Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota artists and creative business owners for professional development efforts. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve business skills and strategic thinking. The program seeks to empower...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario property owners and business tenants for facade improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations and meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

Grants to Ontario tenant businesses and property owners for major capital improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff and obtain required permits prior to applying. Projects that include sustainable design and heritage conservati...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico qualifying nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions for business growth expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses expand and to help nonprofits with programs that serve the community. Eligible uses of f...

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland for-profit entities and nonprofit organizations for employee training programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local employers become more productive and competitive. Training must be intermediate or advanced ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

Grants to Rhode Island marinas, yacht clubs, and municipalities for eligible boats and facilities. The goal of the program is to protect the state's marine water. Funding is intended to retrofit, maintain, construct, and replace on-land pump‐out facilities and t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners and developers for remodeling expenses in eligible regions. Eligible building projects must employ careful dismantling methods, rather than heavy equipment teardown, to extract materials during a building’s rem...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota commercial property owners for capital expenses in eligible regions. Eligible initiatives will recover components through selective disassembly and move existing structures to new sites to minimize debris and advance environmen...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for renovation and remodeling costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additions, renovations, remodels, and new construction projects. Eligible projects will incorporate used ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for construction expenses in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable the transfer of a structure to a new site, preventing debris from teardown while maintaining its heritage va...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, art collectives, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and city agencies for community artistic projects in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance public areas, promote community connections, and fost...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies, nonprofit water companies, and water utilities to find, inventory, and remove lead service lines and connectors from the water system. Funding is intended to reduce the hazard presented by lead pipes, particularl...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for planning and construction projects. Funding is intended to address water contamination in public drinking water and wastewater systems. Projects should address the presence of Per- ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage businesses to attend a training program in business development and receive a monetary investment and in-kind support. Most awardees will be software or software-related companies. Participants will join a...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit housing developers and government agencies for disaster recovery projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the availability of safe and affordable rental housing in areas impacted by Hurricane ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas organizations for projects and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly enhance tourism and the hotel and convention industry. Eligible applicants are those that host touri...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for events and activities that promote the tourism industry in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposa...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations to increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information and an application draft prior to applying. Funding is intended for a ne...

Grants to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for special events and programs that generate significant media and promotional impact in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information prior to submitting a ...

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

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 ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International business entities to participate in a competition to create reliable drones that can be deployed in emergencies. Applicants are required to register and qualify prior to submitting a contest application. The purpose o...

Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...

Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...

Grants to Ontario businesses for technology projects in the automotive and mobility industries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one o...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations to make existing scientific data accessible to Artificial Intelligence. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application...

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

Grants to Vermont producer associations and service provider organizations for activities that benefit businesses within the state’s forestry, food, and agricultural sectors. Applicants must register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

Grants of up to $12,500 to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive export development plan. Program goals include maximizing return on investm...

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California school districts, hospitals, IHEs, corporate campuses, and entertainment and sports venues in eligible locations to make the switch to reusable foodware. Funding is intended to reduce the use of disposable foodware. All applic...

Loans to North Dakota businesses for the commercialization of intellectual property. Eligible industries include agriculture, energy, healthcare, data management, and more. Funding is intended for working capital expenses that are directly connected to the project...

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research using data from specific trials for ALS treatments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

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...