Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for structural and site improvements that enhance residential and commercial properties. Funding is intended for the renovation and exterior beautification of business buildings and historic h...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for events, projects, and activities to promote commercial districts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help revitalize businesses and commercial districts, draw new people to the...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

Grants to Maryland commercial property owners and business owners in eligible locations to renovate and enhance storefronts and signage. Funding is intended to upgrade and improve the appearance of commercial and industrial areas. Eligible properties are located i...

Grants of $4,500 to Florida service providers and manufacturers to increase exports. Funding is intended to cover a portion of the cost of marketing strategy development and consultation. Applicants will meet with a trade specialist who will conduct an in-depth bu...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements. The purpose of the funding is to make enhancements to storefronts in commercial areas. Eligible applicants are those with...

Rebates of up to $3,000 to Minnesota businesses to expand the accessibility of recreational fishing equipment. The purpose of the program is to mitigate the negative environmental impact of recreational fishing. Funding may be used to purchase fishing tackle that ...

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible locations for capital projects and impactful programs. Funding may be used to support capital improvements that will give business properties lasting benefits, and for projects offering valuable impact in the community. Th...

Grants to Alberta for-profit agriculture-related entities and individuals to promote growth and business development. Funding is intended to advance the growth of food processors and bio-industrial processors. The goal of the grant program is to invest in projects...

Grants to Alberta food producers and agriculture-based for-profits for business development efforts. Funding is intended to promote economic development through investments in projects, company growth, market expansion, and the creation of jobs in Alberta. This pr...

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to help private for-profits achieve economic growth and vitality, assist with the expansion and diversification of the tax base, and create new qual...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia small companies in eligible locations to develop or improve internet-based business. Funding is intended to create new websites or to enable existing websites to accept online payments and offer online shopping options. The goal ...

Tax credits to New York for-profit businesses in eligible industries to encourage job creation and investment opportunities. The goal of the program is to support businesses in relocating to New York or expanding within the state. Tax credits are available for exp...

Electricity allocations to New York businesses and nonprofit corporations to encourage job creation and retention. The goal of the program is to promote economic development throughout the state by helping businesses and nonprofits spend less on electricity. There...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories businesses to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The purpose of the program is to assist the owners of small businesses in preparing for disasters, and to provide turnaround relief funding for those prepared bus...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia established for-profit companies and individual property owners in eligible locations to upgrade and repair commercial buildings. Funding is intended to encourage existing businesses and property owners to invest in their propert...

Grants of up to $500 to Virginia businesses in eligible locations for photography services to encourage business expansion and success. Applicants must obtain a quote from eligible photographers prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to ...

Grants to Maryland for-profit companies for workforce development programs. Funding is intended for training activities and support services that enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and technology-based businesses. The goa...

Grants to Florida property and businesses to enhance and renovate commercial and residential structures and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to restore, upgrade, and impro...

Grants to Florida business and property owners to aesthetically enhance and upgrade local properties in eligible areas. Funding is intended for expenses related to the development and installation of a painted or mosaic mural on the exterior surface of buildings a...

Grants to New Jersey private and public entities, including nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions for the acquisition and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. Funding is intended to mitigate th...

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source ...

Grants to Wisconsin businesses and commercial property owners to improve the appearance of storefronts in eligible regions. Applicants can choose from several categories of building improvements, including signage, storefronts, and facades. The purpose of the prog...

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

Grants to Alberta individuals and businesses in eligible locations to develop products that benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to starting and running a new business, including but not limited to wages, capital items, adv...

Grants to California livestock producers to compensate for losses related to wild animals. Funding is intended to help livestock owners recover costs associated with the direct loss of livestock. The goal of the program is to minimize the impact wolves have on ind...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipal entities, community organizations, and institutions of higher education to benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attend...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Hampshire businesses in eligible locations for building repairs and renovations. Funding is intended to assist with project costs including but not limited to labor, materials, and professional services related to facade enhancements....

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Hampshire for-profit companies and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development assistance and start-up support. Funding is intended to offer local businesses a range of services, resources, and training opp...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont small businesses to encourage the development of new international sales markets and promote exports. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help small companies market and sell their produc...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida lodging establishments in eligible locations for expenses related to meetings and events. Funding is intended to attract customers and strengthen local hotels. Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, room rate redu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses, property owners and tenants in eligible locations to improve safety and security. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible uses of funds include security enhancements such as se...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

Tax incentives to Texas businesses to encourage relocation to eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Businesses may receive full or partial exemption from certain taxes. Eligible applicants have the oppor...

In-kind services to Oregon businesses in eligible counties to improve financial planning. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance in financial analysis, identifying external funding sources, strategic planning, and aid in completing funding applica...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities. Funding may be used for the hard costs of re...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on systemic issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices,...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta businesses in eligible regions to enhance the outdoor appearance of business facilities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible enhancements include seasonal decorations, bike racks, outdoor furnitu...

Grants of up to $250 to Iowa businesses in eligible regions to purchase, create, and install outdoor signage. Funding is intended to attract attention to the businesses, emphasize the historic significance of the neighborhood, and encourage foot traffic. Eligible ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia businesses for workforce enhancement in eligible locations. Applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for wage subsidies for the filling of a new or vacant position or as reimbursement for the ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas small businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for business development opportunities that include equipment purchases, repairs, and marketing efforts. The grant targets tradit...

Grants of up to $2,000 to California small businesses for expenses associated with employees being out on leave. Funding is intended to support the recruitment, hiring, and training of additional staff as well as cross-training and upgrading of skills of existing ...

Grants to Missouri community organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible regions for educational programs to enhance traffic safety. Funding is intended to support projects that help prevent and reduce fatalities caused by traffic accidents. Thi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana businesses, public and private agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

Opportunity for Ontario industrial property owners to receive development certification for their site. Applicants are required to consult with the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to expedite the search process for ...

In-kind training services to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses to address mental health issues. This opportunity offers training that will be conducted in a single six-hour course. The course presents instruction on mental health and...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas small businesses and startups in eligible regions for general support. Funding is intended to help remove barriers to development and growth, including but not limited to equipment purchases, licensing fees, and product launches....

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for exterior property improvements. Funding is intended to support businesses located in specific low- to moderate-income areas. Eligible improvements include windows, signage, doors, l...