses to participate in trade events to promote economic growth. Funding is intended to provide small business owners the opportunity to expand into international markets through participation in special trade events. Eligible applicants...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital expenditures. Funding is intended for exterior renovations, such as signage and the beautification of common areas, as well as improvements for building tenants. Eligible a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions to offset the cost of repairs to their facilities. Eligible businesses sustained damage as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for repairs, ...

Contest for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to devise methods of better understanding the impact businesses have on nature and vice versa. The contest is intended for small to medium enterprises to employ new technologies to make n...

Grants of $20,000 to USA small businesses for business development and to support their communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives to help small businesses innovate and grow. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to large capital expen...

Awards to New Hampshire for-profit businesses and educational institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to their industries and communities. Awards are intended to recognize businesses that are active in their communities or in the state, including volunteer ...

Grants to Maine small businesses to promote exporting and encourage the development of new international sales markets. Eligible uses of grant funds include business development activities, training programs, developing marketing materials, and digital marketing expens...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible locations to support operations and attract new businesses to the region. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help new companies overcome the barriers to entry in...

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. The goals of the program include ensuring active, vibrant communities, providing access to services and cultural opportun...

Grants to Virginia women and minority-owned small businesses in eligible locations to develop their marketing reach through internet commerce projects. The purpose of this program is to help local businesses grow jobs and revenue through the enhancement or creation of ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana for-profit businesses to increase export sales. Eligible expenses include costs associated with attending trade shows, trade missions, and training workshops. The purpose of this program is to help local small businesses generate ne...

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve accessibility. Funding is intended for specialist inspections as well as the purchase of equipment, fixtures, and certain accessible furniture. Eligible bu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon small businesses to participate in international business events. The purpose of the program is to help businesses enter international markets, increase international exports, find potential buyers, and increase their visibility in for...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operations, e...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations to promote growth and implement physical improvements. Funding is intended to strengthen local businesses or to upgrade properties. Eligible applicants are located in the vi...

Opportunity for Montana small businesses to participate in a loan program. The purpose of the program is to enable local businesses to expand, restart, pivot, or stabilize. Eligible types of loans include working capital, real estate, non-speculative new business suppo...

Loans to Wisconsin businesses for capital business development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Loan funds may be used for building and land acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction projects, and working capital fo...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio business entities with qualifying commercial properties for renovation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help cover the cost of permits, fees, and architectural design work related to awnings, signage, and façade renov...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia entrepreneurs and startups to support the growth and success of businesses in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to marketing, equipment, operational expenses, and renovations. The goal of the fund...

Grants to Quebec small businesses and nonprofit organizations for business development needs. Funding may be used for commercialization, business management, market development, acquisition of necessary equipment and machinery, and more. Projects are meant to foster ex...

Grants to Maine businesses to relocate to and establish themselves in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create new job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and provide benefit to the local community. Eligible businesses are those that are already establis...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland units of local government and local economic development offices for rural business development investments. Funding is intended to assist businesses related to agriculture and resources, such as farming, food processing, timber grow...

Grants to British Columbia First Nation governments and business entities, Tribes, and Indigenous associations, institutions, and entrepreneurs to enhance participation in the regulated plant-based drug industry. The goal of the program is to support Indigenous involve...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota new businesses in eligible locations for start-up assistance. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the development of the technical, management, or marketing capabilities of emergin...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International business owners and entrepreneurs of African descent to establish or expand their fledgling businesses. Recipients will be given an annual subscription to the software of their choice, consultation, and credits to enlis...

Grants to Montana tribal governments and tribal government businesses for capital projects to develop tribal for-profit businesses throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support costs related t...

Contract for services to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to benefit food-related businesses in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support technical assistance for upgrading kitchen spaces, developing a shared kitchen for businesses, and helping create a...

Grants to British Columbia artists and arts-focused businesses for touring opportunities to domestic and international destinations. Funding is intended to support showcase, touring, and business travel. Touring initiatives must include confirmed performances in a mini...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City small businesses to promote involvement in their neighborhoods. The goal of the program is to enhance the impact that businesses have on their communities in the focus areas of health and wellness, education and youth, arts and c...

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 also participate in an accelerator program t...

Grants to New York businesses, training providers, and labor management organizations to provide job training in clean technology and energy efficiency. Funding is intended to hire and train new workers in the industry, strengthening the workforce and supporting priori...

Opportunity for Oklahoma graduate and undergraduate students to join a business plan competition. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to a full application. The program is intended to replicate the real-world process of presenting to investors after res...