Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

Grants to New Mexico tourism-related organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support advertising, publicity, and promoting tourist-related attractions, facilities, and events. Eligible projects and activities m...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and businesses for capacity-building efforts that help prevent violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations and legal entities in need of capac...

Grants to Israel businesses to support the domestic artificial intelligence industry. Funding is intended to increase the number of skilled workers in Israel. Grants are available to find and relocate workers and entrepreneurs in the industry to the country. Fundi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artist-run organizations in eligible locations to support existing and new visual art projects. Applicants are required to view a recorded info session prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help independent art groups...

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for events related to breast cancer research. The purpose of the grant program is to support events that foster research and stimulate ideas related to breast cancer. Events...

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for grassroots-led events related to breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Events may take place in-person, virtually, or in com...

Grants and loans to Ontario forest sector businesses, IHEs, and forest-sector related nonprofit organizations to advance the forestry and wood products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to applying. Funding i...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio tourism-focused organizations and entities to attract visitors and promote programs and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop or improve destination assets and the visitor experience. The goal is to drive visit...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado food trucks for upgrades that improve air quality in eligible locations. Funding is intended for electrification projects that benefit mobile food businesses. Food truck owners must agree to recycle a gas, propane, or diesel gen...

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

Grants to New York nonprofit entities, research institutions, and private businesses to promote the consumption of dairy products. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's d...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit research institutions and research hospitals partnering with for-profit companies to advance the development of innovations in the life sciences. Funding is intended to encourage the commercialization of therapies, devices, techno...

In-kind grants of event spaces to Washington public agencies, nonprofit volunteer groups, educational organizations, neighborhood groups, and chambers of commerce in eligible locations. Grantees may use city facilities to host events and festivals, economic develo...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Utah small businesses to promote economic growth in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including capital developments, construction, equipme...

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...

Grants to Canada production companies and broadcasters in multiple provinces for French language-based media content. Funding is intended for production costs related to French content in the genres of documentary, drama, children and youth, performing arts, and v...

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants of $5,000 to Texas women-owned businesses for innovative projects that promote early-stage business development. Funding is intended to support new initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of the business. Funds may be used for purposes that in...

Grants to New York businesses for workforce training programs to promote clean energy employment. Funding is intended for rigorous and high-quality technical skills training along with career preparation designed to prepare individuals for clean energy jobs. Eligi...

Grants to Israel corporations to invest in startup companies. Funding is intended for investments in companies at the pre-seed and seed funding stages, with the goals of expanding the number of investments in Israeli technology companies. In addition to grant fund...

Opportunity for New York entrepreneurs to present their businesses to a panel of judges to win financing. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting an application. In addition to funding, winning businesses will be considered for recognition as one o...

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

Grants to Canada for-profit production companies and broadcasters to support programs that have a high likelihood of commercial success. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is available through two streams: the Ma...

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

Awards to Colorado individuals and businesses in eligible locations to recognize outstanding charitable support and volunteerism within the community. Awards are intended to honor residents who have shown commitment through financial support, dedication, leadershi...

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners and building tenants to improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance parking areas, landscapes, and building exteriors, as well as for the installation of...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners and tenants to improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance parking areas, landscapes, and building exteriors, as well as for the installation of new pede...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, extreme weather, and wildfires, which can be challenging...

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must present ideas to program staff before applying. Funding is intended to market and advertise e...

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

Grants to Virginia commercial fishermen for initiatives to safeguard the state's fishing resources. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: environmental pilot studies regarding fishery habitats, seafood technology, aquaculture, and ma...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit behavioral health organizations to address mental health issues and substance use disorders. Funding is intended to create innovative solutions that address the unique health needs of rural residents and improve the ...

Grants of $1,500 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations for financial support. Funding is intended for small-sized businesses with up to 25 employees for new project opportunities and business expenses. Funds may be used for purposes such as technology, marketin...

Grants to British Columbia businesses to promote the success and growth of video game companies in the province. Funding is intended to support B.C.-owned and -controlled companies in developing their creative IP and promoting the growth of mid-level and experienc...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, businesses, bus contractors, and manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to promote the use of clean energy. Funding is intended for the purchase of heavy equipment and zero-emis...

Grants of up to $15,000 to West Virginia companies to promote business development and improve international sales. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with export promotion activities, such as participation in foreign trade mis...

Opportunity for Massachusetts tech startup companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants a stipend, fundraising opportunities, curated resources, workshops, and a network of corpor...

Opportunity for Maryland health tech startup companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to support startups utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address issues in healthcare. The healthcare accelerator will take ...

Opportunity for Illinois tech startups to participate in an accelerator program. Funding is intended for businesses that are innovating in health technology, including the fields of artificial intelligence, access to care, and digital therapeutics.

Opportunity for California qualifying tech startup companies to participate in a business development program. Startups from all industries may apply, with an emphasis on companies creating innovation in healthcare, AI, engineering, bioscience, media technology, a...

Opportunity for Illinois startup companies in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide companies with opportunities for growth and success through mentorship, workshops, resources, and fundraising opportun...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the impl...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies for programs and projects that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that attract tourists to the area and enhance the tourist experien...

Grants to Massachusetts municipal departments, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen communities and offset expenditures associated with special events and projects. The goa...

Grants to Washington service providers and for-profit organizations for activities and projects that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects and events to increase local tourism. Grants will support agen...