Small Business Grant Opportunities Available This May
Small Business Grant Opportunities are blooming this May, just in time for Spring! It’s time to start growing; soak up that sunshine, take action and invest in grant funding for your small business. Inflation, high interest rates, and structural barriers are still impacting small business owners across the country. The good news? GrantWatch is your go-to source for finding the right funding opportunities to power through.
This month, GrantWatch is spotlighting nine powerful grants available to small business owners right now. These grants are tailored to promote innovation, boost inclusivity, and uplift entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, there’s support out there waiting for you. With nearly 1,400 Small Business grants and more than 200 listed under the Entrepreneur and Startup category, GrantWatch makes it easy to find the funding you need.
Small Business Grant Opportunities
1. Agricultural Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program
Opportunity for agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Program involves weekly instructional sessions, coaching meetings, and , office space and deals from vendors.
2. Software Developers and Companies for Projects
Grants to software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Funding is for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the virtual ecosystem.
3. Participate in a Business Development Program
Opportunity for small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program provides participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business plan.
4. Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages
Grants to nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster.
5. Mentorship Program for Small Business Owners
Opportunity for small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts that contribute to growth.
6. Ag Retailers and Cooperatives to Develop Agricultural Leaders
Up to $7,500 and $10,000 to AG retailers and cooperatives to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, and agriculture education.
7. Business Development Program for Veteran Business Owners
Opportunity for veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program assists veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life. It provides coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topics, and strategic planning for sustainable business growth.
8. Space Industry Start-Ups for Immediate Needs
$1,000 to start-ups in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding. For example, entities that are facing cash flow problems and those in the pre-seed phase.
9. Enterprises for Initiatives Addressing Social Issues
Grants to for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding supports efforts to improve the lives of individuals through innovative strategies, systems changing approaches, and disrupting technologies.
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