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Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners and Tenants to Improve the Appearance of Commercial Bu...

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Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts property owners and tenants in eligible locations for exterior renovations to commercial structures. Funding is intended to enhance the physical appearance of business buildings and improve local commercial districts. Eligible b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210704

Grants to Massachusetts Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Improve Accessibility in Eli...

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Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts property owners and business tenants in eligible locations for interior accessibility improvements to commercial structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovation and constru...

GrantWatch ID#: 210706

Grants to Missouri Qualifying Cities and Counties for Projects to Improve Local Downtown Areas

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Grants to Missouri qualifying cities and counties for projects to improve local downtown areas. Funding is intended to help increase tourism and improve communities through redevelopment projects. The goal of the program is to eliminate slum and blight conditions on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210727

Grants to Indiana Businesses, Nonprofits, and Churches in Eligible Locations for Security Impr...

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Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $2,900 to Indiana businesses, nonprofit organizations, and churches in eligible locations to install or upgrade security equipment. Funding is intended for costs related to security technology such as cameras, lighting, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 210798

Opportunity for Wisconsin Start-Ups in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Business Develop...

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Opportunity for Wisconsin start-up companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 211015

Loans to Maryland Seafood Processors to Promote Business Development

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Loans to Maryland seafood processors to promote workforce and business development opportunities. Funding is intended for expenses related to seafood processing projects, including activities at historic oyster shucking facilities, and to facilitate an increase in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211043

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Building Renovations in Eligible Locations

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Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota residential and commercial property owners and developers to upgrade buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and projects including renovation, full structure deconstruct...

GrantWatch ID#: 211084

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Athletic Events that Promote Local Tourism

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Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations for athletic events and programs that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract amateur, professional, adaptive, collegiate, and Olympic/Paralympic-sanctioned sporting events that increase the...

GrantWatch ID#: 211145
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

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Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create and develop tourism products, through attractions, special events, and festivals, which will promote economic impact and higher des...

GrantWatch ID#: 211179

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

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Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and other entities for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit residents and improve the long-term sustainability and success of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211206

Grants to California Community-Based Organizations for Environmental Projects in Disadvantaged...

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Grants to California community-based organizations for projects relating to the environment in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in disadvantaged communities. The activities should involve developing the capacity of community leaders, implementing smal...

GrantWatch ID#: 211312

Grants to Washington Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

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Grants of up to $750 to Washington businesses for structural improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of rebates, is intended to enhance structures that experienced damage or defacement to the street-side portion of their propert...

GrantWatch ID#: 211476

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit CBOs and IHEs to Promote Clean Energy Solutions in Eligible Locat...

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Grants to Illinois community-based nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for environmental programs that promote clean energy business solutions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211482

Grants to Utah Ranchers for Projects to Improve Rangelands and Watersheds Across the State

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Grants to Utah ranchers to support rangeland and watershed improvements. Funding is intended for restoration projects that enhance the health, productivity, sustainability, and management of rangelands throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Grants to New York, Washington DC, California, and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts Education...

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Grants to New York, Washington DC, California, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that enhance arts education, build capacity for nonprofits, and address social issues. First-time applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 211600

Grants to Texas Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Beautify the Local Business District

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Grants to Texas property owners and tenants to renovate and improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to maintain a viable and attractive central business district f...

GrantWatch ID#: 211802
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Grants to Texas Property Owners and Tenants to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locati...

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Grants to Texas property owners and tenants to improve the exterior appearance of commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for the labor and material costs required for structural renovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211803

Grants to Michigan Agencies, Railroads, and Rail Customers for Projects to Enhance Rail Infras...

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Grants to Michigan government agencies, railroads, and rail customers for projects to enhance the state's rail system. Funding is intended for labor, equipment, and materials related to the rehabilitation and installation of rail customer infrastructure. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 211949
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Grants to Oregon Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

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Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements related to commercial, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 211973

Grants to New York Businesses and Organizations for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Reg...

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Grants to New York businesses and organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects are those that enhance the local community and its assets while connecting with the funding source's mission. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 212047

Grants to Florida Restaurants for Business Development and Expansion

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Grants to Florida restaurants in eligible locations for business development activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support interior improvements and rental expenses associated with relocation to the target region. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 212069

Grants to Florida Businesses and Property Owners for Projects to Mitigate Vandalism in Eligibl...

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Grants of up to $4,000 to Florida businesses and property owners for projects to mitigate vandalism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to prevent the spread of graffiti and for graffiti clean-up activities. Eligible properties are offices, commerci...

GrantWatch ID#: 212071
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Grants to Oregon Businesses for Property Improvements in Eligible Locations

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Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon businesses to upgrade and improve existing commercial and lodging properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the rehabilitation and renovation of properties. Grants will assist non-residential property owners with...

GrantWatch ID#: 212083

Grants to California Small Businesses for Recovery Assistance in the Wake of COVID-19

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Grants of up to $25,000 to California small businesses in eligible locations for recovery support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist negatively impacted companies with upgrades and renovations to building facades. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 212158
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Grants to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners for Improvements to Commercial Buildings in ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois small businesses and property owners to upgrade and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to improve the exterior appearance and functionality of properties and places of busi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212275
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Tax Rebates to Illinois Businesses to Promote Growth and Workforce Development

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Grants to Illinois companies in eligible locations for capital projects and infrastructure improvements that promote business development and workforce expansion. Funding, in the form of tax rebates, is intended to assist new and established for-profits in facilitating...

GrantWatch ID#: 212293

Grants to Indiana Hospitality Venues and Hotels to Promote Local Tourism

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Grants and in-kind support to Indiana hotels and other hospitality-related venues to promote tourism and attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist hotels and attractions in bringing more guests to the area for leisure, group, and business tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212474

Grants to Wisconsin Tourism-Based Organizations to Market Events in Eligible Locations

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Grants to Wisconsin tourism-based organizations to market events and promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for assistance in making a tourism-related activity or idea become a reality. Eligible expenses include digital marketing, print and broadcas...

GrantWatch ID#: 212490

Grants to Maryland, Colorado, California, and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Gene...

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Grants to Maryland, Colorado, California, and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must contact the funding source or fill out a questionnaire prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expense...

GrantWatch ID#: 212635

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and For-Profit Development Entities to Support Pre-Development...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations or for-profit development entities to support pre-development costs. Funding is available only for commercial or mixed-use development projects and will cover up to 50% of eligible costs such as appraisal, insurance, market ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212647

Grants to New Farms to Promote Agritourism in Eligible Locations

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Grants of up to $15,000 to New York farms to promote agriculture-based tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as expanding or diversifying operations, improving safety and ease of access, or adding new educational programming. New agritour...

GrantWatch ID#: 212797
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits cover smaller costs that might not require a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840
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Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in C...

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Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding priorities include local economic development, workforce develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 212945

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

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Grants of $1,000 to Kentucky and Indiana qualified nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of people, prosperity, and well-being. The goal of the grant program is to mobilize people,...

GrantWatch ID#: 212963

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations, Associations, and Committees to Support...

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Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, and committees to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant is to support reunions, sports events, festivals, and conferences, among other types of events, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Internships to Saskatchewan Individuals to Learn about Rural Administration

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Internships to Saskatchewan individuals to learn about rural administration through a year-long program. The internship offers on-the-job experiences while meeting the qualifications for a career in the field. Rural administrator interns will learn about applying legis...

GrantWatch ID#: 213003

Contracts for Services to Washington Agencies and Tribes to Address Energy Concerns

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Contracts for services to Washington local government agencies and tribal entities to address energy concerns and benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to promote the state's energy strategy, equity, and policy goals, and to advance capacity-building in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213244
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Address Broadband...

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Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, utilities, and more to improve broadband connectivity in underserved areas. Funding is intended to address problems related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

GrantWatch ID#: 213322
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and For-Profits for Affordable Housing Projects in Eligibl...

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Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations to develop and maintain affordable housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the availability of and access to housing for income-eligible households and homeless individuals. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213367
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Grants to Pennsylvania Farms to Promote Long-Term Success and Viability

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Grants of up to $7,500 to Pennsylvania farms to promote long-term viability and success. Funding is intended to support professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the vitality of farms through sound business planning, ef...

GrantWatch ID#: 213441

Grants to California Agencies and Housing Trusts to Address Local Housing Needs

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Grants to California local governments and housing trusts to address local housing needs. Funding is intended to make housing available to low and moderate-income households. Eligible activities include pre-development, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 213667
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Grants to Montana Property Owners and Tenants to Improve Connections to Telecommunications Net...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana property owners, building owners, and tenants to improve connections to telecommunications networks in eligible regions. Funding is intended to connect a downtown building's communication system to a conduit or aerial fiber network. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213678

Grants to Montana Commercial Property Owners in Eligible Regions to Promote Fire Safety

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Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana individuals who own or lease commercial properties in eligible regions to promote fire safety. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to the installation of fire lines connecting the City's water main to downtown buildings. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 213679
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Grants to Montana Property Owners for Capital Projects to Address Housing Needs in Eligible Re...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Montana individuals who own or lease property for capital projects to address the need for housing in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the development of new one-bedroom and studio residential units. Funding is also available for the creation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213680

Grants and In-Kind Services to Montana Property Owners to Enhance Public Streets in Eligible R...

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Grants and in-kind services to Montana property owners to enhance public streets in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover costs related to the purchase and delivery of historic street lamps. The goal of the grant program is to encourage property redevelopment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213681

Grants to Montana Property Owners, Developers, and Tenants to Provide Technical Assistance for...

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Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to property owners, developers, and tenants for technical support during the early stage of rehabilitation projects. Funding is intended to support a range of services, including planning, analysis, design, assessments,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213682

Grants and Loans to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Economic Development I...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and loans to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for economic development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of municipal development, capital projects, and economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 213802

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

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Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Restore Heritage Buildings in Eligible Regions

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Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia property owners to restore heritage buildings in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to preserve the region's heritage assets. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 213884

Grants to Michigan Businesses in Eligible Locations for Interior and Exterior Property and Bui...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Michigan businesses in eligible locations for interior and exterior property and building improvements. Funding is intended to improve the area, enhance the economic district, and support community development. All projects must be located within the boundari...

GrantWatch ID#: 213986
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