Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new or developing events during their first three years, supporting their growth until they become self-sustaining. Eligible events must demonstrat...

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced i...

Grants of $1,000 to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit boating organizations and for-profit entities for activities that promote boating throughout the region. The overall goal of these grants is to increase attendance, promote diversity and inclusion, and ge...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Kansas organizations, groups, and businesses to promote and advertise projects and events that will increase tourism and overnight visits to eligible areas. The purpose of the program is to encourage events that will have a significant ec...

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to in...

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for events that promote the local tourist industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support marketing and other event-related costs suc...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that support healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a communit...

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses to expand operations in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) inv...

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to stimulate the esta...

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

Tax credits to Kansas housing project developers and builders in eligible areas to increase the availability of suitable, affordable housing. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Tax credits will be issued for investments in housing projects that will pr...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently e...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the red...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit agriculture operations, ranches, and farms for disaster relief assistance in eligible locations. New applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related e...

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

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...

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exh...

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...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, private, and public entities to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to bolster all aspects of semiconductor m...

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...