Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut childcare centers for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for activities to increase enrollment at current locations, expand to new locations, and create new revenue streams. Eligible uses of funds include but ...

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that promote economic development by increasing employment, expanding business opportunities, and improving property conditions. Projects mu...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and tribes to improve the healthcare system in rural areas. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fu...

Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

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 of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists from more than 50 miles away and increasing overnight stays...

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for large-scale initiatives to benefit pregnant women, children ages 0-5, and families. Eligible projects inclu...

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, advance competiti...

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina farmers in eligible counties to expand or diversify their operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to promote the sustainability of farms and increase far...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned companies to drive success and promote business development. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will positively impact the growth and profitability of women-led for-profit businesses. Eligible us...

Grants to Ontario film production companies to create and produce movies and digital series. Funding is intended for activities at all stages of development, including story optioning, final draft treatment, polish and package, and the production phase. Eligible e...

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to increase employability for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include financial literacy, training and employment services, immigrant legal services, ap...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to improve educational outcomes for youth in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include leadership development, youth engagement and prevention, school-based intervention...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses for initiatives to benefit individuals recently released from incarceration in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include workforce development, employment opportunities, mentorship, and...

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athl...

Contract for services to a New York private, public, for-profit, or nonprofit organization to support mental health services that benefit children, youth, and their families. Applicants must register on the portal and nonprofits must pre-qualify prior to applying....

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that se...

Grants to USA dairy businesses in multiple states for capital improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days. Funding is intended for initiatives to modernize or install advanced machinery for dairy handling and packaging, a...

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Special emphasis is placed on studies related to diabetes, neuropathic pain, dementia and IDD, mental health in preg...

Grants to Ontario video game production companies to support the production of new video games and virtual experiences. Funding is intended to help companies create additional jobs, expand their market presence, and increase the diversity of their material. Funds ...

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, and municipalities to promote cultural activities and tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage tourism and support the operation, ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for projects that strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development, job training, economic development, community imp...

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to sto...

Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program aims to strengthen the economy by providing finan...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

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 Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, and nature centers for educational initiatives that increase awareness of environmental topics. A l...

Grants to Michigan organizations to promote alternative uses for scrap tires. Funding is intended to increase, explore, and expand markets for used tires. Grants may be used to buy equipment or to support research and development projects that explore new or incre...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, IHEs, and government agencies for infrastructure projects that address food waste. Funding is intended to increase access to food waste diversion projects and increase the food waste compo...

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, school districts, academic institutions, and government agencies for research addressing production issues for grains. Funding is intended for studies on ways to make grain production more sustainable. Proj...

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 Illinois for-profit and nonprofit developers, individual tenants, property owners, and religious organizations for construction projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service...

Loans to Maryland businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, and National Guard personnel for business expenses. Funding is intended for business-related costs. For veterans with disabilities, grants can be used for accessibility projects and to defray oth...