Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania municipalities, redevelopment authorities, economic development organizations, and for-profit organizations for business development activities. Funding is intended for planning and construction activities. The purpose of funding i...

Loans to Texas for-profit entities and government agencies for transportation projects. The loan program is intended to provide innovative financing methods to communities to assist them in meeting their infrastructure needs. The program allows borrowers to access...

Loans to Texas small businesses in eligible locations to help support business growth. Funding is intended to provide a source of capital to small and micro businesses that may not have other avenues to obtain such capital. All applicants must be in good standing ...

Grants of up to $7,500 and in-kind support to British Columbia employers for workplace improvements for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants may apply for an assessment of current workplace structures, policies and programs, as well as a program improveme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Grants to Ontario health-related companies to prepare their technologies for the market. Eligible companies have been incorporated for under five years and are early-stage firms in pre-seed or seed investment rounds with strong intellectual property and potential ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to Oregon property owners and business owners to assist with commercial tenancy expenses in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce the out-of-pocket costs for businesses moving into a new location, thereby encouraging business and economic growth...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to assist small companies and commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) with energy-efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and...

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

Grants to Ontario for-profits for technology projects in the mobility and automotive industries. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one of the following focus areas: semiconductors, advanced chargi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements. Applicants must contact staff before applying and attend a workshop. Funding is intended to support businesses in expanding and improving buildings, optimizing operation...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for capital investments. Applicants must contact staff before applying and attend a workshop. Funding is intended for physical building improvements for businesses that have opened within the last...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina small businesses in eligible locations for facade improvements and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for capital improvements to businesses located in areas with long-term disinvestment. This program is intended to revit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

Grants to Oregon commercial property and business owners for projects to renovate properties and address blight in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enhancements to a building's structure or for exterior aesthetic improvements that are publicly visible. ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan commercial property owners for capital improvements to the exterior of buildings in eligible locations. Funding is available for a variety of activities, including landscaping, façade work, awning repair, and painting. Preferen...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois business property owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of exterior building rehabilitations, including painting, window or door repairs or replacements, or ot...

Grants to Tennessee property owners for building facade enhancements in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity. Eligible proposa...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and individual property owners for capital improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase property values through upkeep of the street appearance of business and commercial façade. Eligible proper...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the façades and street appeal of business structures. The goal of the grant program is to positively impact the ...

Grants to Tennessee property owners and developers for building redevelopment projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity...

Grants to Maryland businesses for economic development projects. Funding is intended for opportunities that create substantial capital investments and generate employment opportunities, particularly in regions that have high levels of unemployment rates. Projects ...

Opportunity for Maryland small businesses to participate in a program to test new markets around the globe. Businesses will receive access to resources, facilities, networking, and up to $10,000 grant funding to cover participation expenses, such as transportation...

Loans to Maryland small businesses for business development and expansion opportunities. Funding is intended for businesses in the retail, service, skilled trade, manufacturing, wholesale, and technology sectors. Funds may be used for renovations, equipment expens...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for charitable and community-based projects in the Funder's service area. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, fire and rescue, school projects, crisis centers, youth programs, historical soc...

Grants of $5,000 to USA businesses in multiple states for investment purposes. Funding is intended for funding-related training programs and funder matching to enhance business growth for certified suppliers. Eligible applicants are diverse suppliers located in th...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for projects and programs to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services and other charitable purposes. Eligible expenses may include equipm...

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon property owners, potential buyers, and developers to promote economic development, transform blighted areas, and create healthier communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental site assessments to help...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit small employers for costs related to worker leaves of absence. Funding is intended to help cover costs when an employee has taken leave. Grants can be used to manage expenses related to hiring temporary workers, increas...

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations for the installation of public bicycle parking improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing and installing bicycle racks that provide secure and convenient bike parking. The purpos...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

Loans to North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for capital projects or to expand or build businesses in the Funder's service area. Eligible uses of funds include job creation, supplies and facilities for rural residents...

Grants to Oregon organizations and event planners to attract and hold a wide variety of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage large public events that will increase tourism and economic development. Funding may be used for marketing, permi...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Oregon event producers and organizations to hold free public events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism to specific areas through events that showcase the area's unique culture. Events must be free and open to p...

Opportunity for Kansas home-based childcare providers in eligible counties to participate in a mentorship program and receive grant funding. Mentors will be paired with new providers and receive training, one-on-one guidance, and a start-up grant of $5,000. Progra...

Grants to New Jersey individual property owners and businesses to develop the downtown area in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of residential units available, make use of unused commercial spaces, and promote local businesses. El...

Rebates to Colorado businesses and organizations in eligible locations to replace irrigated turf grass in parking strips located within public areas. Funding is intended to replace grass that currently has an automated irrigation system and is relatively healthy....

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses for strengthening security in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Funder prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the safety of businesses via exterior facade work based on police departme...

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota businesses in eligible locations to improve safety. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve storefront lighting, install security cameras, and enhance the general safety and wal...

Grants to British Columbia agricultural businesses for activities that improve farm operations. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, thermal energy efficiency improvements, alternative energy te...

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, band-owned businesses, and Indigenous economic development corporations for environmental activities to preserve soil health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, a...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for activities to preserve grazing land adjacent to rivers, streams, or other waterways. Applicants are required to register in t...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for water management planning activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is a...

Opportunity for Arizona and Utah individuals and teams to participate in a business development program and earn up to $3,000. The program enables participants to connect with experienced business mentors who can guide early-stage entrepreneurs through key develop...

Grants and in-kind support to Wisconsin business owners and entrepreneurs in eligible locations for startup and expansion assistance. Applicants may choose from either a six-month cohort program for early-stage businesses or individualized support for existing bus...