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Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and private incorporated entities for mental health programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of service: mental health, sub...
Grants to Delaware small-sized businesses for programs and activities to help the company develop, expand, and grow. Funding is intended to support a wide range of services and capital investments, including equipment, advertising services, building projects, and ...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to preserve and rehabilitate historically important structures and buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote historic preservation as a tool for buildi...
Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program aims to strengthen the economy by providing finan...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and other entities to clean up and rehabilitate neglected properties across the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development through the improvement and ...
Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit business owners to participate in a business mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to support business owners in the tourism industry by enhancing their professional capacity, knowledge, and skills. Successful applicants w...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois property and business owners to renovate and modernize commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding may also be used for associated expenses, including engineering, architectural, and legal fees. The purpose of the program...
Opportunity for California individuals, educational institutions, companies, organizations, and groups in eligible regions to participate in an art contest. Participants will design the official logo for a local public arts program. The successful applicant will w...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for economic development projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a grant orientation class prior to submitting an application. Fundi...
Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and schools for community-based environmental projects. Funding is intended for projects that will address litter and waste on land and water, recycling, general beautification, a...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations for travel programs benefiting young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase student and youth access to impactful travel opportunities. Eligible programs directly serve students and you...
Opportunity for Alabama early-stage health-focused companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity offers emerging businesses individualized coaching and mentorship. The program's goal is that graduates will go on to participate in an i...
Opportunity for Texas early-stage companies to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive mentorship, business coaching, deals and perks, investment opportunities, and educational seminars. The goal is f...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...
In-kind grants to New Mexico small businesses to promote solutions that respond to specific, critical obstacles. The grant program provides technical assistance, lab staff, and the use of laboratory equipment. The leveraged projects allow businesses that share tec...
Grants of up to $40,000 and in-kind support to Nova Scotia emerging tech businesses to encourage growth and increase profitability. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support technology companies in agriculture...
Contracts to New Mexico attorneys and law firms for legal defense and litigation services. Funding is intended for government services, consumer protection, civil rights, environmental, housing, healthcare, antitrust, and other authorized litigation, including lim...
Grants to Florida business and commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations to enhance the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. Funding is intended to support renovation, maintenance, and improvement projects that strengthen the visual iden...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to build or improve facilities serving youth. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities may include demolition...
Grants of up to $1,500 and in-kind support to Oklahoma retail store owners for community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives to improve local neighborhoods, such as planting bushes and trees, putting up holiday decorations, an...
Opportunity for Arizona early-stage companies to participate in a bioscience research and technology program. In addition to up to $75,000 of funding, participating companies will receive networking opportunities, professional support, and other resources. The pro...
Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Yukon artists, ensembles, and companies for artistic tours. Preference is given to projects taking place outside of the province. Funding may be used to present a broad range of artistic disciplines, including theater, music, dance, visu...
Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri individuals, organizations, businesses, and groups for agriculture-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that generate workforce development and business sustainability. Eligible projects include...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New Brunswick groups and individual artists for career development. The purpose of this program is to increase the visibility of new musicians by providing professional development and enabling the production of new content. Funding is in...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick artists and industry professionals to promote music-related projects, services, and content. Funding is intended to further the development of the local music industry. Eligible activities include social media campaigns, vid...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan small businesses to increase export activities. Applicants are required to obtain access to the application portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to offset a portion of the export-related costs faced by small companies. ...
Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible regions for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, addr...
Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and community or industry groups to support economic development opportunities in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...
Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...
Grants to Montana for-profit and nonprofit developers and owners to increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income households. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support developer...
Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...
Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to address the housing shortage within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for construction and infrastructure activities. The purpose of ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the historic character of the downtown district by improving and ...
Grants to Israel technology transfer companies and industrial corporations for maritime technology research and development. Funding is intended for activities focused on the storage, transmission, generation, and distribution of ocean-based renewable energy. Proj...
Grants to Canada for-profit production companies and broadcasters to create digital media content. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that are ready for commercialization. Emerging creati...
Grants to Virginia building owners to carry out facade and/or landscaping improvements to properties in eligible locations. Improvements can include painting, lighting, awnings, replacing sidewalk, accessibility improvements, and more. Eligible properties are loca...
Grants to Washington Tribal governments, IHEs, organizations, and corporations to initiate broadband services on Tribal lands. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enable applicants to...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota childcare providers to purchase locally sourced food for meals and snacks. Funding is intended to assist family home daycares that want to buy and serve state-grown or raised foods. This program reimburses participants for purch...
Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...
Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...
Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit transportation companies, and First Nations bands to improve connectivity for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to provide public transporta...
Grants to Nevada event producers and organizations for activities and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to generate overnight stays in local lodging properties. Eligible events include, but are n...
Grants to Ontario professional artists, nonprofit arts organizations, collectives, groups, and other organizations to create, produce, and present multidisciplinary works of art, arts activities, and events. Funding may also be used to support professional develop...
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Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.
Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.
Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.
Yes. Corporations and government agencies regularly launch dedicated grant initiatives aimed at supporting diverse founders and veterans.
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