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| Name of Funder | Title | Eligibility Requirement | Area Served/Focus | Type | Amount | Due Date | Industry Focus | About | Link | Last Updated | |
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| Texas Department of Agriculture | Young Farmer Grant | Any individual person 18 years or older, but younger than 46 years of age as of the application deadline, residing and oeprating in Texas, who is engaged or will be engaged in creating or expanding agriculture in Texas. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | TBA Fall 2024 | The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance in the form of dollar-for-dollar matching grant funds to young agricultural producers that are engaged or will be engaged in creating or expanding an agricultural business in Texas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/18/2024 2:07:42 | ||
| Downtown Development Board (DDB) and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | The Downtown Commercial and Residential Building Improvement Program | Commercial Buildings located within the North Quarter, Eola, and Central Business District Planning Areas of the CRA, Orlando | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $120,000 | Rolling | Funding for building façade and/or building stabilization improvements made to properties will encourage reuse of vacant or underutilized properties, improve appearance, and support the long-term viability of downtown Orlando. Over time, the taxable valuation of the improved properties will increase, thus increasing the amount of funds available to revitalize downtown Orlando. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:12:02 | ||
| Louisiana Division of Administration | Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) | Louisiana Based Business | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Priority is given to projects that resolve basic human health and safety needs, such as fire and police protection and sewer and water improvements. CWEF provides funding to aid units of local government in rehabilitating, improving and constructing projects for community water systems to provide safe, clean drinking water. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/11/2021 12:20:11 | ||
| Tedco | Seed Fund | Maryland-based startups | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Seed Fund backs entrepreneurs who are passionate about building exceptional companies | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 11:43:24 | ||
| Tedco | Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) program Technology Assessment | To be eligible, applications must be directed toward the commercialization of a technology or group of technologies: owned by a Qualifying University; disclosed to a Qualifying University’s technology transfer office (TTO); and for which there exists appropriate intellectual property protection (a “Technology”). Start-up companies meeting the following eligibility criteria may apply for MII Company Formation funding regardless of whether the underlying Technology has completed an MII Technology Assessment award. | Grant - Government: State | $130,000 | Quarterly | MII was created to foster the transition of promising technologies having significant commercial potential from Qualifying Universities, where they were discovered, to the commercial sector, where they can be developed into products and services that meet identified market needs. Specifically, it is the intent of the program to foster the commercialization of such technologies through technology validation, market assessment, and the creation of start-up companies in Maryland based on a technology from a Qualified University (a University Start-up) | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/13/2024 10:30:45 | |||
| Tedco | Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Company Formation | To be eligible for the Company Formation Phase, applications must be directed toward the commercialization of a technology or group of technologies: owned by a Qualifying University; disclosed to a Qualifying University’s technology transfer office (TTO); and for which there exists appropriate intellectual property protection (a “Technology”). Start-up companies meeting the following eligibility criteria may apply for MII Company Formation funding regardless of whether the underlying Technology has completed an MII Technology Assessment award. | Grant - Government: State | $300,000 | Quarterly | The Company Formation Grant phase supports the creation and growth of start-up companies in Maryland based on technologies licensed from qualifying universities. This phase of the MII program aims to foster the commercialization of innovative research by providing up to $300,000 in funding to start-ups that meet specific eligibility criteria, including being based in Maryland and having licensed technology from Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland (Baltimore, College Park, and Baltimore County), or Morgan State University. The funding, provided either as a convertible debt note or a revenue-based reimbursable grant, helps start-ups achieve critical technical and commercial milestones, positioning them for product launch, customer acquisition, and follow-on investment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/13/2024 10:28:42 | |||
| Maryland Department of Commerce | Advantage Maryland (MEDAAF) | Maryland-based startups | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | A flexible and broad-based program, Advantage Maryland (also known as MEDAAF) funds grants, loans and investments to support economic development initiatives. Uses include business attraction and retention, infrastructure support, brownfield redevelopment, arts and entertainment districts, daycare, revolving loan funds and local strategic planning. Projects must be within Priority Funding Areas and eligible industry sectors. Awards are made on a competitive basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 11:50:53 | ||
| Maine Technology Institute | Phase 0 Grant Program | Maine small business with an R&D project in one of the seven approved industries and applying for SBIR/STTR | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | MTI has developed an SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to encourage entrepreneurs and small business to participate in the federal SBIR/STTR Program. Applicants may receive up to $5,000 for external resources such as a grant writer or subjkect matter expert. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/28/2024 12:24:01 | ||
| Arkansas Division of Science & Technology | Technology Transfer Assistance Grant | Arkansas based SBIR applicants | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Division of Science & Technology provides limited financial support for the transfer and deployment of innovative technology. It will fund up to $3,750 of costs associated with transferring new or existing technology from a qualified applicant – such as a public or private enterprise, laboratory, college or university – to an enterprise based in Arkansas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:08:50 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nebraska SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Grant | Nebraska based small business applying for Phase I SBIR/STTR | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Phase 0 grant can help Nebraska small businesses applying to an open federal SBIR/STTR solicitation hire a grant writer, technical review or other proposal preparation assistance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:05:21 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority - Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) | SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program | New Jersey small business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I, Fast Track or Direct to Phase II grant or contract award within the last two years | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $225,000 | TBA November 2024 | The CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program aims to enhance the innovative economy in NJ. Direct Grants will provide $25,000 to New Jersey small businesses that receive a Phase I, Fast Track or Direct to Phase II. Bridge Grants will provide $50,000 to businesses that have successfully completed Phase I of Federal SBIR/STTR program and have applied for Phase II funding. The funding is intended to enable these businesses to maintain operations while waiting on Phase II awards. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:29:44 | ||
| Massachusetts Woodland Institute | Working Forest Initiative | Located in Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Working Forest Initiative offers a variety of services and programs to help you make informed decisions about the stewardship of your woodland. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/21/2021 10:43:58 | ||
| NC Idea | SOAR | Female founders | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | NC IDEA SOAR is designed to support female entrepreneurs through content and programming, professional development and a robust networking community. We connect female founders with resources to grow and scale their companies, as well as amplify female voices in the North Carolina entrepreneurial ecosystem. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2021 9:48:09 | ||
| North Carolina Biotechnology Center | Transforming the Business of Life Sciences | NC life science small businesses | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | North Carolina is leading the push toward better healthcare, faster diagnostics and more sustainable food production all the while, creating jobs right here in our state. This economic transformation is why the | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/28/2021 3:43:37 | ||
| Nevada Industry Excellence | Nevada State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | Nevada-based businesses | Nevada | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | STEP was authorized by Section 1207 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 made the State Trade Expansion Program a permanent provision of the Small Business Act to make grants to States to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/30/2021 2:13:50 | ||
| Iowa Workforce Development | Iowa Student Internship Program | Iowa-based small business in a target industry (bioscience, advanced manufacturing or information technology) hiring a student intern | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $9,300 | Rolling | This program provides grants to small and medium-sized companies in targeted industries to support internship programs with a goal of transitioning interns to full-time employment in Iowa upon graduation. For every two dollars of wages earned by the student, one dollar paid by the employer is matched by one dollar from the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and up to $3,100 per intern (maimum 3 per year) | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 3:14:57 | ||
| DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBC) | Phase 0 Program | Washington, DC- based SBIR applicants | Washington D.C., District of Columbia | Grant - Government: State | $1,000 | Rolling | The Phase 0 Program provides support for District-based Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR), specifically for the development of Federal Phase I and Phase II proposals. Interested and qualified companies will receive directed proposal support and other benefits as a part of the program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/30/2021 1:14:00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development | Bioscience Innovation Fund | Connecticut-based startups and early-stage businesses working in bioscience, biomedical engineering, health information management, medical care, medical devices, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, personalized medicine or other related disciplines intended to impact human health | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | Administered by Connecticut Innovations, this $200 million-dollar fund seeks to speed commercialization of bioscience breakthroughs by providing focused financial assistance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 02-19-2024 6:32:38 | ||
| South Carolina Research Authority | Acceleration Grant | South Carolina-based companies applying for SBIR | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | These grants are competitively awarded to South Carolina-based, for-profit companies. Companies must be eligible to be an SC Launch Client Company. A company can receive this grant one time. Download the application for more information about the qualifications. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 5:59:26 | ||
| South Carolina Research Authority | Demonstration Grant | Early-stage Companies or Academic Institutions in South Carolina | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | A demonstration grant supports a matching monetary or in-kind investment by a corporate entity into a project at a small business or academic institution. The grants are designed to lower technical or business risk by accomplishing a technology/testing milestone or opening a new distribution channel, sales pipeline, market, etc. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 5:59:29 | ||
| South Carolina Research Authority | Relocation Assistance Grant | Established, for-profit technology companies relocating to South Carolina | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | To offset costs associated with moving a company to South Carolina | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:17:41 | ||
| South Carolina Research Authority | Project Development Fund Grant | • The company is registered as a for-profit business with the SC Secretary of State. In addition, the company’s principal place of business is in South Carolina or at least 51% of its full-time equivalent employees are located within the state. • The company must be an active SCRA Member Company (Note: Company may simultaneously apply to become Member Company and request grant funding.) • The company must be based on some form of technology, and ideally the technology is protected by intellectual property (IP) | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | To support critical milestones towards commercialization and advance a company’s pursuit of follow-on funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/9/2024 11:31:29 | ||
| Maine Technology Institute | Technical Assistance Program | Maine-based SBIR/STTR applicants | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | Rolling | The TAP program also provides government accounting assistance in preparing an overhead rate, budget and justification. Other services include commercialization plan development, market researchers and a biotech consultant. These services will ensure your proposal meets established technical and commercial review criteria. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:17:47 | ||
| Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) | CIRAS Contract Research Matching Grant Program | Iowa companies in need of research, testing, or related services for thier innovation | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | CIRAS helps Iowa companies work with Iowa State University faculty and staff on multiple types of company-driven technical projects. Research and development projects can involve exploring new products and concepts, testing new products, or process improvement. Project duration can range from one month up to one year. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 3:24:17 | ||
| Impact Washington | Washington State SAFE/EDA Grant | Small and medium sized manufacturers with emphasis on underserved communities | Washington | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Washington State Department of Commerce Invites Impact Washington to Join a Unique Collaboration of Public, Private and Philanthropic Organizations to Keep Small Businesses Open and Protected. The grant provides no-cost technical support that supports statewide Safe Start projects to restart businesses, equitably rebuild our economy and strengthen our resilience against future downturns. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 1:54:23 | ||
| Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges | Job Skills Program (JSP) grant | Washington employers | Washington | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 8/30/2024 | The purpose of the JSP grant is to provide short term training designated for specific industries, to promote the growth of industry clusters, with dollar for dollar matching grants. May train new employees, retrain to make companies more competetive, or upgrade training to make workers eligible for pay increases. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 1:54:39 | ||
| Washington State Department of Commerce | Export Voucher Program | Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME's) involved in exports | Washington | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Qualifying companies who are new to exports or entering new markets can get up to $10,000 to offset expenses. Funded in part by the SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program, the vouchers can be used to defray trade show or trade mission fees, airfare, interpreter and translation services, export training programs and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 2:37:13 | ||
| Motor City Match | Gap Funding grants | Detroit small businesses (brick and mortar) opening a first or additional location in Detroit's commercial corridor that will remain in Detroit for at least two years following funding | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 4/1/2025 | Motor City Match connects new and expanding businesses with business services and space to grow, providing them with the funding and tools to fuel the city’s entrepreneurial revolution. Grants may be available to close financing gaps. Requires 10% owner equity, grants generally do not exceed 50% of total project costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 1:54:39 | ||
| Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) | Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund (ETF) | Michigan-based small business that has received Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR award | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $125,000 | Rolling | The ETF will match SBIR/STTR awards in the amounts of $25,000 for Phase I and up to $125,000 for Phase II . ETF must be used to help bring Michigan SBIR/STTR projects to commercialization in at least one of the Technology Sectors supported by the ETF: Advanced Automotive Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Materials Technology, Advanced Information Technology, Advanced Agricultural Processing Technology, Alternative Energy, Homeland Security and Defense, and Life Sciences. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:17:50 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | Kentucky Enterprise Fund | Kentucky Business | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | $300,000 | Rolling | The Kentucky Enterprise Fund provides seed-stage capital to Kentucky-based companies that are commercializing a technology-based product or process. The funds exist to stimulate private investment in Kentucky-based technology companies with high growth potential. The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation administers the funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:17:53 | ||
| Delaware Division of Small Business | Workforce Training Grant | Delaware-based small business | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | Workforce Training Grant is a matching program that funds specialized training for companies of up to $100,000 per project. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:25:37 | ||
| InvestAtlanta | WorkSource Atlanta | Businesses engaged in economic development and job creation in Atlanta, Georgia | Georgia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | WorkSource Atlanta helps businesses recruit qualified employees, develop a workforce equipped with relevant skills through customized job-based training programs, and up-skill their current workforce. Eligible activities include: Recruitment, job fairs, customized training, transportation assistance, drug screening, veterans recruitment. Award amount is determined on a case-by-case basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/18/2024 11:16:30 | ||
| University of Alaska Center for Innovation, Coommercialization and Entrepreneurship (Center ICE) | Customer Discovery Through NSF-Funded Innovastion Corps (I-Corps) Site Program | Alaska innovators, including University of Alaska faculty, staff, and students as well as the non University-affiliated community | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | $2,500 | Rolling | At Center ICE, we provide a seven-week long NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site program to accelerate academic research and startup business projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. I-Corps is a highly-experiential, 6- to 7-week-long program. Participants learn how to move technology out of the lab as well as business startup best practices. Your team will obtain customer feedback that will help launch your product/business or develop an evidence-based commercialization strategy. Funds may be used to defray the travel costs of entrepreneurial interviews; attend conferences; pay for video conferencing services to allow for remote interviews, and educational support materials. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/8/2024 4:55:49 | ||
| Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development | Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant - Phase I | Alaska small business with an active SBIR/STTR Phase I with a minimum of three (3) months remaining on award term at the time of application | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | 5/10/2025 | The Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program will provide state grant funding to businesses with an active federal SBIR/STTR award or to businesses seeking bridge funding to maintain progress between federal award phases. Successful applicants in Phase I of their federal award, including applicants seeking bridge funding, will be awarded up to $25,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 11:58:02 | ||
| Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development | Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant - Phase II | Alaska small business with an active SBIR/STTR Phase I with a minimum of three (3) months remaining on award term at the time of application; or, that have completed a federal Phase I grant within the last six (6) months and have already submitted a federal Phase II application but not yet received a response. | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | 5/10/2025 | Successful applicants in Phase II of their federal award will be awarded an initial award of up to $25,000, and may be eligible for a supplemental award of up to $75,000 (for a maximum total award of up to $100,000, inclusive of the initial award) if program funding remains after the application deadline. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 11:58:07 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Strategic Site Readiness Program | Eligible applicants to conduct eligible activities on, or related to, strategic sites and mega-strategic sites in Michigan, for the purpose of creating investment-ready site to attract and promote investment in Michigan | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Strategic Site Readiness Program provides financial incentives to eligible applicants to conduct eligible activities on, or related to, strategic sites and mega-strategic sites in Michigan, for the purpose of creating investment-ready sites to attract and promote investment in Michigan. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/13/2022 9:05:22 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Jobs Ready Michigan | Businesses seeking to incorporate in or move operations to Michigan that are creating jobs or making capital investments | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Jobs Ready Michigan program was created by the Michigan Strategic Fund to meet the talent needs of companies that are expanding or relocating to Michigan. The program is designed to be flexible and responsive to the specific talent needs of companies and to address the costs associated with recruiting and training individuals for occupations that are high-wage, high-skill, or high-demand. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/8/2024 12:04:47 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Michigan Business Development Program | Businesses seeking to incorporate in or move operations to Michigan and creating at least 25 new jobs | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Michigan Business Development Program is available from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), in cooperation with MEDC. The program is designed to provide grants, loans or other economic assistance to businesses for highly competitive projects in Michigan that create jobs and/or provide investment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/8/2024 12:29:57 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Critical Industry Program | Businesses seeking to incorporate in or move operations to Michigan | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Critical Industry Program provides qualified investments to qualified businesses for deal-closing, gap financing, or other economic assistance to create or retain qualified jobs as a result of a technological shift in product or production or make capital investments, or both, in Michigan. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/13/2022 9:54:32 | ||
| Montana Department of Labor and Industry | MT Incumbent Worker Training Grants (IWT) | For-profit or non-profit business operating in Montana for at least one (1) year Small business with no more than fifty (50) employees | Montana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program is a grant funding resource, helping to off-set a portion of skills-based training costs for incumbent (existing) workers employed by Montana's private sector. Businesses must demonstrate that training will increase the worker's skill-level, result in a promotion or wage gain, or expand their business market/increase business revenue with the intent of preserving existing jobs for Montana residents. Empoyers may receive $1,0o0 per part-time employee and $2,500 per full time employee per year. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are expended each year. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:18:01 | ||
| Colorado Office of Economic Development | State Trade Expansion Prgram Grant (STEP) | Colorado small business that is seeking to begin exporting | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The purpose of this grant is to offset the cost of expanding internationally for small businesses. Funds may be used for: Attending trade shows; holding international business meetings; researching new markets; updating marketing materials for new markets; and compliance testing | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/9/2024 1:09:12 | ||
| The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) | Black Business Boost | Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This unique initiative will provide 100 black business owners and entrepreneurs in the greater Milwaukee area with access to key supportive services to start, strengthen or expand their business ventures. PNC Bank is a foundational partner. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/24/2022 12:42:22 | ||
| Oklahoma Commerce | Quality Jobs Incentive Program | Companies must achieve an average wage threshold and $2.5 million in new annual payrolls within three years to qualify. Companies must offer basic health insurance to employees. In some cases, qualifying companies must also attain 75% out-of-state sales. | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Oklahoma’s successful Quality Jobs incentive program promotes job growth and helps improve your company’s bottom line by injecting cash back into your business as you expand and create new jobs in Oklahoma. The Quality Jobs program provides a cash payment to companies that create well-paying jobs and promote economic development. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/25/2022 11:17:44 | ||
| Oklahoma Commerce | 21st Century Quality Jobs | This incentive reduces out-of-state sales requirements from 75% to 50% for industries that are required to have out-of-state sales, and requires only 10 full-time jobs at an annual wage typically 300% of the county average wage. | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This program is designed to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st century through a policy of rewarding businesses with a highly skilled, knowledge-based workforce. It also maximizes the eligible incentive by allowing a net benefit rate of up to 10% of payroll. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/25/2022 11:17:49 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | Wyoming Co-Investment Fund | Wyoming small businesses | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | SSBCI funds will be invested alongside a lead institutional or strategic investor focusing on later scale-up or growth stage investments, but WBC will play a lead investor role. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/26/2022 1:28:11 | ||
| Vermont Community Action Agencies | Vermont Micro Business Development Program | Low-to-moderate-income Vermont entrepreneurs. | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Since 1988, MBDP has helped to strengthen the economic self-sufficiency of more than 10,000 Vermonters as well as the economic vitality of our communities. We have helped launch or expand more than 2,100 Vermont businesses, created thousands of jobs, and helped entrepreneurs leverage more than $15 million in financing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/6/2022 1:56:53 | ||
| The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | Green economy startups | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund was created to accelerate the development of Vermont’s green economy. VSJF provides early stage grant funding, technical assistance, and loans to entrepreneurs, businesses, farmers, networks and others interested in developing jobs and markets in the green economy | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/6/2022 2:19:47 | ||
| Fresh Tracks Capital | Fresh Tracks Capital | Vermont small businesses | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Fresh Tracks Capital is an early-stage venture fund for entrepreneur in the fields of software, hardware, telecommunications, media, business information, business systems or biotechnology. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/6/2022 4:01:21 | ||
| State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and community development | Vermont Training Program (VTP) | Work-based learning programs and activities with eligible employers to introduce manufacturers and other regionally significant employers to Vermont students at every level. Employers who provide work-based learning programs or activities developed in partnership with a school or education program may apply to VTP for a grant to offset the costs of providing these programs. | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The VTP partners with employers and training providers to train Vermont's employees for the jobs of tomorrow. VTP provides performance based workforce grants for: pre-employment training, training for new hires and incumbent workers. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/6/2022 12:55:41 | ||
| WorkForce West Virginia | GOVERNOR’S GUARANTEED WORKFORCE PROGRAM | West Virginia businesses who need help re-training employees who have been displaced by shifts in market forces. | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | WorkForce West Virginia can help connect you with business services in your local community to meet and address a variety of immediate and long-term company needs, including access to available workforce training programs in your local community. We understand it is critical that your employees have the proper education and training required for the job. That’s why the team at WorkForce West Virginia stands ready to help you navigate the education and training process. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:35:00 | ||
| West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust | WVCAP SEED CAPITAL CO-INVESTMENT FUND | small companies in West Virginia, whether they are early or mature | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | Funds can be used for market and competitive analysis, design and development of prototypes or to hire key personnel. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:18:16 | ||
| Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 | Industrial IoT Infrastructure Investment Grants | Iowa small business with between 3-75 employees, NAICS codes falling between 31-33, deriving a minimum of 51% of their revenue from the sale of manufactured goods, and in business at least 3 years | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | Manufacturing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Infrastructure Investment Grants support the purchase of specialized hardware or software in the Industry 4.0 technology groups. Eligible projects include: IIoT infrastructure hardware, such as enhanced server equipment to enable more cloud computing; Cybersecurity software; Predictive maintenance software; Sensor integration into industrial tools and shop floor machinery to determine wear or flaws; Industrial wearable technology integration to prevent injury; Sensor-driven transmission of real-time information from factory-floor to customers or suppliers; RFID inventory tracking equipment, etc. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/21/2022 2:01:07 | ||
| Invest Atlanta | Small Business Improvement Grant | local small businesses and commercial property owners located in five of the City of Atlanta’s Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) - Campbellton Road, Hollowell-ML King, Metropolitan Parkway, Perry Bolton, and Stadium Neighborhoods. | Georgia | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | Rolling | Small businesses and property owners in five City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District (TADs) can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for interior and exterior improvements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/23/2022 1:26:03 | ||
| NC IDEA | Micro | Young companies or entrepreneurs who are testing a big, new business idea. | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 7/29/2024 | NC IDEA Micro awards small, $10,000 project-based grants to young companies or entrepreneurs who are testing a big, new business idea. Each company works directly with NC IDEA staff to implement a six-month timeline of meaningful milestones and an impactful use of grant funds. Companies will make a final presentation to NC IDEA staff, mentors, and other companies in the cohort, about six months after the end of the customer discovery and product launch program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 6:14:33 | ||
| Business Oregon | Business Oregon’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grants | Companies with a Phase I federal grant award and up to $100,000 for companies with a Phase II federal award. | Oregon | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Business Oregon’s matching grants provide funds to help fill gaps in what the federal grant will cover and assist businesses build on projects and advance new technologies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:18:20 | ||
| Renewable Energy Alaska Project | Emerging Energy Technology Fund (EETF) | Alaska entrepreneurs with an energy-related technology | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The EETF promotes the expansion of energy sources available to Alaskans. Projects can either: test emerging energy technologies or methods of conserving energy; improve an existing technology; or deploy an existing technology that has not previously been demonstrated in the state. EETF grants must be for demonstration projects of technologies that have a reasonable expectation of becoming commercially viable within five years. Energy technology can include technologies related to renewable sources of energy, conservation of energy, enabling technologies, efficient and effective use of hydrocarbons and integrated systems. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 2:30:29 | ||
| Launch Chapel Hill | Launch Microgrant | Must be a Launch Chapel Hill Accelerator that is a registered business | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $1,000 | Rolling | The fund was created in order to give Launch companies a “next step” towards progress in their venture. In order to qualify, the company must have participated in the Launch Chapel Hill accelerator program. Companies at any stage may apply for this funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/23/2022 9:00:31 | ||
| The City of Austin | [Re]Verse Pitch Competition | Companies with innovative ideas for reducing waste in Austin through innovation and design. | Energy, Natural Resources/Environmental | Grant - Government: State | $8,500 | Rolling | Austin, TX – The City of Austin, in partnership with Austin Young Chamber and the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development, announced the winners of the annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition, a program aimed at reducing waste in Austin through innovation and design. This year’s winners, known as Innovation Fellows, developed business ideas using another businesses’ ‘waste.’ The Innovation Fellows will receive prizes and participate in a four-month accelerator program to develop their ideas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:49:22 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Planet M Testing Grant | Minimum 25% match in the form of cash or in-kind services required by participant. Grant amounts will vary. | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The PlanetM Testing Grant accelerates innovation by providing mobility companies the opportunity to access to advanced Michigan testing facilities: | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/23/2022 11:41:47 | ||
| WIN (Western New York Incubator Network) | SBIR Assistance Program | Western New York startups applying for SBIR | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara Counties | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $4,000 | Rolling | WIN's SBIR / STTR assistance program links quality SBIR / STTR applicants with outside experts to submit timely, high-quality proposals to relevant federal agencies. Current incubator clients, graduates, and ventures meeting the WIN virtual incubation criteria are eligible for WIN to cover the full cost of engaging an experienced consultant for a well-qualified proposal. Phase I and Phase II applications are both eligible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/24/2022 12:52:20 | ||
| New Hampshire Employment Security | WorkInvestNH (formerly known as NH Job Training Fund) | Businesses training for their employees. | New Hampshire | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | Available to businesses or co-applicants physically located in NH and businesses intending to physically locate in New Hampshire. The business must pay quarterly taxes into the NH Unemployment Trust Fund. The business must be in compliance with state laws and regulations. Available for existing workers who are either residents of New Hampshire or who work at a business or co-applicant that is located or intends to locate within the state | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:18:30 | ||
| Mighty Mississippi | Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through (SMART) Business Act Program | Companies that operate in Mississippi and partner with a state institution of higher learning. | Mississippi | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through (SMART) Business Act Program defrays the research and development costs of companies that operate in Mississippi and partner with a state institution of higher learning. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-06-2024 2:52:40 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Edison Innovation Fund | Technology and life sciences businesses that will lead to well-paying job opportunities for New Jersey residents. | New Jersey | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $2,000,000 | Rolling | The Edison Innovation Fund seeks to develop, sustain, and grow technology and life sciences businesses that will lead to well-paying job opportunities for New Jersey residents. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:18:35 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | NJ Ignite | New Jersey early stage technology and life sciences business; in operation no more than 7 years; fewer than 10 employees; less than $1,000,000 in trailing 12-months gross sales | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | NJ Ignite supports entrepreneurs by providing rent support grants. In addition, this program provides collaborative workspaces with a new tenant attraction tool. Grants will cover rent payments for 2, 4 or 6 months. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-03-2024 11:49:26 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | The Catalyst R&D Voucher Program | Early stage New Jersey companies in technology, advanced manufacturing, life science, film, food/beverage, and professional services; 25 or fewer employees | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | TBA July 2024 | The goal of the Catalyst voucher is to support early-stage companies in accelerating development and innovation of technologies to transform new discoveries from research stage into commercially viable technologies. Eligible Applicants can receive Vouchers to defray the costs associated with any of the following services or activities in a participating University Facility or Government labs: Use of Facility equipment and technicians for testing and development, and training in preparation for independent use of the Facility equipment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-03-2024 11:49:20 | ||
| Veterans Florida | Veterans Florida Workforce Training Grant | Businesses providing industry skills-based training costs for new or current employees | Florida | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Veterans Florida Workforce Training Grant reimburses qualified employers 50% of industry skills-based training costs for new or current employees. The skills your team members need will change over time, and the Workforce Training Grant helps your business keep up with industry trends and reach your goals faster. Approved training can be provided by third parties, in house corporate, or on the job training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:18:38 | ||
| Alabama Office of Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship Alabama | Alabama businesses hiring apprentices | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This opportunity provides a credit for up to five apprentices per business per year. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:18:49 | ||
| Alabama Works | On the Job Training | Alabama employers | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program gives individuals an opportunity to learn job skills while on-the-job, allowing employers to train new employees for the specific job duties. The Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) is responsible for the management of this program to include: training field staff (Business Service Representative) in the Career Centers, writing OJT contracts, entering required OJT data into AlabamaWorks!, and reviewing and submitting employer OJT invoices for reimbursement. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-09-2022 4:05:19 | ||
| The Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) | State Training and Employment Program (STEP) | Alaska employers | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The State Training and Employment Program is administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) and funded by a set-aside from the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The purpose of STEP is to enhance the quality and make Alaska job training and employment assistance easily available to employers, employees, and future workers. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-09-2022 4:42:34 | ||
| Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board | Incumbent Worker Training | Oklahoma employers providing training | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Upskill your current workforce with a training grant up to $10,000. Incumbent Worker Training exists to help our local companies become more competitive and at less risk of a layoff. These funds are perfect for companies looking to expand into new product lines or companies affected by changes in technology. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-11-2022 1:24:06 | ||
| Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board | Paid Internships | Oklahoma employers providing internships | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Also known as Work Experience or Transitional Jobs, our Paid Internships are designed to provide program participants with workplace skills necessary to obtain and retain employment. We place an intern with your company and pay 100% of the wages and fringe. Internships are designed to provide an individual with work experience so they can move towards a new career path. Employers may wish to hire their intern after completion of the internship but are not expected to do so. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-11-2022 1:24:23 | ||
| Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board | On-the-Job Training | Oklahoma employers providing training | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a work-based training service that provides our program participants with knowledge-upgrade and skills-upgrade training necessary to enable full performance of a job. OJT allows employers to hire career seekers directly, utilizing their own training methods to educate new employees on skills needed to be successful. Employers receive a 50% wage reimbursement to help offset the extraordinary costs of providing training and supervision to an under skilled worker. Positions must be full-time and the employee is expected to be retained full-time at the end of the program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-11-2022 1:24:27 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | Incumbent Worker Training Program | North Carolina Employers | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Incumbent Worker Training helps offset the cost of training employees who have worked for a business consistently for six months or more. Training should lead to an increased skill level, so that employees can be promoted and the employer can backfill opportunities for less skilled or experienced employees. The business must participate in the cost of the training, through cash payments or in-kind contributions, based upon the size of the company. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/1/2024 1:08:36 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | On The Job Training | North Carolina Employers | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | On-the-Job Training provides North Carolina a means to expand and enhance workforce service delivery to the State’s citizens. OJT is a viable pathway for unemployed workers seeking employment and for employers seeking workers. It offers the unique opportunity to offset initial training costs to fill skilled positions while building organizational productivity as the employee learns job requirements. An OJT arrangement can be the impetus for an employer to create a job opportunity. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/11/2022 8:38:08 | ||
| North Dakota Commerce | Technical Skills Training Grant | North Dakota employers | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | The Technical Skills Training grant is designed to support eligible training providers and employers in their efforts to design rapid, non-degree re-skilling and upskilling programs, expand capacity in new or existing programs that began after March 3rd, 2021, and/or move training to virtual platforms to train workers. All training programs must mitigate a workforce issue that was created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:19:03 | ||
| Jobs Service ND | North Dakota New Jobs Training Program | a new employer in North Dakota must create a minimum of five new jobs. To access this funding a current expanding business in North Dakota must add at least one more job to their base employment | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Primary-sector businesses and industries can secure funding to help offset the cost of training new employees for expansion and/or startup. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 08-11-2022 10:25:20 | ||
| JobsOhio | Workforce Grant | Companies engaged in JobsOhio’s targeted industries and business functions. JobsOhio will set a wage floor based on multiple wage considerations. Ineligible projects include but are not limited to retail and other population driven businesses. | Ohio | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The program requires job creation and training of employees within a specified period and may consider the amount of proceeds per job created and employee trained. JobsOhio may consider providing assistance for eligible projects that improve operational efficiencies or production expansion, along with the retention of jobs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-25-2024 1:13:10 | ||
| South Carolina Department of Commerce | Incumbent Worker Training | South Carolina businesses | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Funds may be available to train current employees to meet changing skill requirements due to new technology, restructuring, new product lines and other factors. An employer match is required. Funding priority is given to training that will lead to significant upgrades in employee skills or wages that will result in layoff aversion and better retention opportunities. Funding for this program is allocated annually. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-08-2024 6:05:03 | ||
| Water Resources Control Board | Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF Program) | Anyone | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | The Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) is a grant program within the Division of Financial Assistance. OSCF provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for the cleanup of sites contaminated by leaking petroleum underground storage tanks where there is no financially responsible party, and the applicant is not an eligible claimant to the UST Cleanup Fund. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 9/14/2022 12:16:24 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Grant Reimbursement Program | Kentucky Business | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Provides matching grant funds for customized business and industry-specific training programs. The following properly documented training costs for occupational upgrade and/or skills upgrade training are eligible: In-House Training ($25 per hour permitted for trainer costs); Educational Institution and Consultant Training; Instructional Materials and Supplies used only for Training; Employee/Trainee Wages. Safety, mandated, and regulatory training may be eligible if it totals no more than 25% of the overall eligible training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 9/30/2022 11:45:59 | ||
| MassMEP | General Program Training Grants | Employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, training providers, and a consortium of such entities are encouraged to apply for funds to train current and newly hired workers | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | You may use a training provider of your choice. While we fund the majority of training content, courses that a company is legally mandated to provide (such as OSHA training) are not eligible for funding under this program. Training programs must be completed within two years. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 10/6/2022 3:51:21 | ||
| Minnesota Employment and Economic Development | Job Training Incentive Program | Minnesota businesses located outside of the seven county metropolitan area or located in the cities of Cannon Falls, Hanover, Rockford, Northfield and New Prague that are adding at least three new jobs and training needs cannot be met with a Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant. | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | This program provides grants to new or expanding businesses located in Greater Minnesota for the purposes of training workers as quickly and efficiently as possible. The new jobs must pay wages at least equal to 120% of federal poverty guidelines for a family of four (currently $33,300 per year). The new jobs must also provide at least 32 hours of work per week for a minimum of nine months per year. Eligible training includes: Basic skills (hand tools, blueprint reading, basic math, etc); Advanced technical skill training; training on specific equipment; Process/Quality related training; safety training; Work-related language training; Soft-skill training (i.e. Communication, Leadership, Teamwork); train-the-trainer. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:44:22 | ||
| Maine Department of Labor | Training for Maine | Maine healthcare employers | Maine | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | Funding is available to provide healthcare employers with support to upskill their incumbent patient-facing healthcare workers—with a focus on paying for short-term credentials to advance critical entry-level workers to the next stage in their career. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:44:08 | ||
| Maine's Community Colleges - Quality Center | Workforce Training Grants | Maine employers | Maine | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Maine Quality Center can design and deliver job training targeted for industry-recognized certifications and deliver training on or off-site. Employers can access up to $1,200 per employee by joining the Maine Workforce Development Compact. A $1,200 match is available in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Training for Compact Members can occur at one of Maine’s community colleges, by a third-party training vendor, or through your own company-based training. All Maine companies qualify and there are additional resources available to small- and mid-sized companies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:09 | ||
| CareerSource Florida | Workforce Training Grants | Florida company creating new, high-quality full-time jobs and a wage at least 125% of the local wages | Florida | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Our nationally recognized FloridaFlex training grants strengthen businesses across many industries. These business-driven, flexible job training grants help Florida companies of all sizes compete and grow by keeping employees at the top of their game. Your business relies on a strong, skilled team of employees to be successful. The FloridaFlex team provides the expertise, funding and resources businesses need to succeed. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/4/2024 3:34:38 | ||
| Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) | On the Job Training Grants | Hawaii employers | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federally-funded On the Job Training Program (OJT) allows employers to be reimbursed for 50-90% of their costs related to training new hires who meet program minimum requirements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:23 | ||
| Idaho Commerce | Customized Workforce Training | Employer Grants are available to Idaho employers who are increasing their current workforce and/or retraining existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion initiatives. | idaho | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Grant applications are usually reviewed each month by the Workforce Development Council's Grant Review Committee. Committee meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Grant applications are due by the end of the day on the 1st of each month. Grants needing additional information or revision may be moved to the next month's meeting for review. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:25 | ||
| Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation | Silver State Works | Nevada employers | Nevada | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Nevada offers several options for employers seeking to hire new employees: Employer-based training, On-the-Job training, and Incentive-based employment. Amount of incentive depends on employee's unemployment status and/or length of contract and type of training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 11/1/2022 3:17:59 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Michigan Community Revitalization Program (MCRP) | A qualified business ( can demonstrate to MSF that it is located in, will locate to, operates in, or will operate in, Michigan( that can contribute to community revitalization that will accelerate private investment in areas of historical disinvestment | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | MCRP is a program available from the MSF, in cooperation with MEDC, designed to promote community revitalization that will accelerate private investment in areas of historical disinvestment, contribute to Michigan’s reinvention as a vital, job-generating state, foster redevelopment of functionally obsolete or historic properties, reduce blight; and protect the natural resources of the state. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 11/2/2022 2:17:01 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Michigan Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant | Companies must be a manufacturer, as defined by NAICS code. Proposed project must take place at a Michigan manufacturing facility. | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | Companies will need to clearly define which technology will be implemented and establish a timeline, budget and anticipated outcomes of the project. Technologies eligible for this grant program include hardware/software related to the following I4.0 categories, and preference will be given to transformative technologies (denoted with a * below): Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials* Artificial Intelligence* Big Data Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Modeling, Simulation, Visualization & Immersion Robotics/Automation* Connected Worker Platforms & Wearables | See More Details on Funder's Website | 11/2/2022 2:18:05 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State Univeristy Research Foundation | Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III | Michigan startups less than 7 years old with a majority of employees in Michigan | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invests in Michigan tech startups to help commercialize innovative technologies. We are proud to partner with Michigan’s best and brightest tech entrepreneurs and further economic development in the Mitten State. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:39 | ||
| Missouri Technology Corporation | Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund - TechLaunch Program | Missouri early-stage, technology-focused businesses | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | Through its IDEA Fund Co-Investment Program, MTC supports Missouri’s early-stage technology startups by making direct investments to develop technologies and create jobs across Missouri. The TechLaunch Program provides up to $100,000 of pre-seed funding for the purpose of technology and business development. The IDEA Fund requires matching private funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:35 | ||
| Missouri Technology Corporation | Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund - Venture Capital Program | Missouri growth-stage, technology-focused businesses | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $2,000,000 | Rolling | Through its IDEA Fund Co-Investment Program, MTC supports Missouri’s early-stage technology startups by making direct investments to develop technologies and create jobs across Missouri. The Venture Capital Program provides up to $2,000,000 of growth funding for companies that have identified a qualified lead investor. The IDEA Fund requires matching funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:36 | ||
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Seed Fund | Minnesota early stage and start-up companies. | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | The Seed Fund supports start-up stage businesses that need capital, business expertise, and networking opportunities. This fund helps companies perform research and analysis, patent opinions and filings, and product testing and analysis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:23 | ||
| Health Science and Services Authority of Spokane County | Innovative Health Care Delivery & Translative Research Matching Grants | Enity located in Spokane County, Washington, with potential to improve health care outcomes in the County, or provide a less costly diagnostic or treatment; or improvemtns to agriculture, inlcuding plants and animals, or other tech that will improve health and well-being. | Spokane County, Washington | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $300,000 | Rolling | HSSA invests in research that advances Spokane as a national leader in health care delivery research. Supports innovative research aimed at analyzing and effectiveness, economic benefit, and/or public health benefit of health delivery research by various research and studies. Proposals are reviewed every February, May, August and November. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 2:51:57 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants | Nebraska non-retail businesses with fewer than 500 employees developing a new, innovative product | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Prototype grant funds must be used towards the development of a product. Examples of eligible costs include wages for employees or contractors, prototype materials and limited preapproved tooling or equipment costs. Applicants must provide a budget at the time of application that outlines anticipated project costs.. Applicants are encouraged to contact DED prior to applying. Applications for this grant are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:06:18 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nebraska SBIR/STTR Phase I and II Matching Grants | Nebraska small business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 6/30/2024 | Matching grants from the Nebraska Initiative are available for successful SBIR/STTR applications to support research and commercialization. Phase 1 and 2 grants will match federal SBIR/STTR awards up to $100,000 or 65% of the federal grant, whichever is less. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 1:34:25 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grants | Nebraska business performing research and development activities in conjunction with a Nebraska college or university. | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $400,000 | Rolling | Research and development for this grant is primarily driven by the academic component. It should be directed toward the following: Commercialization of new projects - Modification of existing products that lead to substantially improved marketability. Improvement of existing processes that may provide a new source of revenue to Nebraska businesses. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:44 | ||
| Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) | Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP) Grant | Hawaii companies engaged in manufacturing | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | TBA Fall 2024 | HTDC’s Manufacturing Assistance Program Grant (MAP) offers Hawaii-based manufacturers up to a 20% reimbursement (up to $100,000) on qualified expenses to help Hawaii manufacturers become globally competitive. Qualifying expenses include: equipment purchases, training, energy efficiency projects, and manufacturing feasibility studies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:40 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant | Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesseses | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | This grant's goal is to accelerate the commercialization and innovation of advanced industry products and services by building infrastructure for the advanced industries ecosystem. This program aligns private industry and research institutions to create public resources for the development of the advanced industries in Colorado. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:52 | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) - Northcentral | Farmer Rancher Grant Program | Any farmer or rancher in the SARE Northcentral region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) | Midwest United States | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | TBA December 2024 | NCR-SARE’s Farmer Rancher Grant Program is a competitive grants program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable solutions to problems through on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects. Farmer Rancher grants have funded various topics, including pest/disease management, crop, and livestock production, food sovereignty, education/outreach, networking, quality of life issues, marketing, soil quality, energy, and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-19-2024 10:38:06 | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) - Northeast | Farmer Grant Program | All commercial farm business owners, including small or large scale, organic ror conventional, urban or rural, FT or PT, in the SARE Northeast region (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.) | Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | TBA November 2024 | Northeast SARE offers grants to farmers to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture conducted through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations or other research and education techniques. Farmer Grant projects address issues that affect farming with long-term sustainability in mind. Farmer Rancher grants have funded various topics, including pest/disease management, crop, and livestock production, food sovereignty, education/outreach, networking, quality of life issues, marketing, soil quality, energy, and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-19-2024 10:44:41 | ||
| Arlington County, Virginia | Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) | Owner of eligible commercial property in Local Historic Districts (LHDs), (contributing properties to an LHD, properties that hold a recorded historic preservation easement, and properties eligible to become an LHD and/or hold a recorded easement). | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | The Arlington County has launched the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), a competitive grant program that will support community and individual projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-01-2024 12:55:56 | ||
| The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant program | The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant program | businesses must be operated in Texas and have opened before Jan. 20, 2020. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | Rolling | Travel and tourism are critical to both the Texas economy and local economies, supporting 1 in 10 jobs in Texas, Abbott said in a news release. All eligible tourism-related businesses in Texas are strongly encouraged to apply for this grant program | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-01-2024 12:55:58 | ||
| Miami-Dade County | Mom & Pop Small Business Fund | Small businesses located within Miami-Dade county commission districts | Miami, Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | varies based on district | The Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program offers funding opportunities for small owned and operated businesses to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations. Deadlines and funding amounts vary based on commission district. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:48 | ||
| Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) | MIOSHA Workplace Improvements to Safety and Health Grants | Michigan-based businesses that fall under MIOSHA jurisdiction with less than 250 employees | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | This grant program awards qualifying employers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $5,000, to purchase safety and health-related equipment and equipment related to training. Qualifying companies must have fewer than 250 employees and come under the jurisdiction of MIOSHA. Grant application window for 2023 will open October 1, 2022. Funds are awarded until expended. Eligible equipment includes eyewash stations, fall protection systems, machine guards, lock-out/tag-out systems, monitoring equipment, equipment for noise, lifting equipment for nursing care facilities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:12 | ||
| Minnesota Employment and Economic Development | The Minnesota Investment Fund | Minnesota industrial, manufacturing, and technology-related industries | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | All projects must meet minimum criteria for private investment, number of jobs created or retained, and wages paid. At least 50% of total project costs must be privately financed through owner equity and other lending sources (most applications selected for funding have at least 70% private financing). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:13:25 | ||
| Minnesota Employment and Economic Development | Minnesota Job Creation Fund | Minnesota businesses engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, technology-related industries, and other eligible activities. Companies must work with the local government (city, county or township) where a project is located to apply to DEED to receive designation as a Job Creation Fund business. | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | Rolling | Companies deemed eligible to participate may receive up to $1 million for creating or retaining high-paying jobs and for constructing or renovating facilities or making other property improvements. In some cases, companies may receive awards of up to $2 million. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:53 | ||
| Launch Minnesota | LaunchMN Innovation Grants -Business Operations | Early stage and start-up companies in Minnesota | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $35,000 | Rolling | These grants provide up to $35,000 for business operations, including research and development, direct business expenses and technical assistance. Applications are reviewed every 2 months. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:04 | ||
| Launch Minnesota | LaunchMN Innovation Grant - SBIR/STTR Matching Grant | Minnesota SBIR applicants | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | These grants are for first time Phase I and Phase II awardees and will be based on sliding scale of their Federal award (up to $35,000 for Phase I awards and up to $50,000 for Phase II awards). Applications are reviewed every 2 months. Matching Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:19:56 | ||
| Health Science and Services Authority of Spokane County | SBIR/STTR Small Business Research Matching Grant | Spokane County small business with documented matching SBIR/STTR Phase 1 or 2 grants, or other foundation grants that are “proof-of-concept” | Spokane County, Washington | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $500,000 | Rolling | HSSA will invest in innovative research by small businesses to expedite commercialization and spur job growth. Must submit a letter of intent as well as a full copy of the approved grant for which a matching HSSA grant is being requested. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:55:01 | ||
| Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative | The 4TH F Fund | Bioscience entrepreneurs in Montana | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The objective of the 4th “F” Fund (4FF) is to provide direct assistance to Montana bioscience entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in need of money for travel to key conferences, small equipment purchases, or temporary staff assistance in relation to proposal development, ect. Funds may be used for: Market research activities (including costs of trips to trade shows, potential customers or suppliers); Product design, prototyping or testing; Patent searches or provisional patent applications; and legal costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:02 | ||
| The Montana Innovation Partnership (MTIP) | FAST Microgrants | Montana small businesses that are actively preparing SBIR/STTR proposals and that have received fewer than five Phase I awards in the last 10 years | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | Rolling | MTIP will award six FAST Microgrants to eligible SBIR/STTR applicants of up to $2,000 per year. Prospective SBIR/STTR applicants may apply to MTIP to receive Microgrants to attend conferences, travel to speak with agencies or commercialization partners, to acquire consulting services from an approved service provider for assistance with preparation of Phase I or Phase II proposals, to develop supporting project data, and to undertake other activities directly related to their SBIR/STTR proposal. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:54:59 | ||
| Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) | Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant | Colorado businesses in key industries that pay at least $16.00 per hour in urban counties; or $13.00/hour in rural counties (or minimum wage, whichever is higher at time of application) | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees in order to develop Colorado's workforce, build worker's transferable skills, improve workers' long term employment potential, and help Colorado businesses remain competitive. The program provides funds for net new hire training and focuses on businesses relocating to or expanding in Colorado, or for incumbent worker training to support established Colorado businesses with adapting to new technology and preventing layoffs. Award is $1,650 per employee and is capped at $150,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:54:58 | ||
| Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development | Battle Born Venture | Battle Born funds enterprises in the following industries: Aerospace & Defense, Agriculture, Energy, Health Care, IT, Logistics & Operations, Manufacturing, Mining, Tourism & Gaming, and Water. | Nevada | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | We prioritize companies with high-growth products that have a sustainable advantage over competitors, have traction with customers, and have teams with a proven track record in their industry. In short, we are looking for Nevada’s most exceptional companies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:53:15 | ||
| New Hampshire Division of Economic Development | WorkInvestNH | New Hampshire companies (or those moving to the state) intending to train employees that are physically in the state | New Hampshire | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | WorkInvestNH provides a 50/50 cash match grant $750 to $100,000 for customized training of a company’s employees. Eligible training includes on-site, classroom or lab training; basic skills; technical skills; quality improvement; safety; English as a second language, management and supervision, and other training to help employees improve skills. Apply at least 60 days before planned training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:07 | ||
| Los Alamos National Laboratory | New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program | For-profit business located in New Mexico that meets the SBA definition of a small business and pays/files gross receipts taxes to the State of New Mexico | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | Rolling | The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program provides New Mexico small businesses facing technical challenges access to the unique expertise and capabilities of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories. At no cost to the business, small businesses can seek assistance from lab scientists and engineers to solve challenges and overcome barriers to company success. *Liquid funds are not provided. The amounts provided are in researcher hours. Project may be Individual, Leveraged, or Contract projects. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:10 | ||
| Innovation to Enterprise | Concept Fund | Scalable startup Oklahoma companies to prove new products and processes. | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Technology Business Finance Program, or Concept Fund, provides pre-seed financing and early stage risk capital to advance scalable startup Oklahoma companies to prove new products and processes. Funded through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), these investment funds are provided in incremental stages based on predetermined milestones and can be used for proof-of-concept, market validation, business planning, critical equipment purchase, human resource acquisition, and other business needs that lead to successful commercialization. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:54:52 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Incumbent Worker Training | Tennessee employers with at least 5 full-time employees | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT) grants may reimburse some or all of the following training expenses that lead to skills upgrades or training improvement processes: Instructors'/trainers' salaries (capped at actual amount or $50/hour if company trainers are used; Curriculum development; Textbooks and manuals; Materials and supplies; Tuition expenses (if provided by an institution regulated by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 12:54:35 | ||
| Louisiana Workforce Commission | Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) - Small Business Employee Training (SBET) | Louisiana businesses operating within the state for at least 3 years and with 50 or fewer employees | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | SBET is designed to benefit business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized (off-the-shelf) training. Employers are reimbursed for tuition and required textbooks and manuals once the training has been completed. Training costs cannot exceed $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Training may consist of: Credit or non-credit courses at a educational institution; Training from a manufacturer or its representative; training from a manufacturer or representative to upgrade computer skills; or Training from a national, regional, or state trade association [organizations recognized as tax-exempt under IRC 501(c) (6)] that offers an independently certified training curricula and testing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:15 | ||
| Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development | OJT Program | Wisconsin Employers | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | An OJT provides 50 percent reimbursement of wages to an employer who pays a permanently hired DVR consumer. The reimbursement is intended to assist the employer with costs of training the DVR consumer on skills necessary to work for the employer long-term. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:11:52 | ||
| Mississippi Department of Employment Security | On-the-Job-Training Grant | Mississippi employers with full-time employees | Mississippi | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Mississippi Dept. of Employment Security will reimburse 50% of each employee's wages for training and upskilling. employees may be new or existing but must either 1) require training for new job or 2) need to advance skills, learn new technologies, new service procedures or knowledge. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:26 | ||
| MassVentures | Venture Capital Investment | Massachusetts based companies | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Seed investment and support for Massachusetts based deep tech startups | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/4/2023 2:39:01 | ||
| CA.gov | Clean Hydrogen Program | California based clean hydrogen businesses | California | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated $8 billion dollars for the development of at least four regional clean hydrogen hubs as part of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program. California has formally announced its intent to seek one of these hydrogen hubs. California is establishing a public-private hydrogen hub consortium to apply for federal hubs opportunity, as well as to accelerate the adoption and production of clean hydrogen technology in the state. This partnership will include key regional leaders, academic institutions, private sector stakeholders, and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 02-14-2023 12:56:21 | ||
| The Penn State Berks Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center | Student Enterprise Award | Penn State juniors or seniors | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 1/29/2025 | The purpose of the Student Enterprise Award is to provide seed money to support enterprising and innovative students at Penn State Berks to help them become entrepreneurs, start businesses, and create jobs. Tema must be led by a Business, Accounting, Hospitality, Cybersecurity, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, information Sciences and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Security and Risk Analysis major. Teams will present business plan and prototype to the selection committee in January. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:37 | ||
| Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization | SBIR Advance Match for Phase I | Currently conducting an SBIR grant. Have completed a Phase 1 grant in the last 12 months and is still eligible for phase 2. Phase 1 applicants must identify a team of 3 active participants. | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $37,500 | Rolling | Phase I award match: Matches 50% up to $75K of Phase I SBIR or STTR awards. Grants paid upon completion of milestones including: 1) Lean Startup training and customer development; 2) Completed draft commercialization plan; and 3) Successful submission of Phase II SBIR/STTR proposal and any final deliverables required by CTC. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:13:52 | ||
| Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization | SBIR Advance Match for Phase II | Wisconsin based small businesses and are eligible for and intend to proceed to Phase 2, and are currently conducting a Phase 1 SBIR project, or have completed a Phase 1 project within the past 12 months, and are still eligible to submit a Phase 2 proposal. | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | Phase II award match: Matches up to $100K per year for up to 2 years of Phase II SBIR/STTR award. Grants paid upon completion of milestones mostly described by the company and approved by the selection committee. CTC may include limited programming in support of Phase II – Phase III discovery. Companies must apply each year for a $100K Phase II Match Grant. Eligible companies can apply for a second year Match Grant after they have completed the first year match milestones. Companies with less than 1 year left on a Phase II award can apply for only one year ($100K) of Match Grant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:13:56 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Recycling Business Development Grant | North Carolina recycling businesses | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $60,000 | 11/16/2025 | This program seeks viable, well-planned and effective proposals from recycling businesses in North Carolina wanting to start up or expand recovery efforts. Projects involving the collection, processing or end use of materials in the solid waste stream are eligible for funding. Grant money may be used to fund sustainable investments in equipment and buildings necessary for increasing the capacity of a recycling business to divert more materials from disposal and into economic use. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 2:55:30 | ||
| Indiana Small Business Development Center | Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP) | Business with a physical presence in Indiana, Must be or become an Indiana SBDC client,Strongly suggested to provide at least 50% matching funds of requested INTAP funds | Indiana | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | 2/25/2025 | INTAP is an annual program that helps small Indiana businesses complete growth and improvement projects by providing up to $15,000 in services from a qualified professional and technical vendor. This helps businesses secure the necessary skill set, qualifications, or technical expertise needed to execute a project. Past INTAP projects include product prototyping, inventory control systems, app or technology development, intellectual property legal assistance, and grant writing assistance for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 12:54:11 | ||
| New Jersey Department of State | New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program | Domestic New Jersey eligible small businesses that are new to export, as well as those businesses who currently sell their goods and services to other countries. | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Eligible businesses for the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program will be considered to receive financial awards to partially offset export promotion costs such as the following: Website and e-commerce fees to attract international buyers, Design of international marketing media, Participation in international trade missions, Participation in international and U.S. trade events, Participation in Department of Commerce organized trade missions, Fees for services provided by the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/9/2023 3:31:13 | ||
| Government of the District of Columbia | Vitality Fund | employers with 25 or more employees | Washington DC | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | The Vitality Fund is a new tool that will enhance DC’s competitiveness in attracting new, high-growth companies to the District by providing grants to employers with 25 or more employees that commit to locating in the District of Columbia, with a preference in the Vitality Fund Target Area, and commit to hiring and contracting locally. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/9/2023 3:50:55 | ||
| Texas Department of Agriculture | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants | For-profit business operating for at least one year with a product/service manufactured, produced, processed, or value-added in Texas and new to exporting | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 2/9/2025 | The program’s objectives are to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting, and to increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. The STEP program will take the necessary steps to create or expand their export capacity and provide financial assistance along the way to help them achieve success. Eligible expenses include shipping, international trade shows, travel, interpreter fees, website and eCommerce expenses, compliance testing, outbound trade missions, export research tools, market analysis, and export consultancy services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 3:02:27 | ||
| West Virginia Economic Development | West Virginia STEP | Small businesses looking to enter or expand in the global marketplace through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | 9/29/2024 | Since 2015, The West Virginia Department of Economic Development has been awarded nearly one million dollars in STEP funding which has been distributed to over 75 West Virginia Small Businesses to offset the cost of export promotion activities such as participation in foreign trade missions and trade shows, market sales trips, subscriptions to services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce, translation of materials into foreign languages, design of international marketing materials and online marketing targeting more than 65 different countries around the world resulting in almost $35 million dollars in new export sales reported to date. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:35:32 | ||
| Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) | Domestic Trade Assistance Program (DTAP) | Iowa small businesses seeking to export product/services and attending an International trade show in the U.S. | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $4,000 | Rolling | This program helps with the costs associated with exhibition at an International trade show in the U.S,, including: Booth space and furnishings rental; shipping to and from event; booth construction and utilities; and per diem for one representative. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 3:33:03 | ||
| Kansas Department of Commerce | Kansas Innovation & Technology Enterprise (KITE) Proof of Concept Program | Kansas-based, for-profit entity with a unique, innovative and scalable technology and that has not received in excess of $750,000 in total capital from other sources | Kansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The KITE Proof of Concept (POC) is designed to fill a need for support where typical funding mechanisms are not available, acting as a bridge between federal funding for basic research and commercial seed funding by angel or venture investors.The POC program will aim to assist: The establishment of promising new technology-based entrepreneurial ventures within the State, and the commercialization of inventions resulting from research conducted at Kansas public universities. Funds may be used for: Technical Validation; Advanced Testing; Prototype development; Commercial Assessment; and other technology-focused activities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:50:11 | ||
| Go Topeka | Small Business Incentive Program | Small businesses in City of Topeka or Shawnee County, Kansas with fewer than 100 employees | Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 12/6/2024 | The objective of the Small Business Incentive Program is to function as one of GO Topeka’s tools for creating sustainable, inclusive economic impact that increases prosperity, quality of jobs and quality of life for residents of Topeka and Shawnee County. Grant amounts vary based on type of project and company size. Project types include: Marketing, Global Marketing, Construction and Renovation, Architecture and Design, Equipment, and Commercialization Consulting. Applications are accepted each August 15th and November 12th. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:50:50 | ||
| Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp. (VIPC) | Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund - SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program | Virginia based small business in one of the approved technology industries who has been awarded an SBIR/STTR federal grant in the form of a Phase I or Phase II award; received less than $1M from investors | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The CRCF administers Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program awards to Virginia based small businesses who have received SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II federal awards. This Matching Fund award is intended to be used for further commercialization activities in addition to those proposed in the project. Grants up to $75,000 can support early technology and market validation efforts that include but aren’t limited to: development of prototypes or minimum viable products (MVPs), customer pilots, and intellectual property protection. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/25/2024 2:50:41 | ||
| New Mexico Economic Development Department | New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant | New Mexico small business with active SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II award | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | TBA November 2024 | The New Mexico SBIR Grant provides recipients additional resources to commercialize the technology developed with federal SBIR funding. New Mexico SBIR Matching Grants cover expenses related to business development that are not eligible for federal SBIR funds. This includes: Intellectual property assessment; Patent filing; Outside lab testing and validation; Regulatory assessment and certifications; Meeting with customers, partners, or investors; Attending trade shows (no more than 10% of total awarded funds); Market research and data acquisition. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:45 | ||
| Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council | SBIR/STTR Matching Grants | Rhode Island based small businesses with 50 or fewer employees that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 11/29/24 | The IRISBF provides matching grants from $45,000 to up to $100,000 to assist recipients of SBIR/STTR awards to commercialize their innovations. Applications should be submitted through the online submission tool below. You must have a STAC Profile to submit grant applications through the online submission tool. If the amount of the funding requested exceeds the amount of funding available a lottery will be conducted. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:51 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | One North Carolina Small Business Program - Incentive Funds | North Carolina small business submitting SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $12,000 | Within 45 days of SBIR/STTR proposal submittal | The SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program provides reimbursement to qualified NC businesses for a portion of the costs incurred in preparing and submitting Phase I SBIR/STTR proposals to federal agencies. The goal of the Incentive Program is to increase the number, quality, company and technology diversity, and geographic breadth of NC applications for Federal SBIR and STTR Phase I awards.Qualified applicants will be reimbursed for a percentage of the costs of preparing and submitting a SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal, up to a maximum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-06-2024 11:39:38 | ||
| Wisconsin Fast Forward | Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants | Wisconsin-based businesses | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | 3/20/2025 | The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program is to award funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors that reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The customized, business-driven training will qualify workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:20:53 | ||
| NC IDEA | SEED Grants | North Carolina early stage innovative companies with proof of concept and proprietary intellectual property or other means of sustained competitive advantage that are solving large problems | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 8/26/2024 | NC IDEA SEED offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. Our $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept — even if they are not yet profitable. The funds, along with mentorship and guidance, push companies forward and reduce risk associated with growing startups. May apply for MICRO or SEED, but not both. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 11:12:08 | ||
| The New Jersey Economic Development Authority | CANNABIS JOINT EQUITY GRANT PROGRAM | Businesses with a conditional or annual license from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) that have obtained site control over their real estate and municipal approval. Additionally, businesses must have been formed after March 9, 2020, and employ 50 or fewer employees. | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | The New Jersey Economic Development Authority says it will begin accepting applications April 20 – a significant day in cannabis culture – for the first phase of a new grant program that aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs establish themselves in the state’s legalized cannabis marketplace. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-24-2024 6:45:21 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Small Business Improvement Grant | New Jersey small business that rents or owns and operates from the property/facility and pays wages that are the greater of $15/hour or 120% of the minimum wage rate | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The Small Business Improvement Grant provides reimbursement for 50% of the costs associated with making building improvements or purchasing new furniture, fixtures and equipment. Eligible projects include interior or exterior building improvements, or purchase and/or installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:20:56 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Small Business Advantage Grant | Pennsylvania-based small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $8,000 | 3/22/25 | The Small Business Advantage Grant provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by: upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies; improving processes; or reducing runoff into affected waterways. Maximum grant award amounts will vary from up to $5,000 to up to $8,000, based on the environmental impact of the project and whether the project location is in an Environmental Justice Area in Pennsylvania. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:20:59 | ||
| Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) | Global NY Fund Grant Program | Located in New York State with 500 or fewer employees, an intention to begin exporting or expand export sales in foreign markets in which 51% of the value of finished product or service originates in New York or is certified as a local producer through a regional chamber of commerce or economic development agency (e.g., Made in NY; Made in Brooklyn). | New York | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Paused - set to reopen in 2024 | The $35 million Global NY Fund provides grants and loans to help New York State’s small and medium-sized businesses go global and create new jobs. The Global NY Fund Grant Program is open to New York State companies and non-profit organizations seeking to create or expand direct exports. All export grants are awarded on a reimbursable basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 8:33:55 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | SBIR Matching Program Phase II | Wyoming small businesses that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase II award and commits to staying in the state for 3 years following award | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | This program is designed to match funds for Wyoming companies who have been awarded Phase II federal funds through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Applicants must commit to remaining in Wyoming and yearly reporting for three years after the commercialization of their technology and seek additional funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/31/2024 12:53:17 | ||
| City of Cleveland Economic Development | Cleveland Tech Delta Program | For-profit entities moving to/expanding in Cleveland that are creating at least five (5) new, full-time jobs in the City. | Ohio | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The Tech Delta Program is designed to supply financial assistance to tech and medical companies relocating or expanding within the City of Cleveland. These companies experience much higher build-out costs or rental rates due to specific technological needs for their operations. The Department of Economic Development will offer grants on a square footage basis ($5/SF) up to $50,000. This grant would financially support upgrades, and in turn, make it financially feasible to expand operations or to lower rents. Therefore, companies with expenses associated with tech and lab buildout beyond standard “white-box” space are ideal candidates for the program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:21:06 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | High Performance Building Program (HPB) | Activities to assist with the construction or renovation associated with a high performance building. | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $2,000,000 | Rolling | The High Performance Building Program (HPB) provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings in the state. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of CFA. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-30-2023 3:24:24 | ||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology | Connecticut Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) | Connecticut-based manufacturing businesses; Must have a manufacturing facility in Connecticut or relocating operations to CT; in business at least 3 years and generating revenue; between 3-100 FT employees | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | Eligible companies can apply for a grant up to $100,000 to conduct a new project. First-time applicants are required to provide a cash match of 2:1 and repeat applicants 3:1. That means, First time applicants provide 67% of the total proposed project cost and repeat applicants provide 75% of the proposed project cost. Eligible uses of funds include: New machinery acquisition; Technical experts to solve engineering, marketing and other challenges; Market analysis; Business development; Financial transition and market growth planning; Testing or research to support proof of principle; Prototype development; Process Improvements; Commercialization and innovation services; Specialized Equipment for automation; Tooling development and manufacture; Quality System Upgrades. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 02-19-2024 6:36:39 | ||
| BIoConnect Iowa | SBIR/STTR Outreach Program - Matching Financial Assistance | Iowa small business with an innovative business idea; actively seeking Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR grant awards | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The Iowa Innovation Corporation SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program provides $50,000 to businesses that receive a Phase I award. The program also provides an additional $25,000 to those Phase I award winners that progress to submission of a Phase II application, irrespective of whether they’re awarded a Phase II grant. Total financial assistance is limited to $75,000 per applicant across all components of the SBIR/ STTR Outreach program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 5:55:04 | ||
| BioConnect Iowa | SBIR/STTR Outreach Program - Third Party Proposal Assistance | Iowa small business applying for SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $14,000 | Rolling | BioConnect Iowa pays 100% of the cost of one-on-one professional proposal assistance for qualifying SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II applications. This can represent a potential cost saving of between $2,000 – $14,000 for your business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 5:55:10 | ||
| Arkansas Economic Development Commission | Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) | Arkansas-based companies in the research and development sector | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Division of Science and Technology at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is the driving force behind the commercialization of job-creating research. The primary objective of the division includes the development of the infrastructure to support the groundbreaking research conducted in Arkansas, which in turn leads the way to the successful launch of vibrant entrepreneurial and innovation companies | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:10:21 | ||
| Louisiana Division of Administration | Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) | Louisiana Based Business | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | $4 million has been made available for the continuation of the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) for fiscal year 2020-2021. CWEF was established in the 2008 Louisiana regular legislative session by way of HB 926 (Act 513). Its intent is to provide a source of funding to aid units of local government solely for the purpose of rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems to provide safe and clean drinking water. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:00:15 | ||
| Tedco | Builder Fund | Maryland-based startups with at least one full-time employee and more than 50% of founders demonstrate economic disadvantage | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | The Pre-seed Builder Fund (or Builder Fund) was created to financially and operationally support the development of start-up companies within Maryland. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 11:58:08 | ||
| New York City Economic Development Corporation and Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation (CFDA) | Fashion Manufacturing Initiative | Fashion industry businesses in New York City | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) supports local fashion manufacturing and promotes inclusive economic growth throughout New York City’s fashion industry. Grants include partially-matching grants to NYC-based contract manufacturing facilities committed to improving their services through innovation and technology and building stronger relationships between designers and manufacturers and create more consistent production for NYC manufacturers. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:00:27 | ||
| Downtown Development Board (DDB) and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | Retail Stimulus Program | Orlando-based retail or consumer service business | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | Applicants are also able to receive a one-time award for achieving a high-quality interior buildout and/or cover rent expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:00:31 | ||
| The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) | Clean Tech Seed Grant Program | New Jersey based clean tech companies | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The program, which is funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), is designed to help accelerate development and innovation of clean technologies by furthering research and development (R&D) within New Jersey’s startup economy. The Clean Tech Seed Grant Program was created in partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:00:35 | ||
| The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) | SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program | New Jersey-based companies | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | CSIT has been established to exercise oversight for the responsibility of implementing, evaluating, and formulating long-range plans and programs for science, innovation, and technology in New Jersey. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:21:29 | ||
| Montana Department of Commerce | Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program | Montana-based companies that have received a Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | Rolling | The SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program assists technology-based Montana companies by providing additional funding that can be used for technology development or other uses during the time that the company is working on a Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) project with a federal agency. This additional funding increases the likelihood that technology-based Montana companies will be able to develop products and services that can be successfully marketed. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/16/2024 1:15:31 | ||
| Mississippi Federal and State Partnership Program | MS-FAST Phase 0 Program | Mississippi-based SBIR/STTR applicants | Mississippi | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | Rolling | The MS-FAST Ph 0 provides financial assistance (up to $3,000) to qualifying Mississippi small businesses to help offset the cost of developing a Phase 1 or Phase 2 SBIR/STTR proposal for submission to a federal agency's solicitation | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 3:36:44 | ||
| Business Oregon | Application Support Grants Phase 0 or 00 | Oregon-based companies applying for SBIR | Oregon | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Because the SBIR/STTR programs are very competitive, Business Oregon also provides application support grants to help businesses prepare better applications to give companies a better chance to receive federal funding. These grants are called Phase 0 and 00 grants. Phase 0 grants go to businesses that are pursuing federal Phase I SBIR/STTR grant funds, while Phase 00 grants help businesses pursuing federal Phase II or Fast-Track grants. Phase 0 or 00 grants can be for up to $5,000. Business Oregon has provided approximately $280,000 of these grants to companies that have then won approximately $10M in federal grant awards. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:01:19 | ||
| Business Oregon | Commercialization Gap Fund | Be an Oregon-based startup; Be in a target industry that aligns with the High Impact Opportunity Program or Signature Research Centers; and Be in early stage prior to commercialization. | Oregon | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 10/4/2024 | The Commercialization Gap Fund supports companies as they further develop their product to be ready to go to market, providing investment for the “commercialization gap” between initial startup and when private investment is available. Business Oregon intends the investments to unlock additional private seed investors for the company. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/3/2024 3:49:24 | ||
| Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Amplify Mass | Academic or small business projects pursuing cost share or adders for a federal/non-federal prime award (such as awards from ARPA-E, NSF, DOE, and USABC) in the clean energy sector. Must have a significant MA presence | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $300,000 | Rolling | AmplifyMass provides funding of up to $300,000 for academic or company projects pursuing cost share or adders for a federal/non-federal prime award (such as awards from ARPA-E, NSF, DOE, and USABC), as well as funding of up to $100,000 for academic projects that are not tied directly to a prime grant. In these cases, projects must aim to commercialize or substantially de-risk an innovation that falls within MassCEC’s mission of accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:21:34 | ||
| Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | EMBODIED CARBON REDUCTION CHALLENGE | Any company or person on the Design or Construction team may submit a project, subject to the project Owner's approval. Project Owners may also submit projects. Projects must be based in Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 4/3/2025 | Unlike operational carbon emissions, which can be reduced over time with building energy efficiency renovations and renewable energy, embodied carbon emissions from building materials have irreversibly entered the atmosphere as soon as a building is built. That means the upfront building material choices are critically impactful. And as new construction operations become more efficient, embodied carbon impacts become even more significant. On current trajectories, Architecture 2030 estimates embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of total new construction emissions between 2020 and 2050. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 12:31:16 | ||
| Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) | Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant | Entrepreneurs, startups and companies dealing with the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Provides funds to businesses through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partners for access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:01:42 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development - Launch Tennessee | Commercialization Microgrants | Tennessee-based early-stage companies that are developing technology with a plan for advancing it into the marketplace. | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | $6,000 | Within 30 days of grant application deadline | Commercialization Micro Grants may be used for: Grant-writing assistance in preparing an SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II or Fast-Track proposal, or for a commercialization-oriented research grant outside of the SBIR/STTR program; or engaging technical expertise that will clearly help advance the early-stage companies’ commercialization plans. SBIR/STTR applicants must certify participation in a LaunchTN-approved in-person or webinar training program within the 12 months prior to the time of application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:21:47 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD) | FastTrack Job Training Assistance Program | Tennessee-based small business workforce development | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This grant is provided directly to new or expanding companies that provides funding to support the training of net new full-time employees. Funding levels are based on the number of net new full-time positions created, amount of capital invested, wages of new employees and the types of skill and knowledge levels required. For a complete list of eligibility requirements and to receive more information, please contact TNECD. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:21:49 | ||
| Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) | SBIR/STTR Assistance Micro-grant | Those starting or expanding a Wisconsin business with a focus on technology development, innovation and/or integration research and development that fits SBIR/STTR funding initiatives across any of the participating agencies. | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $4,500 | Rolling | SBIR Assistance micro-grants are aimed at technology and research-based Wisconsin businesses who intend to apply for SBIR/STTR federal funds. The grants cover reimbursement of costs up to $4500.00, incurred by a business in hiring an independent, approved third-party to assist in the development of federal Phase 1 SBIR/STTR research and development proposal. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:20:07 | ||
| Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) | Venture Pitch Assistance Micro-Grant | Wisconsin small business seeking investment funds | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $4,500 | Rolling | The Venture Pitch assistance micro-grant can reimburse up to $4500, spent on hiring an independent, third party to assist in the creation of an investor pitch deck, assemble a researched list of at least 5 investors to contact that includes the investor profile, the investment criteria, their portfolio, news releases of companies they invested in and create an advanced and well thought out financial and P&L model with market size, costs, pricing, sales key assumptions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:20:09 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | Customized Training | North Carolina Employers | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | No cost training | Rolling | The Customized Training Program provides education, training and support services for new, expanding and existing business and industry in North Carolina through our network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. Training experts work closely in partnership with employers to tailor programs to meet specific needs. The goal of Customized Training is to foster and support three key aspects of a company's well-being: Job Growth, Technology Investment, and Productivity Enhancement. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:02:32 | ||
| Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina | Job Development Investment Grant Discretionary Grants | NC small businesses creating jobs | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies by county | Rolling | The amount of a JDIG award is calculated by weighing a number of factors to determine its potential value, including the location of the project, the county tier designation, the number of net new jobs, the wages of the jobs compared to the county average wage, the level of investment and whether the industry is one of the state’s targeted industry sectors. Grant funds are disbursed annually, for up to 12 years, to approved companies following the satisfaction of performance criteria set out in grant agreements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:02:45 | ||
| Iowa Workforce Development | Community College Consortium 260F Training Program | Iowa employer engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce for the purpose of manufacturing, processing, assembling products, warehousing, wholesaling, or conducting research and development. Service-providing businesses must have customers outside of Iowa. Within the 36-month period prior to the date of application, a business cannot have closed or reduced its employment base by more than 20% at any of its other business sites in Iowa in order to relocate substantially the same operation to another area of the state. | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Community College Consortium (260F) program provides funding assistance for community college-sponsored employee training projects in which two or more businesses participate. Iowa's 15 community colleges work with eligible businesses to assess training needs, determine funds needed and provide training, and provide valuable employee training at little to no cost. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 6:03:41 | ||
| Impact Washington | Washington State Department of Ecology Lean and Green Grant | Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME's) | Washington | Grant - Government: State | $24,000 | Rolling | By using lean practices and environmental methods to decrease operating costs and reduce pollutants, this program can improve your productivity and enhance the competitiveness of your business. Make your business safer, more productive, and competitive with the Lean/Green program. or facilities that use, release, or throw away certain toxic chemicals, funds are available to cover up to 50%-80% (up to $24k) of the project consulting fees (depending on the potential environmental savings). Funds are provided by Ecology using federal grant funds provided by the EPA. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/11/2024 3:22:47 | ||
| West Virginia Economic Development | Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program | West Virginia companies creating jobs | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This vital program provides new or expanding companies training funds and technical assistance to support effective employee training strategies. Not limited to new employees, this program targets the business’s entire workforce, training, re-training and upgrading skills across all levels. Since the program’s launch, more than $54 million has been awarded to employers and nearly 200,000 employees have received training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:22:11 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grants | Pennsylvania-based agriculture businesses producing specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or those designated as high-priority crops (hemp, honey, hardwood, hops) | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 4/19/2025 | State Specialty Crop Block Grants enhance, rather than replace federal block grants, and are available to fund specialty crops designated as high priority crops in the state: hemp, hops, hardwoods, honey; barley, rye and wheat for distilling, brewing and malting. Eligible projects boost the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crops, for example, through research to increase conservation and environmental outcomes, enhance food safety, develop new and improved certified seed varieties, or improve pest and disease control. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 7:00:54 | ||
| Rhode Island Business Competition | Rhode Island Business Competition | Rhode Island-based, early stage small business | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | TBA April 2025 | Established in 2000, the Rhode Island Business Competition is the leading community-supported business plan competition in the Northeast. The Competition encourages ideas for new businesses, as well as from early stage companies. If your business idea includes a regulated medical device, technology, or digital/connected health application click the MedTech track option when applying to be considered for $30,000 of additional cash and in-kind prizes. Applicants of the MedTech track qualify for Entrepreneur track prizes as well as additional med tech track prizes. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 10:31:52 | ||
| Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity | Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF) | Companies in the technology development sector pursuing non-dilutive funding through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. | Utah | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Eligible Phase I applicants may seek microgrants to offset the costs of writing an SBIR/STTR proposal. Eligible Phase I winners may seek nonrecourse loans to help bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR R&D efforts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:27:29 | ||
| Utah Technology Innovation Funding | Microgrant | First-time SBIR/STTR applicants | Utah | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF) is a program to support Utah small companies in their efforts to develop novel technology and products through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Utah applicants and winners can apply for microgrants and nonrecourse loans. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:22:23 | ||
| Wisconsin Office of Energy and Innovation | Wisconsin's Refueling Readiness Grant Program | Privately owned bulk petroleum storage facilities, municipally and tribally owned highway shops, privately, Municipally, and Tribally owned convenience stores with both unleaded and diesel fuel availability | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 3/1/2025 | The Wisconsin Refueling Readiness Plan series of grant programs were designed to address the concern of fueling emergency vehicles during any number of natural or man-made disaster scenarios, and to evolve in scale and scope to address other emergent issues. One overarching goal is to identify at least one private business and one municipal fleet fueling facility in each county (as appropriate) willing to wire its facilities so that a generator could be brought to the facility and set up to run and to restore power to the convenience store or county fleet fueling area as quickly as possible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:22:27 | ||
| Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Agri Crop Research Grant Program | Any Minnesota organization, research entity, individual, or business with agricultural research capability | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | TBA Fall 2024 | AGRI Crop Research Grants are intended to generate applied crop research that will improve agricultural product quality, quantity, or value. Research projects must be conducted in Minnesota with outcomes that are transferable to agricultural groups other than the grantee. This grant will prioritize: Research on crops that have limited access to other research funds, and projects with activities or outcomes that involve or inform underserved agricultural producers. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:32:35 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program | Kentucky small business with that has received a a Phase 1 or Phase 2 SBIR/STTR | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 4/29/2025 | The Cabinet will match, on a competitive basis, Phase 1 and Phase 2 federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards received by Kentucky high-tech small businesses and those willing to become Kentucky-based businesses. This includes matching Phase 1 federal awards up to $150,000 to support the exploration of the technical merit or feasibility of an idea or technology, and up to $500,000 of federal Phase 2 awards, which support full-scale research and development. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 12:31:25 | ||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technologies | Money for Manufacturing Voucher - Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP) | Connecticut-based manufacturing businesses | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $49,000 | Rolling | To conduct a project aimed at improving your manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Administered on a first-come first-served basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:32:02 | ||
| Delaware Department of Transportation | The Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund | New or expanding businesses in the state that propose to create a significant number of direct, permanent, quality full-time jobs. Residential projects are not eligible.Must have a public endorser (municipal, county or state elected official, or a state agency). | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 9/13/2024 | The proposed transportation infrastructure improvement(s) must be located within the public right-of-way, or on public land, or on land that will be dedicated to public use as part of the project and must serve a public purpose. Proposed construction of new, or improvements/enhancements to roads, bridges, transit, intermodal systems including pedestrian and bicycle facilities in permanent easements established for public use, railroads, ports, airports. Eligible costs are design, construction and inspection associated with the transportation improvements. Ineligible costs are any work on private property, residential subdivision streets, permits, legal fees, recordation fees. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:39:23 | ||
| DishRoulette Kitchen | DishRoulette Kitchen $1K Campaign | Majority minority-owned restaurant located in Chicagoland, annual revenue of under $500,000, 25% decrease in revenue due to COVID-19 | Chicago, Illinois | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $1,000 | Rolling | Recipients will be selected via a scoring system based on TEAM, NEED, and GROWTH. Click Here for Further Details. Grant funds must be used for working capital (payroll, rent, contractors, insurance, taxes, etc.) | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:05:43 | ||
| TechRise | THE $5M FUND | Chicago’s historically underfunded tech founders | Chicago, Illinois | Pitch/Startup Competition | $50,000 | Rolling | TechRise’s $5M Fund is non-dilutive Friends & Family capital for Chicago’s historically underfunded tech founders. Apply to pitch in one of our weekly pitch competitions for a 1 in 5 chance of receiving $10K-$50K to build your dream. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:22:39 | ||
| Indiana Economic Development Corporation | Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) - Workforce Training Grant | Businesses that support training and upgrading skills of employees required to support new capital investment. | Indiana | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Grants from the Skills Enhancement Fund must lead to post-secondary credentials, a nationally-recognized industry credential, or specialized company training for both new hires and existing workers, and an increase in wages for existing employees. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:03 | ||
| Massachusetts Life Sciences Center | Massachusetts Transition and Growth Program | Life sciences companies considering their first presence in Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Massachusetts Transition and Growth Program (MassTAG) is a recruitment tool targeting life sciences companies considering their first presence in Massachusetts. This highly competitive program is designed to attract out-of-state, international, and newly formed companies that meet MLSC’s strategic objectives to become part of the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:37:33 | ||
| MassMEP | Express Program | Businesses that contribute to the Workforce Training Fund are eligible to apply for an Express Grant | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | Rolling | If approved, the WTFP will reimburse you for up to 50% of the actual cost of training. For grant recipients with 100 or fewer MA employees, you may receive full reimbursement of the cost of training, up to $3,000 per person per course, grant funds are limited to $30,000 per company per calendar year | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:37:31 | ||
| Michigan SBDC | Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund (ETF) | Michigan SBIR or STTR applicants | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Since 2008, the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has dedicated $7.28 million to match federal SBIR/STTR funding opportunities for exceptional research and technical innovation generated in Michigan. The ETF will match both Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR awards until funds are exhausted. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:37:30 | ||
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Southern Minnesota Equity Funds | Minnesota early stage and start-up companies in: Medical device and diagnostics; Health and IT services; Technology; Ag Biotech; Software; Energy | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | SMIF has created the Southern Minnesota Equity Fund to provide financial capital and expertise to early stage and start-up companies. The Fund will look to partner with other organizations and individual investors to leverage capital and expertise to grow innovative companies who will provide economic opportunities for Southern Minnesota. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:37:44 | ||
| Health Science and Services Authority of Spokane County | Grant Writing Assistance | Any small business in Spolane County that has completed basic research on a therapy, drug, device or practice that meets a compelling unmet need. The grantee also should have conducted a preliminary market study, and discussed the project with potential users, sought preliminary patents, or filed provisional patents. | Spokane County, Washington | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | Rolling | To assist start-up small businesses seeking SBIR/STTR grants from the federal government, NIH, NSF, etc., HSSA has established a grant to support up to $10,000 per year to fund professional grant-writing consultancy in order to improve the success rate or achieving SBIR/STTR grants, to establish a track record for local health sciences research and to develop a critical mass of research talent in Spokane County. HSSA will provide up to $10,000 which will be paid directly to a grant-writing consultant selected by the applicant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:19:50 | ||
| Health Science and Services Authority of Spokane County | Human Capital & Infrastructure Grant | Spokane County health bioscience company, (including but not limited to:Drug discovery, drug manufacturing, medical device research & development, manufacture or production of products or devices that prevent disease, injury or illness, equipment or devices that improve food security or safety, and animal health); must be doing proof of concept research (not basic scientific research). | Spokane County, Washington | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 7/1/2024 | Invest in human capital (recruitment/start-up packages for researchers) and infrastructure (laboratory equipment, laboratories, etc.) to accelerate Spokane’s health sciences research capacity. Researchers must devote 65% of time to clinical, basic applied or translational research; devote a maximum of 35% of time to teaching and academic service work. Must document a 1:1 match. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:44:08 | ||
| Valley Metro and City of Phoenix | Valley Metro – Small Business Financial Assistance Program | Businesses that are located immediately adjacent to the Light Rail extension construction areas. Must be locally owned and doing business directly with customers primarily on site at the business location with 15 or fewer employees and $750,000 or less in annual revenue for the overall business. | Phoenix, Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $9,000 | Rolling | SBFAP support may be used for business operational expenses, including rent/mortgage for business location(s), utilities, insurance, payroll, or other necessary costs tied to business operations. Local, state, and federal taxes are not deemed eligible operating expenses for the purposes of this program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:16 | ||
| California Employment Training Panel | Employment Training Panel Funds | Small businesses in California that are subject to paying the Employment Training Tax | California | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | The Employment Training Panel provides funds for small businesses to provide job-related vocational skills training for businesses creating new jobs or retraining current workers. Businesses determine their own training needs and how to provide training (online, classroom-based, lab-based, etc.). Grant rates vary from $18-$23 per training hour based on type of employee (new hire, retraining existing employees, job creation, apprenticeship pilot program). Priority industries (agriculture, allied healthcare, biotech/life science, construction, logistics, green/clean tech, IT, manufacturing, multimedia/entertainment, technical services) receive 20% more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/25/2024 6:28:17 | ||
| Montana Department of Commerce | Big Sky Trust Fund Grant Program (BSTF) | Companies creating new full-time high-wage jobs in Montana, and that have or growing to have at least 50% of their revenue from out-of-state markets. | Montana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Job Creation funding is awarded to create good paying jobs for residents in basic sector businesses, in the form of grants or loans.. Typical eligible use of BSTF funds include the reimbursement of the following: purchase of land, building, equipment, wages of new workers, lease rate reduction for new leases and construction materials. Expenses that occur prior to the contract effective date are not eligible for reimbursement. However, if they occurred within the last six months, the expense may be able to count towards the 1:1 match requirement. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:28:06 | ||
| Montana Department of Commerce | Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant | Enrolled members of the eight Federally-recognized tribes in Montana starting or expanding a small business | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $14,000 | 10/1/2024 | The Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant is a grant to assist a start-up or expanding Native American business in Montana. This money can be used for a variety of activities such as the purchase of new equipment or the development of a new product line. Awards for individual businesses can be up to $14,000 with a minimum dollar to dollar cash or in-kind match ($1:$1) and must be firmly committed and documented in the application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:28:09 | ||
| Montana Department of Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | Montana companies exporting products | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a Federal grant administered by Export Montana. Montana exporters can apply for 50-75% reimbursement up to $10,000 for eligible international marketing activities, including: international trade show exhibition, market research, foreign language translation, international compliance testing, international IP protection, international website and ecommerce fees, international travel stipend for trade missions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:07:29 | ||
| Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) | Rural Jump-Start Program | Businesses new to Colorado, or a Colorado startup, or a new joint venture between companies and/or creating a new and necessary division, that exports goods and services outside the county, and that is moving into economically distressed areas (rural jump start zone) and hiring at least 5 new workers | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | Rolling | The Rural Jump-Start Program incentivizes new businesses start in or move into rural, economically distressed areas and hire new employees. To be eligible, businesses cannot compete with similar businesses in the county or adjacent economically distressed county. The program provides both a grant and tax credit to businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:21 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nebraska Seed Investment Program | Nebraska high-growth, early-stage companies with the potential to raise private capital who are developing and commercializing a technology, product, process or service, and have fewer than 500 employees. | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | The Nebraska Seed Investment (Commercialization) program can award early-stage businesses up to $500,000 to support product or service development. Awards occur in the form of matching equity investments held by Invest Nebraska, DED’s nonprofit 501(c)3 partner. Funds must be used for the commercialization of a prototype or process from a business or individual operating in Nebraska. Matching funds equal to 100% of the amount of the investment from DED must be raised within the past six months of the placement of the Seed investment. The match for value-added agriculture projects is 25%. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:07:13 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Customized Job Training | All Nebraska for-profit businesses who sell products and/or services to markets outside of the state are eligible, including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, warehousing, distribution, and headquarters operations. Retail businesses selling goods and services to a mostly local market are not eligible. | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Training eligible for CJT grants include: On-the-job training; Classroom training, onsite or at a local community college; Tuition & fees; Training manuals; Other reasonable costs. Training must be used only for full-time, permanent, in-state employees who are not involved in administrative support, management, or facility maintenance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:07:14 | ||
| InnovateMass | Clean Energy Grant | Applicant teams must include at least one Clean Energy Company with proprietary technology who will serve as the “Lead Applicant”. The Lead Applicant must meet the definition of a small business - but does not have to be a Massachusetts-based company. If the Lead Applicant is not a Massachusetts-based company, then at least one project site must be in MA. | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Quarterly | InnovateMass is a rolling program that welcomes applications from across the clean energy technology landscape (including clean energy generation, energy efficiency, energy storage, data for clean energy applications, and other types of technologies | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:08:09 | ||
| Oklahoma Commerce | Small Employer Quality Jobs Program | Qualifying Small Employers Paying at Least 110% of the Average Wage. | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This program provides quarterly incentive payments to a qualifying small employer (500 employees or less). Quarterly payments may be as much as 5% of new taxable payroll for up to 7 years. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:08:13 | ||
| Arizona Commerce Authority | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP Grant) | Arizona small businesses seeking to begin exporting or expand into new export markets. | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Arizona small businesses may receive reimbursement for export activities including export counseling, education and training, funding for U.S. Department of Commerce services, and assistance to translate, localize and optimize websites for international markets and funding for U.S. Department of Commerce services. STEP also supports attending key international trade shows worldwide and to participate in trade missions in key industries and markets, as well as assistance for targeted marketing initiatives and tradeshow exhibit development. Arizona focus sectors are mainly: aviation, bio life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mining technology and consumer products. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/19/2024 2:47:58 | ||
| Slow Food Utah | Microgrants | Any individual, small business, or non-profit committed to Slow Food International principles of good, clean, fair food, cultural diversity, and conviviality. | Utah | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | Varies | Paused | High priorities include projects that help increase or enhance: local skills and capacity, the availability of locally produced foods (especially artisanal, Ark of Taste, wildcrafted, heirloom, or sustainably produced), regional and cultural food traditions, taste or youth education. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:28:20 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | SBIR Matching Program Phase I | Wyoming small business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I award and can commit to remaining in Wyoming for at least 3 years | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | This program is designed to match funds for Wyoming companies who have been awarded Phase I through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Applicants must commit to remaining in Wyoming and yearly reporting for three years after the commercialization of their technology and seek additional funding. First-time Phase I awardees may receive up to $100,000; repeat Phase I awardees may receive $70,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:28:22 | ||
| Department of Workforce Services | Workforce Training Grants | Wyoming small businesses | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Business Training Grants are available to Wyoming businesses to correct an employee’s skill deficiency or upgrade their skill level in their current occupations. The skill upgraded provided by the training will: Enhance the business’s productivity, efficiency or profitability; Reduce employee turnover; Enhance employee effectiveness; or Enhance employee wages. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:27 | ||
| City of Cleveland Economic Development | Cleveland Municipal Small Business Initiative | The Applicant must be able to secure an SBA backed loan through a participating lender. The Applicant must also meet the City of Cleveland’s program requirements. Projects must create at least one permanent full-time job for every $35,000 in City funds. | Ohio | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Partnering with U.S. Small Business Administration and Cuyahoga County, this performance grant allows businesses to reduce their equity in a SBA funded project from the required 25% to 10%. The City provides a grant of 15% (of total project costs) which is funded half by the City and half by the County. The goal of this grant is to leverage financing to benefit small businesses in the creation of jobs and opportunities in the City of Cleveland. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:09:22 | ||
| City of Cleveland | Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program | Cleveland businesses located in neighborhood commercial retail districts | Ohio | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Program helps neighborhood retail districts become more attractive, economically viable, and diverse places to visit and shop by assisting in the design and funding of signage and the rehabilitation of traditional storefront buildings. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:09:27 | ||
| The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) | Skills for Small Business | Businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Skills for Small Business program, up to $2 million from the Skills Development Fund is dedicated to the backbone of Texas' business community—our small employers. Small businesses can apply to TWC for training offered by their local community or technical college, or the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:38 | ||
| Texas Economic Development | Texas Enterprise Fund | Companies planning a new project including a facility opening or expansion, with significant projected job creation and capital investment, where a single site in Texas is actively competing with at least one viable out-of-state option. Projected new job creation must exceed 75 full-time jobs (urban areas) or 25 full-time jobs (rural areas). The total average wage for new jobs must meet or exceed the average county wage for the county in which the project would be located during the full term of the grant agreement. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) awards “deal-closing” grants to companies considering a new project for which one Texas site is competing with other out-of-state sites. The fund serves as a performance-based financial incentive for those companies whose projects would contribute significant capital investment and new employment opportunities to the state’s economy. The company must demonstrate significant levels of planned capital investment. Project must be supported by the city, county and/or school district in which the project would be located, particularly in the form of local economic incentive offers. Company must be well-established and financially sound. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/28/2024 12:03:47 | ||
| State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community development | Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) | There are no restrictions on the type or size of company that can apply or the number of jobs that must be created. Applicants must be able to show that the activity as proposed would not occur, or would occur in a significantly different manner, unless the incentive is approved and that new, qualifying jobs will be created at a level beyond the normal or “background growth” for the company’s industry. | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The State of Vermont offers an economic incentive for business recruitment, growth and expansion. The Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) program provides cash payments to businesses that have been authorized to earn the incentive and who then meet performance requirements. The value of each payment is based on the revenue return generated to the State by prospective qualifying jobs, payroll creation, and capital investments. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:09:46 | ||
| Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) | Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) | Clean energy entrepreneurs | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The purpose of the Fund is to increase the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally sustainable electric power resources – primarily with respect to renewable energy resources, and the use of combined heat and power technologies – in Vermont. The CEDF received $5 million in funding through the MOU between the State of Vermont and Entergy VY. Over half of that funding ($2.6 million) is dedicated to Windham County. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:09:57 | ||
| Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) | Market Trade Assistance Program (MTAP) | Iowa small businesses seeking to begin exporting products/services | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | This program covers exporting costs such as: Design, translation and localization of brochure(s)/product information (i.e. foreign market compliant labels, packaging, technical manuals/documents); International attorney fees for trademark registration, foreign sales/distributor contracts;Consultant services to identify and meet foreign regulatory and certification standards; Compliance testing; and expenses related to accepting international payments. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:52 | ||
| Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 | Manufacturing Innovation Equipment Grants | Iowa small business with between 3-75 employees, NAICS codes falling between 31-33, deriving a minimum of 51% of their revenue from the sale of manufactured goods, and in business at least 3 years | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Manufacturing Innovation Equipment Grant are aimed at helping manufacturers increase productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Eligible projects include: Machinery acquisition, such as a 3D printer; Specialized equipment for automation, such as collaborative robotics; Advanced and autonomous robotics; and Equipment for process improvements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/1/2024 1:37:18 | ||
| GoTopeka | SBIR and STTR Matching Grant | Small business in Topeka or Shawnee County, Kansas that has received an SBIR or STTR grant within the last 12 months | Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | Rolling | The purpose of this grant is to incentivize businesses to apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and to help to develop Topeka as a hub of innovation. Applications are accepted each August 15th and November 12th. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 6:56:43 | ||
| Go Topeka | SBIR Grant Writing Incentive | Small business in Topeka or Shawnee County, Kansas applying for SBIR | Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | Rolling | This incentive is a reimbursement for SBIR grant writing and/or grant writing training from a pre-approved SBIR specialist. Reimbursements are given only after submission of an SBIR application or completion of SBIR grant writing training. Applications are accepted each August 15th and November 12th. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:23:58 | ||
| Maryland Department of Commerce | Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) | Applicants must be a Maryland employer with at least 10 employees | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Provides matching training grants and support services targeted to improve the competitive position of small and mid-sized manufacturing and technology companies. Grants are used to increase the skills of existing workers for new technologies and production processes, improve employee productivity and increase employment stability. Matching grant funds are used to reimburse up to 50% of the costs of qualified projects. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:51:19 | ||
| Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) | AEDA Exterior Improvements Grant | Businesses and/or property owners that are making capital improvements to the exterior of their property which in turn improves the Arvada, Colorado community | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | AEDA created the Exterior Improvements Grant program to support businesses and/or property owners that are making capital improvements to the exterior of their property which in turn improves the Arvada community. The 50/50 matching grant program leverages AEDA funds and private sector investment to enhance commercial properties in Arvada. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/31/2024 12:49:05 | ||
| City of Rosenberg | Rosenberg Business Improvement Plan | Any business within Rosenberg City limits new or existing. Must be up to date and owe no fines to the City of Rosenberg. | Rosenberg, Texas | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | The program is designed to enhance the economic vitality of the City by encouraging visually appealing exterior physical improvements to local businesses. Qualifying projects include: Façade improvements, such as painting, reconstruction and remodeling; Demolition of abandoned signs and structures; Property improvements, such as:Fencing, Landscaping, Lighting, Parking lot improvements, Sidewalk and driveway improvements, Sign improvements, including new signs or renovations to existing signs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:11:27 | ||
| CT Next | Growth Company Grants | Early-stage Connecticut based startup companies | Connecticut | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $25,000 | Rolling | CTNext equips startups and entrepreneurs with resources, guidance and networks to accelerate growth and success. The objective is to build a more robust community of entrepreneurs, provide access to talent, space, industry expertise, services, skill development, and capital to accelerate company development | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:11:37 | ||
| Applied Research Institute | IN-FORM SBIR/STTR Matching Grants | Indiana small business applying for SBIR/STTR | Indiana | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | Funded by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., and administered by ARI, this program will provide a matching grant of up to $50,000 for a Phase I award and up to $75,00 for a Phase II award. A company may receive a lifetime total of $150,000 in matching funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:24:01 | ||
| Kentucky Innovation | KY SBIR/STTR MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM | Kentucky-based SBIR/STTR applicants | Kentucky | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $150,000 | Rolling | provides financial assistance for SBIR/STTR activities that help companies explore new markets, identify new opportunities, and strengthen competitive SBIR/STTR submissions | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/5/2024 3:23:36 | ||
| Mass Ventures | SBIR Targeted Technologies ("START") Program | Massachusetts companies that have received a Phase II SBIR or STTR award within the past 4 years | Massachusetts | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $500,000 | Anticipated February 2024 | The SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Program helps Massachusetts-based start-ups convert research developed under SBIR and STTR contracts into businesses and jobs in Massachusetts. START offers MA-based, SBIR Phase II companies, grants, and business guidance to help them commercialize their technologies. Each year, the program awards: 10 “Stage I” grants of $100,000 each; 5 “Stage II” grants of $200,000 each to the most promising “Stage I” winners from the previous year and; 2 “Stage III” opportunities: up to $500,000 each of seed capital in a commercial spinout from the most successful Stage II companies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:24:05 | ||
| Rural Renewal Initiative | Seed Grant | Oklahoma-based businesses in rural locations | Oklahoma | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | The seed grant program, which provides funding for research projects is meant to fund rural businesses. Robinson said each year the RRI solicits proposals and picks one seed project to fund. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:12:36 | ||
| TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation | REV | Iowa-based small business | Iowa | Pitch/Startup Competition | $10,000 | TBA Summer 2024 | TS Bank originally started REV in 2015 in an effort to spur economic growth and encourage business owners to continue pursuing their dreams. During the first three competitions (2015-2017) over $75,000 was awarded to the winners. TS Bank brought the competition back in 2020, partnering with Advance Southwest Iowa offering entrepreneurs and business owners the chance to win up to $10,000 to "ignite their business." | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 6:19:04 | ||
| Women's Foundation of Arkansas | Women Empowered | Projects that ensure economic security for all Arkansas women | Arkansas | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | 5/20/2024 | The goal of Women Empowered is to ensure economic security for all Arkansas women, as well as improve the financial futures of those who have already achieved economic security. Through this initiative we educate, advocate, and innovate around issues of women’s economic security, such as asset building, access to capital, and the wealth gap. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/17/2024 9:58:38 | ||
| Catalyst Connection | The AIM Higher Consortium | manufacturers who engage in a technical assistance project that will assist them in engagement with the DoD supply chain. | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The AIM Higher Mini-Grant program is focused on supporting project efforts of manufacturers currently in the Defense Supply chain, or actively pursuing DoD opportunities. After completing an initial assessment with an appropriate AIM Higher Consortium organization, mini-grants are available for a wide range of technology implementation projects such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:20 | ||
| MidAtlantic Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (MATAAC) | Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) | Businesses negatively impacted by imports; in oepration at least 24 months | Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Companies must match from 25% to 50% of the assistance. The assistance can be used to upgrade virtually any business process, through the implementation of knowledge-based projects by outside experts and consultants, including, but not limited to: marketing, sales, operations, financial management, IT planning, training, new product development, new service development, quality assurance, customer service, software customization, etc.. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:47:57 | ||
| University at Buffalo Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (UB STOR) /Western NY Incubator Network (WIN) | SBIR/STTR Assistance Program | New York companies applying for Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR | New York | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $4,000 | Rolling | WIN's SBIR / STTR assistance program links quality SBIR / STTR applicants with outside experts to submit timely, high-quality proposals to relevant federal agencies. Current incubator clients, graduates, and ventures meeting the WIN virtual incubation criteria are eligible for WIN the cover the full cost of engaging an experienced consultant for a well-qualified proposal. Phase I and Phase II applications are both eligible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:20 | ||
| LaunchNY | LaunchNY Seed Fund | New York startups | New York | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $100,000 | Rolling | The Launch NY Seed Fund is a nonprofit fund, fueled by grants and donations, with all returns coming back to the fund to support investments in future startups in what is known as an “evergreen cycle”. Launch NY also provides guidance, connections to expert resources and the funding needed to demonstrate Proof of Concept of the products and processes that will be needed to go to market. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:36 | ||
| Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell University (CREA) and Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYRSTAR) | SBIR/STTR Assistance Program | New York companies applying for Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The SBIR / STTR Assistance Program is a NYSTAR funded, CREA managed program that helps eligible companies hire a qualified SBIR / STTR proposal developer or consultant to assist in developing their proposal. The SBIR / STTR Assistance Program provides matching funding, up to a preset limit, to awarded companies - the matching structure will typically be 1:1. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:25 | ||
| Workforce Development Institute (WDI) | Interactive Grants Program | New York companies seeking to hire and retain an inclusive and productive workforce | New York | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | Rolling | WDI makes investments that lead to workforce development and economic growth. This program is an “interactive” one, where WDI Regional Directors work directly with a business, union, or other entity to understand the issue at hand, and then help develop a response. WDI will assess the growth and workforce issues and help the problem or opportunity with which its flexible funding can help. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:44 | ||
| Erie County Department of Environment & Planning and Erie County Business Development Task Force | Small Business Working Capital Grant | Small businesses within Erie County, New York with 5 or fewer employees who meet income guidelines | Erie County, New York | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | Rolling | This program provides a grant of up to $10,000 to small businesses who have suffered loss of revenue due to the pandemic. Eligible businesses include those who employ five or fewer employees and whose household income is below HUD Section 8 income guidelines. Applications will be processed on a first come-first served basis until funds are expended. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:48 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | Commonwealth Seed Capital | Commonwealth Seed Capital LLC, (CSC) is an independent fund that invests in early-stage Kentucky business entities focused on commercializing innovative ideas and technologies. CSC invests in companies that have a significant Kentucky presence and the prospect for substantial growth and return on investment. | Kentucky, USA | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Commonwealth Seed Capital LLC, (CSC) is an independent fund that invests in early-stage Kentucky business entities focused on commercializing innovative ideas and technologies. CSC invests in companies that have a significant Kentucky presence and the prospect for substantial growth and return on investment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:52:47 | ||
| COOS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Business Pop Up Pilot | Business in Coos County | New Hampshire | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Grant awardees will receive up to $5000 towards storefront rent for 3-months, insurance, utilities, signage, and other reasonable expenses | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-12-2024 12:52:49 | ||
| Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) | MI-STEP Grant Program | Exporting activities to eligible Michigan small businesses | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Through Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP), the International Trade team offers financial assistance for exporting activities to eligible Michigan small businesses, enabling access to global markets and buyers while increasing the dollar value of Michigan exports. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-12-2024 12:52:50 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | NJ Accelerate | New Jersey Entrepreneurs participating in high-quality accelerator programs (Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab, Cleantech Open Northeast, VentureWell’s ASPIRE Program, University City Science Center - Launch Lane, or HAX only | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | NJ Accelerate is a two-step process to encourage the engagement of accelerator programs in New Jersey, while facilitating the participation of businesses in these accelerator programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-12-2024 12:52:54 | ||
| Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership | The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) | Defense Contractors that need to comply with the DFARS and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) provides funding and assistance for Defense Contractors to comply with the DFARS and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity. The program which provides funding and resources for companies to comply with the cybersecurity standard is funded by the Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) through the Maryland Department of Commerce and is being coordinated by the MD MEP. Defense contractors in Maryland generate more than $57 billion in economic impact and the DCAP program will help these contractors comply with the Federal regulations necessary to continue providing services to the Federal Government. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-08-2024 6:06:44 | ||
| Missouri Job Center | On-the-Job Training Grants | Missouri companies providing training for their employees | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | Funding can help your business save money while workers get the job-related training they need to succeed. Get reimbursed for up to 50 percent of the wages of workers hired through this program. (up to 1,040 hours). Connect with workers who possess a variety of skill sets from prior employment, education and proven work ethic. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-08-2024 6:06:32 | ||
| Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) | Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Startup Grant Program | Small businesses in the counties listed | Auburn Hills, Berkeley, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland, Holly, Lake Orion, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Royal Oak, Wixom, Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $2,500 | Rolling | A minimum dollar-for-dollar match must be provided by the applicant. The cost of labor and materials can go towards grant match. After the proposed project has been completed and final costs have been verified, the grant funds will be issued directly to the local Main Street program, paid as a reimbursement. The local Main Street will be responsible for monitoring approved projects and programs to ensure compliance with the grant program guidelines. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:38:12 | ||
| Alabama Works | Incumbent Worker Training Program | Qualifying Alabama for-profit businesses to provide skills training to full-time, permanent, company employees, who have been employed at the company for a minimum of six months. | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | Rolling | Alabama’s Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) provides funding for customized employee training to existing businesses. IWTP provides employees with new and/or upgraded job skills that are vital for the company to maintain competitiveness in a global economy, while also providing job security for the workers. The business selects an outside training provider that best fits its needs. Funding may be used for training fees, tuition, curriculum development, and books/materials. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce/Workforce Development Division. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:38:21 | ||
| Fargo Moorhead Economic Development | Operation Intern | To qualify for the program, employers must select a student who is: a) enrolled in a North Dakota college or university taking at least 6 credits during the internship, or the semester prior to the internship, b) a high school junior or senior, or c) enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program, and On a case-by-case basis, the Dept. of Commerce may approve the subsidization of a student enrolled in a college or university located outside of the state. | North Dakota | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | Rolling | The primary focus of the Operation Intern program is private sector businesses in one of the targeted industries: Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Value-Added Agriculture, Tourism and Technology-Based Businesses, to include Cybersecurity. Funding may also be granted for other in demand occupations, such as healthcare. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:26:24 | ||
| Chellam Valley Chamber of Commerce | Steps Up Internship Program | Chellam Valley employers hiring interns | Oregon | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | The Steps Up Chehalem Valley Internship program is a 9-week paid summer internship serving High School and College age students, 16–24 years old. The Internship includes four hours of paid Professional Development Training every week on Wednesday that will help prepare students for a bright future regardless of their career path. The program is modeled after the award-winning Climax internship program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:38:25 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE) | Pennsylvania business involved in utilization, development and construction of alternative and clean energy projects | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $2,000,000 | Rolling | This grant supports activities to promote the utilization, development and construction of alternative and clean energy projects, infrastructure associated with compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas fueling stations, plus energy efficiency and energy conservation projects in the state. Grants for manufacturers of alternative and/or clean energy generation equipment or components shall not exceed $10,000 for every job projected to be created by the business within three years after approval of the grant. Grants for any alternative energy production or clean energy project shall not exceed $2 million or 30 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:26:27 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Solar Energy Program | Pennsylvania Business involved in the generation and use of solar energy and the manufacture or assembly of solar equipment | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | Rolling | The Solar Energy Program (SEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grant and loan funds to promote the use of solar energy in Pennsylvania. Grants for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created within three years after approval of the loan. Grants for solar energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $1 million or $1.50 per watt, whichever is less. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:26:31 | ||
| South Carolina Department of Commerce | On-the-Job Training | South Carolina businesses | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | On-the-job training provides wage or salary reimbursement from 50-90% (depending on the size of the business) to compensate for costs associated with training new employees. The percentage and length of reimbursement varies based on the size of the company, the specific skills to be acquired for the job and the local workforce area. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:26:39 | ||
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Equity Funds - Southern Minnesota Equity Fund | Minnesota-based small business | Minnesota | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $100,000 | Rolling | The Southern Minnesota Equity Fund provides financial capital and expertise to early stage and start-up companies. The Fund partners with other organizations and individual investors to leverage capital and expertise to grow innovative companies who will provide economic opportunities for Southern Minnesota. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:06:47 | ||
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Equity Funds - Seed Fund | Minnesota-based small business | Minnesota | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $25,000 | Rolling | The Seed Fund supports start-up stage businesses that need capital, business expertise, and networking opportunities. This fund helps companies perform research and analysis, patent opinions and filings, and product testing and analysis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:30 | ||
| Maryland Department of Commerce | Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) | Woman Owned, Based in Maryland | Maryland, US | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | At least 50% of the VLT allocations will be deployed to small, minority and women-owned businesses located within certain targeted areas of the six casinos. The other 50% will be available to small, minority and women-owned businesses located throughout Maryland. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 12:14:04 | ||
| Texas Travel Industry Recovery (TTIR) Grant Program | Texas Travel Industry Recovery (TTIR) Grant Program | Applicants in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries (as determined by eligible NAICS code) who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 are able to apply. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | First come, first served | The TTIR Program was established to provide one-time reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19. These one-time grants are to reimburse eligible costs to these qualifying businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:31 | ||
| Pollution Control Finance Authority | CAL REUSE Program | Any for-profit or not-for-profit organization, school district, or public agency turning underutilized and distressed property into housing | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $500,000 | Rolling | The CALReUSE Assessment Program addresses a funding and information gap in the development of brownfields to help bring these properties into productive reuse. There are two programs: One is a loan program that covers site assessment, the other covers site remediation. The Assessment Program provides forgivable loans – up to $300,000 generally and $500,000 for housing projects – to fund site assessment and characterization, technical assistance, remedial action plans, and site access. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:33 | ||
| City of Los Angeles | LA Sanitation's Brownfields Program | Private property owners, community organizations, and agencies for development. Sites must meet eligibility criteria and be located in a low income areas within the City of Los Angeles such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) areas | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Provides site assessment and remedial planning to private, non-profit and City of Los Angeles entities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:39:11 | ||
| California Carpet Stewardship Program | Capital Improvement Grants | Cycle 6A of the capital grants program is open to California-based public and private businesses, nonprofits and local agencies. | California | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 9/30/2024 | The Capital Improvement Grant Program provides funding for capital improvements that will establish, increase, improve and enhance additional California-generated post-consumer carpet (PCC) collection, reuse, recycling and/or utilization of recycled content product manufacturing | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:39:13 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development | On-the-Job Training Grants | Businesses based in Tennessee | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Employers may request funding that can pay up to 50% of a trainees wages for training that leads to skills upgrades or certifications, process improvements, prevents layoffs, or creates new jobs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:35 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Apprenticeship Training Grant | Businesses based in Tennessee | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Apprenticeship Training Grant (ATG) supports Tennessee employers that are interested in starting an apprenticeship program or are already authorized providers of the Registered Apprenticeship Program through US/DOL-Office of Apprenticeships. with strategies to significantly increase apprenticeship opportunities: | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:36 | ||
| Louisiana Workforce Commission | Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) - Customized Training | Louisiana businesses operating within the state for at last 3 years and with at least 15 employees to be trained | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | The IWTP benefits businesses by assisting in the skill development of existing employees, thereby increasing employee productivity and company growth. These improvements are expected to result in the creation of new jobs, the retention of jobs that otherwise may have been eliminated, and an increase in wages for trained workers. May Request training to either: a) prevent job loss caused by obsolete skills, technological change, or national or global competition; b) create, update, or retain jobs in a labor demand occupation; or c) update or retain jobs in an occupation which is not a labor demand occupation, if the administrator determines that the services are necessary to prevent the likely loss of jobs/ | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:37 | ||
| Minnesota Employment and Economic Development | Automation Training and Incentive Program | Minnesota small manufacturing or advanced production businesses that are implementing automation technology | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $35,000 | Rolling | Grants are available to small businesses in the manufacturing or skilled production industry for the express purpose of training incumbent workers as quickly and effectively as possible on new automation technology. Funds may be used to pay direct training costs for existing workers including trainee wages for on-the-job training, curriculum development, delivery of training, materials and supplies, training equipment and facilities, and trainer travel and lodging costs. Funds may also be used for assessment, testing and certification costs. Training may be provided in-house, by institutions of higher education, by federal, state, or local agencies, by consultants, or equipment vendors. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:38 | ||
| Maine Department of Labor | Maine Apprenticeship Program | Maine employers | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $500 per employee | Rolling | The Maine Apprenticeship Program assists in setting up structured yet flexible training programs designed to meet the specific needs of Maine employers through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. This program helps to pay the cost of your supervisor or journey worker upgrade training to ensure you have the best in-house trainers or mentors for your program and provides a one-time $500 reimbursement per apprentice to offset the cost of classroom training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/28/2024 12:32:06 | ||
| Maryland Department of Labor | Maryland Business Works | Maryland businesses with 500 or fewer employees that provide in-demand products or services. | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | Rolling | Maryland Works is a highly successful incumbent worker training program. Training funds can be used to upgrade the skills of current employees while also creating opportunities for new hires in in-demand occupations and skills. There is a dollar-to-dollar match requirement, and a $4,500 training cap funding level that may be awarded to a specific trainee for a project or series of projects. The minimum request per year cannot exceed $40,000. Covers classroom-based training, in-house staff training, apprenticeships, and other opportunities for Maryland’s businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 12:15:07 | ||
| Workforce Wyoming | Business Training Grants | Wyoming Employers | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Business Training Grants are available to Wyoming businesses to correct an employee’s skill deficiency or upgrade their skill level in their current occupations. To review the Business Training Grant rules, click here. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/30/2024 7:47:56 | ||
| Kansas Department of Commerce | Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK) | Basic projects that create at least ten new jobs in metropolitan areas, or at least five new jobs in non-metropolitan areas, within two years may be eligible for up to seven years of payroll withholding tax savings. | Kansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PEAK is a business incentive where companies may retain or be refunded 95% of the payroll withholding tax of qualified employees for new jobs created in Kansas. Basic projects that create at least ten new jobs in metropolitan areas, or at least five new jobs in non-metropolitan areas, within two years may be eligible for up to seven years of payroll withholding tax savings. Larger, high-impact projects that create at least 100 new jobs within two years may be eligible for up to ten years of payroll withholding tax savings. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 7:47:52 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Labor | Worker Training Grant | Nebraska employers | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | This grant supports training, retraining and upgrading work skills of existing employees, training new employees of Nebraska businesses, and recruiting out of state employees to Nebraska. Eligible costs include tuition and fees, books and materials, facility rental, pre-and-post training participant costs, instructors and aides, and travel (recruitment projects). Applications are reviewed quarterly. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:07:58 | ||
| New Mexico Economic Development Department | Job Training Incentive Program | New Mexico employers creating new jobs as a result of expansion or relocation to the state of New Mexico. | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly-created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. The program reimburses 50-75% of employee wages. Custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution may also be reimbursed. Jobs with entry wages that align with the High Wage Job Tax Credit are eligible for an additional 5% reimbursement; Companies that hire trainees who have graduated within the past twelve months from a NM institution of higher education or who are U.S. Veterans may be eligible for an additional 5% reimbursement above the standard rates | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:26:53 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program | New Jersey manufacturers seeking to purchase new equipment | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | The New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program is a $20,000,000 pilot grant program to assist New Jersey Manufacturers with accessing the manufacturing equipment they need to become more efficient, productive, and profitable. The pilot program will provide grants for a portion of eligible equipment costs, up to a maximum award amount of $250,000 per manufacturer.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and remain open until all funds are committed. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:48 | ||
| Missouri Technology Corporation | Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund - Seed Capital Co Investment Program | Missouri early-stage, technology-focused businesses | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | Through its IDEA Fund Co-Investment Program, MTC supports Missouri’s early-stage technology startups by making direct investments to develop technologies and create jobs across Missouri. The Seed Capital Program provides up to $500,000 of seed funding for the purpose of technology and business development. The IDEA Fund requires matching private funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:48 | ||
| Town of Ahoskie | Ahoskie Facade Grant Program | Businesses in defined areas of Main Street in Ahoskie | Ahoskie North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | 2/8/2025 | The Façade Grant Program assists property and business owners located within the identified areas on Main Street to undertake storefront or building front improvements. These improvements can range from minor repairs and painting to substantial façade renovations on buildings used for commercial or office uses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/17/2024 10:14:36 | ||
| Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council | Ignite Grant Program | Woman-owned business headquartered in CT, registered in the state of CT and owned by a CT resident; in business for at least two years by 3/14/24 and with a record of annual sales/revenue in last twelve months greater than $25,000 and less than $2,000,000; currently using a digital bookkeeping system | Connecticut | Grant - Foundation: Nationwide Focus | $10,000 | TBA Summer 2024 | The Ignite Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. Grants are awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, growth, and profitability. Examples of use of funds include equipment, adding ecommerce to websites, technology that expands capacity, and training that expands service offerings. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:27:05 | ||
| The City of Oakland | Cannabis Equity Grant Program | Oakland-based cannabis entrepreneurs | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $150,000 | Rolling | The City of Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Grant Program utilizes funding from Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“Go-Biz”) to provide grants to Oakland’s cannabis equity entrepreneurs. Click here for detailed Grant Program Overview. To receive grant funds, Equity Applicants must complete a grant application and undergo a business verification process. Grant amounts will be disbursed in tiers that are designed to help Equity Applicants build successful sustainable businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:07 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Advanced Industries Export Grant | Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesseses | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | Rolling | The Advanced Industries Export Grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses. It reimburses for international business development and marketing costs. Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 and up to 50% of the approved expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:52 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Cannabis Business Grant | Colorado Cannabis business | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Cannabis Business Grant is a funding opportunity for social equity cannabis businesses who have been awarded or are in the process of applying for a regulated business license from the Marijuana Enforcement Division. This program was developed to support cannabis entrepreneurs through access to capital to promote social equity, innovation, and job creation across the industry. Eligible businesses are divided into 2 categories based on their needs: foundational and growth. Multiple grant rounds will be available throughout the year. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:38:52 | ||
| New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | RFA 0181 - Source Water Buffer Program | Projects that establish riparian buffers on farmland that borders critical water sources. | New York | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | Varies | Rolling | Funding for the program is provided through the Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017. Approximately $5 million is available to support the purchase of conservation easements and the implementation of buffer systems, which filter surface runoff or shallow groundwater to protect the water quality of New York State's aquifers, watersheds, reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-04-2024 5:15:36 | ||
| Empire State Development Corp (ESDC) | Minority- and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) Development & Lending Program | Minority and Women Owned businesses | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | To provide financial assistance to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in the state, as well as to projects and programs that assist the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women in New York State. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-04-2024 5:16:14 | ||
| Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) and San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) | San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund | San Francisco woman-owned small business operating full-time (at least 32 hours/week) with at least 40 percent revenue in the city or at least $25,000 business net income; in operation at least 12 months; and an active relationship with a San Francisco nonprofit organization (funded by the city of San Francisco) that provides technical assistance to small businesses | San Francisco, California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | Rolling | The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides mini-grants of up to $5,000 to San Francisco women-owned small businesses for projects and upgrades that will have a transformative impact on the businesses’ ability to grow. Projects should entail investments in one of the following: Business operations improvements: marketing, financial/accounting, new equipment and/or technology, trainings, networking; or, Visual merchandising, space improvements, and marketing: window displays, lighting, signage, layout improvement, design changes, online marketing, trade shows, other marketing and customer acquisition opportunities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-01-2024 11:11:02 | ||
| City of Philadelphia | PHL Made Grant | Philadelphia manufacturers in business at least one year | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | Rolling | The purpose of this grant program is to support and encourage the growth of manufacturing companies located in Philadelphia and to promote innovation in the industry. The program is open to all eligible manufacturing companies in the city. For the purpose of this grant program, the manufacturing industry is defined as companies engaged in the production of goods through the use of tools, labor, and machinery and includes but is not limited to producing consumer goods, industrial goods and medical devices. Applicants should have a clear plan for how they will use the grant funds to improve their business operations, increase efficiency, and/or bring new products to market and be committed to creating and maintaining jobs in Philadelphia. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-01-2024 10:50:58 | ||
| Kansas Department of Commerce | Kansas: Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program 2023 | This program funds projects assisting private property owners in the rehabilitation of blighted structures to prevent the spread of blighted conditions. | Kansas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $300,000 | 12/2/24 | The Kansas Department of Commerce Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program funds projects assisting private property owners in the rehabilitation of structures to prevent the spread of blighted conditions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 02-21-2024 7:50:54 | ||
| Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell University (CREA) and Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) | SBIR/STTR Assistance Program | New York Companies applying for SBIR/STTR | New York | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | Rolling | The SBIR / STTR Assistance Program is a NYSTAR funded, CREA managed program that helps eligible companies hire a qualified SBIR / STTR proposal developer or consultant to assist in developing their proposal. The SBIR / STTR Assistance Program provides matching funding, up to a preset limit, to awarded companies - the matching structure will typically be 1:1. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:38:59 | ||
| Village of Gurnee, Illinois | Transformational Grant | Small business within the Village of Gurnee, IL that generates sales tax (or building owner that houses such business) | Gurnee, Illinois | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 4/30/25 | The Transformational Grant authorizes a designated Village committee the ability to award two (2) $50,000 1:1 matching grants to qualifying projects with a minimum capital investment of $100,000. Approved grants will be paid in arrears upon submittal of paid invoices and finalized permits. Transformational Grant funds are available for forward facing projects that have not yet started. Qualifying expenses include: Construction, interior or exterior; Parking lot improvements; Capital equipment of a permanent nature; Facade improvements; Awnings; Signage; Lighting - exterior; Plumbing, electrical, HVAC; Accessibility improvements; Carryout/Curbside pickup reconfigurations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 1:12:42 | ||
| Missouri Department of Economic Development | Missouri EB-5 Investor Visa Program | Individuals desiring to engage in new commercial enterprise in Missouri and create new jobs in rural areas or areas with high unemployment. Projects must meet investment thresholds. | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Projects must have: 1. An investment of at least $1,000,000 into a new commercial enterprise that the applicant has established. 2. The definition of a new commercial enterprise includes: the creation of an original business, the purchase of an existing business and restructuring or reorganizing the business to the extent that a new commercial enterprise results, or expanding upon an existing business. 3. A demonstration that his/her investment will benefit the United States economy. 4. Creation of at least 10 new full-time employees. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:28:02 | ||
| Missouri Department of Economic Development | MO STEP-UP Grant - Market Expansion Program | Missouri small business, in business at least one year and operating profitably, exporting to at least one market, with demonstrated export sales potential and intent | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $17,500 | 30 days prior to eligible activity | This program will reimburse between 50%-70% of eligible expenses such as trade show costs, trade missions, Dept. of Commerce subscription services, website translation, marketing media, and some travel expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 1:28:38 | ||
| Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) TechSource | Commercialization | Colorado-based women-owned, minority-owned, and/or rural-based science and technology businesses | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $1,000 | Rolling | The Colorado SBDC has funding to help women-owned, minority-owned and/or rural-based science and technology businesses access private resources for assistance with SBIR/STTR proposal development. Preference will be given to first time applicants and those using service providers headquartered in Colorado. Awarded businesses must request an invoice from their service provider for the grant amount awarded. The invoice must be made out and provided to the SBDC TechSource program for payment. This can be in advance of services, if necessary | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/5/2024 3:13:39 | ||
| Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | SBIR Phase 0 FAST Grant | Missouri companies applying for SBIR | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $2,500 | Rolling | Missouri’s Small Business Development Center network is offering financial assistance to entrepreneurs who are interested in applying for SBIR funds. The network is offering a Phase 0 FAST Grant, which will provide entrepreneurs with up to $2,500 in grant writing assistance for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant submissions | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 12:57:23 | ||
| University System of Maryland | Maryland Momentum Fund | The company must be located in Maryland and provide positive economic impact to the State of Maryland. Must have either 1) a founder or inventor (a substantial equity holder on par with the other founders) who is an employee, alum, or student from one of the 12 USM institutions; 2) company based on intellectual property (IP) from a USM institution; or 3) be located in a USM research park, incubator, or RISE zone. | Maryland | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $500,000 | Rolling | Launched in 2016 with a $10 million commitment from the University System of Maryland (USM), the Maryland Momentum Fund invests in USM-affiliated companies to support entrepreneurism, catalyze outside investment in early-stage startups, and foster economic development and technology commercialization. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/28/2024 12:20:06 | ||
| Wake County Economic Development | Wake County Business Development Grant | Businesses expanding in or relocating to Wake County | North Carolina | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Wake County’s Business Development Grant offers a series of five tiers with investment and job thresholds for companies making major investments (minimum $5 million on new taxable investment and 25 jobs created). Special consideration may be provided for corporate, regional, or Fortune 500 companies’ divisional headquarters projects and large international companies. Grants range from 30% - 50% of the new tax growth amount. New or existing companies moving into Targeted Growth Area/Vulnerable Communities can receive a 35% incentive with a $2M investment and 20 new jobs. Additionally, for projects moving into the Research Triangle Park (RTP), Wake County allows for a reimbursement of the cost of the extension of water and sewer lines to within 5 feet of a building. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/11/2023 12:59:13 | ||
| Partnership for Community Development | Rural Business Technology Grants | This grant is open to farm- and forestry-based businesses in the towns of Hamilton, Lebanon, Eaton, Madison, and Brookfield, and the villages of Hamilton, Earlville, Madison, and Morrisville. | New York | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | Rolling | A micro-grant program designed to use technology to help farm- and forestry-based businesses grow. Eligible projects will incorporate new technology into your business model to assist with logistics and marketing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:17 | ||
| Idaho Commerce | Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Program | Applicants must have an industry partner in their grant proposal as well as a university partner. The university partner must be affiliated with either the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, or Boise State University. | Idaho | Grant - Government: State | $427,000 | TBA Q1 2025 | Several universities in Idaho have partnered with a grant organization to offer a unique and fruitful collaboration with business owners interested in Research and Development (R&D) of their new technologies or products. The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) is able to invest in the development of new technology and support Idaho based University research centers simultaneously with its funding of the IGEM Grant Program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:24 | ||
| University of Wyoming | SBIR Phase 0 and 00 Grant Program | Must be Wyoming based and be an applicant for a Phase I or Phase II SBIR grant | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Phase 0/00 is a contract that can be used to attend SBIR conferences and workshops, communication with and travel to targeted federal agencies, consultant and mentor services for preparation of the Phase I/II proposal, proposal preparation and review, communications with potential customers, analyses to support test data preparation, acquisition of test data for inclusion in the Phase I/II proposal and other activities related to the Phase I/II proposal preparation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:08:17 | ||
| SC Launch | The SC Launch SBIR/STTR Matching Grant | South Carolina small businesses who have applied for and been awarded SBIR funding. The applicant company must be a SC Launch Client Company. However, the SC Launch Matching Grant program will accept new clients for the purpose of this grant. | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The SC Launch SBIR/STTR Matching Grant provides an incentive for new technologies to grow in South Carolina. And for existing companies to relocate within to the state. SC Launch matching grant program is a collaboration with the Industry Partnership Fund. And these two organizations are ready to support companies across several fields. Life sciences, information technology, and advanced materials and manufacturing are all eligible studies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:08:26 | ||
| BDC Capital | BDC Capital | Companies in New England | New England | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $5,000,000 | Rolling | BDC Capital offers a wide range of financing solutions, including a line of credit to meet working capital needs, a term loan for the purchase of fixed assets, or a restructuring of existing debt. We can customize a financing plan that could include senior short term debt, senior long term debt, subordinated debt, mezzanine or private equity financing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:24 | ||
| Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) | New York Ventures Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program | Early stage tech businesses registered in NY State that have raised $2M or less of dilutive funding | New York | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | This program offers early-stage start-up companies a 1:1 match on equity investments raised from the private sector, from $50,000 to $250,000. ESDC also offers the tools and key introductions needed to help companies reach the next level. The focus is on expanding access to venture capital across NY, particularly for underserved geographies and historically marginalized individuals and companies. Company must have its headquarters and at least one C-suite employee in NY State and raise matching funds from qualified private sector investors. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:27 | ||
| City of San Antonio | San Antonio SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program | San Antonio-based small businesses that have been awarded an SBIR/STTR grant | Texas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $75,000 | Rolling | The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR / STTR) Matching Grant Program will support research-focused, San Antonio small businesses that have received a federal SBIR/STTR grant. Businesses may receive up to $50,000 for a Phase I grant and $75,000 for a Phase II grant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:07:51 | ||
| City of San Antonio | San Antonio Phase 0 SBIR/STTR Grant | San Antonio-based small businesses that is applying for an SBIR/STTR grant | Texas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,000 | Rolling | The The Phase 0 SBIR/STTR Grant Program assists San Antonio-based companies to diffuse the costs of developing and submitting SBIR/STTR grant proposals. Applicants may be eligible to receive a grant of $2,000 per company. Funds may only be used to offset costs directly related to the creation and submission of a Phase I application proposal, including proposal preparation, project data development, and travel to meet with agencies and commercialization partners. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/8/2023 11:58:35 | ||
| Marion County | Marion County Youth Wage Grant | Marion County businesses with fewer than 35 employees | Oregon | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 6/30/2024 | Program funding is provided by a portion of Marion County's video lottery proceeds designated under state law for economic development activities. The program is retroactive to May 1, 2021, and concludes September 30, 2021. Business must provide a copy of a valid annual Youth Employment Certificate from the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI); Employ a youth at least 14 but not older than 17, who is a resident of Marion County, Oregon; Provide documentation showing the employed youth performed work between May 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021; | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:27:31 | ||
| Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization | SBIR Advance SBIR/STTR Matching Grant | Wisconsin based small business who have received A Phase I SBIR funding | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | 4/9/2025 | WEDC created the SBIR Advance program to provide state match funding, training and other resources to Wisconsin businesses to advance the commercialization of SBIR/STTR-funded technology and expedite economic and job creation impact in Wisconsin. The program aims to fill critical funding gaps for activities such as market research, customer validation, patent development, business model development and regulatory assessment restricted under federal awards. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:22:17 | ||
| Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council | Innovate RI Fund - SBIR Phase 0 Grants | Rhode Island-based companies applying for SBIR | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 6/30/2024 | Provides grants of up to $3,000 to assist small businesses offset the costs associated with preparing a competitive Phase I SBIR/STTR application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 10:36:19 | ||
| Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council | Internship Grant | For-profit Rhode Island based-business with fifty (50) or fewer employees; Primarily engaged in a biosciences or engineering field and can demonstrate its ability to conduct research in these fields. | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 6/30/2024 | The Innovate Rhode Island Small Business Fund (IRISBF) Internship Grant Program provides grants of up to $3,000 to assist companies in the life sciences and engineering sectors defray the costs of providing student internships and mentoring to eligible Rhode Island residents attending a college or university in Rhode Island. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 10:39:29 | ||
| Mass CEC | EQUITY WORKFORCE PLANNING AND CAPACITY GRANTS | For-profit entities such as for-profit training companies, trade associations, unions, or other coalitions of businesses and clean energy businesses | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | 6/30/2024 | MassCEC is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 7:41:06 | ||
| Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Innovate Mass | Sustainability innovators | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | 6/30/2024 | A robust, well-trained, and inclusive workforce is vital to achieving and sustaining the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Organizations that deliver career awareness, training, or business support programs can ensure that Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), fossil fuel workers, and individuals from Environmental Justice (EJ) Neighborhoods, low-income communities, or federally recognized or state-acknowledged tribes benefit from equitable access to climate-critical workforce opportunities. However, delivering such programs requires planning and resources that these organizations may not have. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 7:41:09 | ||
| The Beacon State Fund, the Governor's Commission for Women | Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition-North Region | Your business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. Your business made $1,000,000 or less in revenue in 2022.. Your business employed 15 or less in 2022. Your business must be registered in the State of Texas. Must have operated for more than 12 months. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $7,500 | 7/31/2024 | The Beacon State Fund*, in partnership with the Governor's Commission for Women, is hosting a pitch competition and will select an awardee for each region of Texas. The women-owned small business pitch competition is made possible by Sempra Energy’s support of the Beacon State Fund. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/2/2024 12:47:06 | ||
| The Beacon State Fund, the Governor's Commission for Women | Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition-East Region | Your business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. Your business made $1,000,000 or less in revenue in 2022.. Your business employed 15 or less in 2022. Your business must be registered in the State of Texas. Must have operated for more than 12 months. | Texas | Grant - Government: State | $7,500 | 7/31/2024 | The Beacon State Fund*, in partnership with the Governor's Commission for Women, is hosting a pitch competition and will select an awardee for each region of Texas. The women-owned small business pitch competition is made possible by Sempra Energy’s support of the Beacon State Fund. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/2/2024 12:47:19 | ||
| The Penn State Berks Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center | STEM Business Idea Contest | Penn State students, faculty members, recent alumni, and community teams | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 9/29/2024 | Each finalist team will receive a short training session on customer discovery and will be eligible for a $500 seed grant to further develop their idea. The selected teams will be invited to attend the Flemming CEED Center Customer Discovery Lab in spring 2022. After completing the Customer Discovery Lab, the teams will become eligible to receive a micro-grant of up to $3,000, which can be used for further customer discovery expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/17/2024 10:51:47 | ||
| CareerSource Florida | Incumbent Worker Training Grants | Be a “for-profit” company, or be a hospital operated by nonprofit or local government entities in the State of Florida. In operation for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the application date (as verified on sunbiz.org). Provide a description of how the training is related to the competitiveness of both the business and the employee receiving training. Demonstrate a commitment to retain or avert the layoff of employees receiving training. | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 6/30/2024 | The IWT Program was created for the purpose of providing grant funding for continuing education and training of incumbent employees at existing Florida businesses. This program covers training delivered by company employees or outside vendors. This is a first come, first served program. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/4/2024 3:39:47 | ||
| City of Chicago | The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) | Owners of commercial and industrial properties within specific TIF districts to repair or remodel their facilities for their own business or on behalf of tenants. Eligible areas include Central West Madison/Austin Corridor, Avondale, 119th & I-57, 119th/Halsted | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | 9/30/2024 | SBIF grants are provided as reimbursement to property owners after remodeling work is completed and expenses are paid. Residential property, residential components of mixed-use buildings, and property leased to chains and certain other businesses are not eligible for the program. Vacant business property is eligible, but grants are not paid until the space is occupied by a SBIF-eligible business tenant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/23/2024 12:28:56 | ||
| Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) | Small Business Initiative | Entrepreneurs in Norton Sound, Alaska | Alaska | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | TBA 2025 | The NSEDC Small Business Initiative is aimed at identifying and funding business ideas that will stimulate and facilitate economic development in the Norton Sound region.After a series of reviews and interviews by an independent panel of judges, selected entrepreneurs present their ideas to the same independent judges in person for the opportunity to be awarded a grant of up to $50,000. The application period occurs every other year (during odd years). The Small Business Initiative application period will open again in 2023. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/8/2024 5:21:53 | ||
| City of Chicago and SomerCor | Small Business Improvement Fund | Commercial and industrial business located in Chicago’s TIF districts, industrial businesses must have 200 or fewer employees, commercial businesses must gross average annual sales under $9M for the prior 3 years | Chicago, Illinois | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $150,000 | 5/31/2024 | The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund provides small businesses with reimbursable grants for permanent building improvement costs.Program participants can receive grants to cover between 30 percent and 90 percent of the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. Applications will be accepted in phases based on location. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 7:43:03 | ||
| Massachusetts Life Sciences Center | Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative | Women-led early-stage life science companies | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $90,000 | 5/18/2025 | Women-led early-stage life science companies will be awarded a year-long customized package of support, which includes non-dilutive grant funding and access to a network of seasoned Executive Coaches from the life sciences ecosystem to refine their business strategies and effectively raise capital. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 1:12:50 | ||
| MassVentures | MassCEC Catalyst & Diversity in Cleantech Early Stage (DICES) Program | Researchers and early-stage companies looking to demonstrate initial prototypes of their clean energy technologies | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $65,000 | 3/14/2025 | MassVentures co-manages this grant program with the MassCEC. Catalyst/DICES provides grants of up to $65,000 to researchers and early-stage companies looking to demonstrate initial prototypes of their clean energy technologies. Additional grants are now earmarked for eligible woman-and minority-owned early-stage companies. This program seeks to advance innovation of clean energy technologies and help to transform new discoveries from the research stage into commercially viable technologies, through grant awards and business mentoring | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/17/2024 10:56:18 | ||
| Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) | Going PRO Talent Fund | Michigan employers | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 5/10/25 | The Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/30/2024 3:54:49 | ||
| North Dakota Department of Agriculture | Bioscience Innovation Grant (BIG) Program | North Dakota business with at least two employees and documented sales of less than $2,500,000 | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The purpose of the BIG program is to foster the growth of the bioscience industry in the state. Applicants should focus on the following areas: Crop genetics; Biofuels; Biomaterials;Biosensors and biotechnology in relation to food, nutrition, animals, humans, equipment, medical and health products and services; Medical diagnostics; Medical therapeutics; and Farm-based pharmaceuticals. Applicants must have a minimum of fifty percent match of the grant funds received. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:02 | ||
| Future Front Texas | Creative Future of Texas Fund | Women and LGBTQ+ creatives, small business owners, community leaders and emerging entrepreneurs in Central Texas | Central Texas | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | 7/7/2024 | We know that solo businesses, freelance workers and small mom-and-pops are often where women, LGBTQ and people of color start their creative and entrepreneurial journeys—and many of these ventures are community-focused, cultural and innovative. We also know that, in Texas, these leaders receive the least financial and visible support. That’s where the Creative Future of Texas Fund comes in. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 7:47:46 | ||
| Iowa Energy Office | iowa Energy Center Grant Program | Iowa businesses with energy solutions | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | 3/23/25 | This competitive grant program provides grants to eligible applicants for projects that provide a benefit to Iowa ratepayers. Projects must aid in the implementation of one of the key focus areas of the Iowa Energy Plan: Technology-based Energy Research and Development; Energy workforce development; Support for rural and underserved areas; Biomass conversion; Electric grid modernization; Alternative fuel vehicles. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:15 | ||
| Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas | UG Small Business Grant | Small businesses (25 or fewer employees), that are primed for expansion and moving to the next level in business and job growth and located in traditional commercial corridors of Kansas City. | Kansas City, Kansas | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 4/124 | The UG will provide grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to applicants in need of one or more of: Renovation costs; facade repair; inventory costs; equipment costs; or marketing. Applications are accepted every April 1st and August 1st. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:18 | ||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) | NY Green Bank Eligible Purchaser Pool | New York based clean energy startups | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 6/10/2024 | NY Green Bank (“NYGB”) is a nation-leading sustainable infrastructure and ESG investor. NYGB is seeking to create a pool (the “Eligible Purchaser Pool” or “EPP”) of pre-approved investors (“Eligible Purchasers”) that will be eligible to place bids to purchase NYGB-originated loans and investments that NYGB offers to sell from time to time. Through this RFP, NYGB seeks proposals from investors that meet the EPP Eligibility Criteria as defined in the solicitation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:20 | ||
| New York Public Library and Wells Fargo | Start-Up NY Business Plan Competition | Startups with all team members residing in Manhattan, the Bronx, or Staten Island. Businesses must be in the idea, model, or startup phase. If the business has revenue, it must be less than $10,000. | New York City | Pitch/Startup Competition | $15,000 | 5/31/24 | The New York Public Library holds an annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-based startup entrepreneurs. Entrants can win $15,000 and gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 7:49:01 | ||
| Arizona Commerce Authority | Arizona FAST Program | Arizone small businesses applying for SBIR/STTR | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 4/30/2025 | The Small Business Administration’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is designed to support programs that advance innovative, technology-driven small businesses. The Arizona Commerce Authority has partnered with the SBA to facilitate the FAST program in Arizona. The grant enables startups to have more competitive bids for federally-funded innovation and research and development programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:30:41 | ||
| California Carpet Stewardship Program | Product Testing grants | Testing or certifying California-generated PCC material | California | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 8/8/2024 | Product Testing Grants support product testing, research and development, and similar market development activities to improve and enhance post‑consumer carpet (PCC) recycling and utilization of recycled content product manufacturing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:39:16 | ||
| Montana Department of Labor & Industry | Incumbent Worker Training Program | Montana businesses with fewer than 50 employees that has been operating at least one year | Montana | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 6/20/2024 | The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program is a grant funding resource, helping to offset a portion of skills-based training costs for incumbent (existing) workers employed by Montana's small business. Eligible training includes skills-based, certification (for an industry-recognized credential), soft skills training, or post-secondary/scholastic through an institute of higher education | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:27 | ||
| New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Upskill NJ Incumbent Worker Training | New Jersey employers seeking to train employees | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 11/30/24 | Grant funding will provide up to 50% cost reimbursement assistance to train incumbent frontline employees to meet the current and future occupational skill requirements of available high wage, middle- skill and high-skill jobs. The maximum reimbursement rate for Third-Party Training is $200 per clock hour. Eligible expenses include tuition fees, textbooks, software and examination/credentialing fees for training with measurable outcomes (not new-hire orientation or annual trainings). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:39:17 | ||
| New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development | On-the-Job Training Grants | New Jersey companies seeking to hire new employees | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Employers who hire for full-time positions that pay the state minimum wage or more are reimbursed 50% of the salary (capped at $10,000) for agreeing to provide training for a period of up to 26 weeks to an unemployed job seeker or a public assistance recipient. New hires must be NJ residents who are unemployed or facing imminent layoffs from their current employer. They either must be currently receiving unemployment benefits OR must have exhausted their benefits within the past 52 weeks OR must meet the criteria to be regarded as a dislocated worker. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:43 | ||
| New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Return & Earn Incentive Program | New Jersey companies with up to 100 employees seeking to hire new employees | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The new Return and Earn program benefits employers and their new employees. Qualified employers receive a wage subsidy for six months, while unemployed workers reentering the workforce and receiving job training are eligible for a $500 incentive in their first paycheck. Employers will be reimbursed for 50% of the wages paid for regular hours worked during the contracted employer-provided training period. Employers can receive the wage subsidy for up to 6 months, up to the cap of $10,000 per Return and Earn employee and are limited to a total Return and Earn subsidy across all employees of $40,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:28:44 | ||
| Downtown Lynchburg Association | Launch LYH | Small businesses seeking to start or expand in Downtown Lynchburg | Lynchburg, Virginia | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 2/16/2025 | The Downtown Lynchburg Association in Virginia is supporting new storefront businesses in the area through an upcoming grant program. The Launch LYH program includes $115,000 in funding, with the goal of filling vacant storefronts and helping small businesses start or expand in Downtown Lynchburg. The program will officially start in early 2023. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/17/2024 10:59:22 | ||
| Pfizer Global Medical Grants | Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Transthyretin Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) | Medical, dental, nursing, allied health, and/or pharmacy professional schools; healthcare institutions (both large and small); professional associations and medical societies; medical education companies; and other entities with a mission related to healthcare professional education and/or healthcare improvement. | United States | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 5/4/25 | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:30:51 | |||
| City of Chicago | SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FUND (SBIF) | Business properties located in a TIF district where SBIF funds are available and the SBIF is open for applications Commercial businesses with gross annual sales up to $9 million on average over the previous three years Commercial property owners with net worth up to $ 9 million and liquid assets up to $500,000 Industrial businesses with up to 200 full-time employees | Chicago | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $250,000 | 5/31/24 | Offered by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to tenants and owners of industrial and commercial properties, SBIF grants are funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues in designated TIF districts citywide. Program participants can receive grants to cover between 30 percent and 90 percent of the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. The grant, which is administered by SomerCor on the City’s behalf, does not have to be repaid. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:28:58 | ||
| New York Battery and Energy Storage | NYS Supply Chain for Battery Cell Manufacturing | New York-based energy contractors | New York | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | 5/3/25 | NY-BEST is seeking proposals to support the Supply Chain Program through acquiring the services of qualified consulting firms (Consultant) with experience in battery and energy storage technology to assist with a mapping exercise to identify companies and entities located in the State of New York and throughout the US either currently engaged and/or as potential suppliers producing materials, components, and sub-assemblies and/or performing services in support of production of batteries, battery modules and packs, and energy storage systems. This information will be used in subsequent analysis to define strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for further supply chain development efforts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-06-2024 2:54:13 | ||
| Founders First CDC and NEOO, the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator | Grants to support Black, Indigenous, and Latina Owned Businesses in Minnesota | Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Latina owned business Minimum of 3 years in business 3 or more full-time employees Business annual revenue between $75,000 to $3M Business located in the Minneapolis or St. Paul region Current business model Business-to-Business (B2B) only. | Minnesota | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $5,000 | 5/16/25 | The fund will make investments of $5,000 each to ten Black, Indigenous, or Latina owned businesses Minneapolis or St. Paul region. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:30:53 | ||
| City of Grants Pass | City of Grants Pass Sustainable Tourism Grant Program | Grantee must be a registered business or non-profit organization Grantee must be located within the City Limits or Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Grants Pass Expenses must be Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) eligible Promotional funds focused on Attracting people from more than 50 miles away; Leading to overnight stays | Oregon | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 5/31/24 | Grants that focus on increasing tourism during off-peak periods, generate economic growth from tourists coming from outside a 50-mile radius, and provide increased economic benefit for local businesses and non-profit organizations are the most competitive. This program has a spring and fall cycle dependent upon available funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:29:03 | ||
| California Restaurant Foundation | California Restaurants Care Resilience Fund | California-based restaurant owners with no more than five locations and less than $3 million in annual revenue (combined across all locations) are eligible to apply. | California | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $5,000 | 5/7/25 | California restaurants can apply for a $5,000 grant from the California Restaurant Foundation. The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund includes $2.1 million in funds from several California utility companies, including San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas, and Pacific Gas & Electric. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:39:05 | ||
| Northern New Mexico’s Regional Development Corporation | Northern New Mexico RDC Micro-Grant Program | To qualify for grants, local businesses must have at least six months in business and be headquartered in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos counties. | New Mexico | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $3,000 | 5/3/25 | Northern New Mexico’s Regional Development Corporation is providing grants of up to $3,000 to support local small businesses. Grant may be used for: Needed business equipment (computers, printers, manufacturing equipment, construction equipment, restaurant equipment, point of sale (POS) system, etc); Consulting services (legal services, e-commerce site development, training, CAD design, equipment installation, etc); Specialized software (must be purchased outright, subscription service not eligible). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:39:08 | ||
| St. Paul's Center of Economic Inclusion | Twin Cities Vanguard Fund | Black and Brown women entrepreneurs | Minnesota | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $5,000 | 5/16/25 | St. Paul’s Center of Economic Inclusion is supporting Black and Brown women entrepreneurs throughout the Twin Cities through its Vanguard Accelerator and Fund program. The center recently announced a new funding round that will provide more than $400,000 in awards by this summer. Eligible businesses can apply for $5,000 grants and forgivable loans, along with training and technical assistance. This is the second iteration of the program, which originally launched in 2022 thanks to financial support from JP Morgan Chase, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Founders First CDC, and NEOO Partners. May 16 is the application deadline for this funding round. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 1:39:12 | ||
| County of Fairfax Virginia | Fairfax Founders Fund | innovative and/or disruptive product-focused technology enterprise; located in Fairfax County or the Towns of Herndon, Vienna, or Clifton, Virginia; raised no more than $1M; no more than $250,000 gross revenue in the 12 months; able to provide 50% match | Virginia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 5/22/24 | Brought to you by the Department of Economic Initiatives of Fairfax County, Virginia, this program provides grants of up to $50,000 to early-stage Fairfax County-based startups that are on a high-growth trajectory. Matching funds may include in-kind contributions, sweat equity, commercial revenue, other grant funding and/or investor funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:39:27 | ||
| Pledge LA | PledgeLA Founders Fund | One or more co-founders should identify as a member of the Black and/or Latinx communities. LA Connection: Entrepreneurs and businesses based in Los Angeles County | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | 6/11/24 | We're looking for companies led by Black and Latinx founders to be part of the 2023 PledgeLA Founders Fund Cohort, in partnership with Grid110. This is about more than funding – it’s about relationships and growth. We want investors across all of LA to invest more capital in Black and Latinx businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:39:28 | ||
| Founders First | Pennsylvania-New Jersey Job Creators Quest Grant | Pennsylvania or New Jersey business with 2 or more employees; for-profit company with annual revenues between $100,000 and $5M; founder identifies as Latinx, Black, Asian, Woman, LGBTQIA+, Veteran, or located in a Low-to-Moderate Income area | Pennsylvania or New Jersey | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | 8/7/2024 | The Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant is one of many ways small businesses can apply for the capital needed to grow. As part of our mission to provide continued education to founders, all grant recipients also receive a scholarship to one of our acclaimed accelerator programs. Grant money can be used as growth capital to hire or rehire premium wage jobs. Cash infusion can be used to purchase, fix or enhance equipment necessary to help manage growth challenges and scale for the future. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 12:29:48 | ||
| Bay Area Community Foundation | 2023 Bay County ARPA Childcare Grant Program – Michigan | To be eligible, a childcare provider must: Be physically located in and provide services for Bay County and be a licensed childcare organization by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to conduct business in the State of Michigan | Michigan | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | 7/31/24 | As a response to the negative impact noted in the study, these funds are available to assist eligible childcare providers in recovering from the effects of COVID-19 to increase the capacity and improve the quality of childcare in Bay County. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:08 | ||
| Nashville Pitch Competition | Nashville Pitch Competition | Nashville based startups | Tennessee | Pitch/Startup Competition | $10,000 | 8/14/24 | RoadPitch and Blacks in Technology Foundation are teaming up to support black tech founders. On September 7th, RoadPitch will host BITCON's Pitch Competition in Nashville, where 5 founders will compete for $10,000 prize money. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/9/2024 4:36:15 | ||
| The Opelika Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Grant Program. | Should employ 10 or fewer employees (two part-time = one employee). Must demonstrate a need for funding. Must not have received a grant through this program in the past 12 months | Alabama | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | 8/18/24 | The Small Business Grant Program will be administered by a subcommittee of the Opelika Chamber Small Business Committee and will include diverse business owners and impartial participants who are ineligible to receive the grant for their own business | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 8:01:11 | ||
| Utah Department of Agriculture and Food | Specialty Crop Block Grant | Producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. | Utah | Grant - Government: State | $90,000 | 4/5/2025 | Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:30:22 | ||
| Weber State University | Wildcat Micro Fund | Utah entrepreneurs in Davis, Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties in business less than 2 years, less than $30,000 in sales, and no funds from investors | Utah | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $3,000 | Rolling | Awarded funds through services are not a loan and we take NO ownership or equity. Apply multiple times, there's no total award cap. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:30:42 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA) program | Any KY business entity primarily engaged in manufacturing, non retail service or technology activities, agribusiness, headquarters operations, coal severing and processing, hospital operations, alternative fuel, gasification, energy-efficient alternative fuels or renewable energy production, carbon dioxide transmission pipelines, or in operating or developing a tourism attraction in Kentucky. Eligible company does not include companies where the primary activity to be conducted within the Commonwealth is forestry, fishing, the provision of utilities, construction, wholesale trade, retail trade, real estate, rental and leasing, educational services, food services, or public administration services. | Kentucky, USA | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Any business entity primarily engaged in manufacturing, non retail service or technology activities, agribusiness, headquarters operations, coal severing and processing, hospital operations, alternative fuel, gasification, energy-efficient alternative fuels or renewable energy production, carbon dioxide transmission pipelines, or in operating or developing a tourism attraction in Kentucky. Eligible company does not include companies where the primary activity to be conducted within the Commonwealth is forestry, fishing, the provision of utilities, construction, wholesale trade, retail trade, real estate, rental and leasing, educational services, food services, or public administration services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 8/22/2023 8:06:39 | ||
| California Energy Commission | Climate Innovation Program | California based clean energy businesses | California | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The CIP will support the early development and scale-up of clean energy and climate change technology innovations and support economy-wide goals such as carbon neutrality by 2045. Providing up to $500 million for eligible projects, it gives a pathway for innovations to move from research institutions to the private sector for commercial scaling. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:39:33 | ||
| California Energy Commission | The Clean Transportation Program | California based clean energy businesses | California | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 6/27/24 | The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $60 million in grant funds for projects that will increase in-state manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), ZEV components and batteries, and ZEV charging or refueling equipment. Requires 50% match. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:31:14 | ||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program | North Carolina small business that has received SBIR/STTR funds; located in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county, or a Tier 3 county and have not previously received matching funds AND have fewer than 4 employees | North Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | 6/30/24 | The SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program awards matching funds to NC businesses who have received a federal SBIR or STTR award. The goals of the Matching Program are to help NC companies bridge the funding gap period between the final Phase I payment and the first Phase II payment in the Federal Program, and increase the intensity of the research conducted under Phase I, making NC small businesses more competitive in the competition for Phase II funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:31:13 | ||
| State of Missouri | Missouri Child Care Innovation Start-Up Grants | Missouri child care businesses | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 5/31/24 | Missouri is offering a new grant program to boost child care businesses across the state.. Grants require matching funds or in-kind contributions that come from other sources. And business owners must work with community partners to try and boost access to child care across their communities. Businesses must also complete all necessary licensing and inspection steps to qualify. T | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:31:12 | ||
| New Castle County Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Enterprise Center (EEC) | Swim With the Sharks Pith Competition | Businesses within the are served by New Castle County Chamber of Commerce (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties) in business less than 5 years | Delaware | Pitch/Startup Competition | $10,000 | 8/1/24 | Join us for a high-impact event focused around the Delaware start-up and small business community with six interactive panel discussions, two keynotes, networking opportunities, genius bar with area experts and resources, and a $10,000+ pitch competition. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:46:20 | ||
| The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government | 2024 Infrastructure Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program (Kentucky) | Businesses, schools, churches and nonprofits located in Fayette County that pay the Water Quality Management Fee are eligible to apply for these grants. | Kentucky | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $360,000 | 7/28/24 | The Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program has been established to assist property owners, businesses, and organizations in the implementation of projects that serve to improve water quality through innovation and education throughout Fayette County. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:31:10 | ||
| New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Energy (RG&E) | Economic Development Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program | Innovative early stage companies, located in or moving to New York, in a NYSEG/RG&E service area, that agree to locate in a recognized innovation zone/district or have a regional economic impact and/or footprint. | New York | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $25,000 | Rolling | NYSEG and RG&E will provide one-time financial support designed to spur development of high growth potential companies by selectively and competitively awarding funds to early stage startup companies that agree to locate in a recognized innovation zone/district or have a regional economic impact and/or footprint. The awards are determined based on the technical and commercial opportunity of the business and will typically be made to pre-revenue companies at a proof-of-concept stage, with funding awards up to $25,000 with 50% matching funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:31:06 | ||
| Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development - Launch Tennessee | SBIR/STTR Matching Fund | Matching funds for SBIR/STTR awardees | Tennessee | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | 8/15/2024 | The SBIR/STTR Matching Fund is a strategic initiative developed and administered by LaunchTN to advance the commercialization of technological innovations across the state. Applicants must have received an SBIR or STTR award in the previous year (July 1 through June 30). Companies receiving matching funds must remain headquartered in TN for 24 months. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:31:06 | ||
| Oregon Department of Agriculture | Equipment Grants | Agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors | Oregon | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 5/24/2024 | Funds will support expanded capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry. The Simplified Equipment-Only option is a Fixed Price Grant, meaning it will fund only equipment purchases (not associated facility upgrades, staffing, or other costs), and the amount awarded will be equal to the cost of the equipment up to $100,000. No match is required for this grant type. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/18/2024 12:29:34 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program | Colorado small business | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $1,200,000 | Rolling | The Business Foundations Technical Assistance program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves. The program includes 3 required training paths for businesses to complete and receive a certification. Once completed, businesses may be eligible to apply for small grants of up to $1,200. At the end of the 3 training paths, participants will receive a certificate of completion after we review your uploaded documents. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:31:04 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Employee Ownership Grant | Colorado-headquartered small businesses interested in adding a broad-based employee ownership structure to their business. | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | Rolling | Employee Ownership is a pathway to attract and retain top talent and create a built in succession plan for your business. The Colorado Employee Ownership Grant is available to Colorado-headquartered small businesses interested in adding a broad-based employee ownership structure to their business. The grant reimburses fees paid for professional services required to transition the business to a Colorado Employee Owned Business. The professional services covered by this grant include accounting, legal, business valuation, and business transition services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/18/2024 1:50:03 | ||
| Office of International Development and International Trade | Meeting and Events Incentive Direct Support Grant | Businesses that are primary organizers or event hosts, hosting events in Colorado that take place on or before June 30, 2024. | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | June 30 annually | The Meeting and Events Incentive Direct Support Grant provides up to 50% of eligible direct support costs, not to exceed $200,000 for hosting events in Colorado that take place on or before June 30, 2024. Unlike the Meeting and Events Incentive Cash Rebate, this direct support grant is for events that affect multiple counties and demonstrate the potential to have a significant impact to the local economy. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:31:02 | ||
| Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) | Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program | Illinois business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I award, which is still open and active, and that has not yet applied for Phase II | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 6/30/2024 | DCEO is currently accepting applications from businesses who have received a Phase I federal SBIR/STTR grant award. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in matching grants, with the option to re-apply and receive up to five awards for each federal Phase I award received (one per fiscal year). Awards will be granted on a first-come-first-serve and rolling basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:58 | ||
| Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade | Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant | Colorado companies with a disruptive technology, at least 50% of employees based in CO, less than $10M in revenue, less than $10M in grants and/or investments, completed prototype or technical validation, able to provide 2:1 non-state to state matching funding. | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | 9/1/2024 | The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Projects can receive up to $250,000. This grant award maximum can be lifted for projects that impact more than one advanced industry. Eligible sources of matching funds include a third party investor, federal granting organization, and company revenues. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:57 | ||
| The New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training | New York-based businesses in the energy industry such as manufacturers and equipment suppliers | New York | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 9/14/2024 | Projects funded through this PON are intended to develop and/or deliver training, hands-on experience, and job placement assistance, ensuring that new and existing workers have the skills businesses need, and reducing the risk and expense associated with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining workers. Projects will also assist workers by reducing employment barriers and creating pathways to quality jobs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:18 | ||
| Quad County Business Summit | Quad Tank Pitch | Businesses from the counties of Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and others from Central Virginia | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $8,000 | 9/16/2024 | The highly anticipated QuadTank is a highlight of the Quad County Business Summit. Up to four finalists compete for the winner take all grand prize | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:54 | ||
| JobsOhio | JobsOhio R&D Center Grant | Ohio corporation with a minimum of 5 years’ operating history and annual revenue of greater than $10 million, invesing at least $3 million in Ohio nad creating at least 5 new jobs in a high-tech sector | Ohio | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | The JobsOhio Research & Development (R&D) Center Grant Program was created to facilitate new strategic corporate R&D centers in Ohio. Such R&D Centers will support the development and commercialization of emerging technologies and/or products that align with one or more of JobsOhio’s targeted industries. Examples of eligible projects could include additive manufacturing (3-D Printing), advanced materials, aeropropulsion, autonomous vehicles, biomedical, carbon fiber, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial technology (FinTech), energy storage/fuel cells, internet of things (IoT), sensors, and unmanned aerial systems. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-26-2024 5:30:10 | ||
| The Montana Department of Commerce | Tribal Tourism Grant | Native-owned small business in Montana | Montana | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $50,000 | 11/30/24 | Tourism is one of Montana’s leading industries. According to estimates by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana, 12.5 million visitors added over $5 billion to the state’s economy in 2021. And the impact isn't only limited to hotels and car rentals — it includes businesses of all kinds, such as artisan entrepreneurs featured at Made in Montana, Grown in Montana and Native American Made in Montana | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 7:34:32 | ||
| The Regional Development Corporation | Micro-Grant Fund | Small businesses in the counties of Sandoval, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Mora, Rio Arriba or Taos. | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | 5/3/25 | RDC’s Micro-Grant Fund provides a small infusion of capital that helps businesses diversify, sustain or grow revenue, leverage other investments; and put systems in place that lead to growth and create job opportunities. The RDC provides technical support and information on other funding opportunities to all applicants, regardless of whether or not they are awarded funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 1:39:58 | ||
| Tillamook Coast Visitors Association | Tourism Marketing Grants | Tillamook County tourism-related businesses and nonprofits | Oregon | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 11/15/24 | Eligible businesses include retail stores, restaurants, lodging, outdoor recreation, food producers and nonprofits that conduct tourism-related programs. Considerations include whether the project supports sustainable tourism and whether the goals and budget are realistic. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 7:46:48 | ||
| Tillamook Coast Visitors Association | Manzanita’s Off-Season Marketing Grant | Off-season tourism-related businesses and nonprofits | Oregon | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,000 | 11/15/24 | Manzanita’s Off-Season Marketing Grant is returning this year after a pause during Covid. This $20,000 fund will also launch Oct. 1. Tourism businesses and nonprofits operating in the city of Manzanita can apply for up to $2,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 7:46:53 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board | Incumbent Worker Training Grants | Rhode Island Business | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | Rolling | The Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program is designed to help employers remain competitive and help workers maintain and advance in their careers. It provides a 50% or 75% reimbursement for eligible costs on eligible training activities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-15-2024 10:45:31 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board | Non-Traditional Apprenticeship Incentive | Rhode Island Business offering apprenticeships that are registered with the Department of Labor and Training that are outside of the construction trades. | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Non-Traditional Apprenticeship Incentive Program provides an incentive payment of $1,000 per non-trade apprentice registered after the completion of the required probationary period. Employers are eligible for up to $5,000 in monetary incentives within any 12-month period. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-15-2024 10:46:50 | ||
| Red Letter Grant | Red Letter Grant - Spring 2023 Round | Women in western Wisconsin who want to start a NEW business. Existing women-owned businesses looking to expand may apply, but preference is given to applicants in the start-up phase (in business 3 years or less) | Buffalo, Clark, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin. | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $2,000 | TBA Fall 2024 | Red Letter Grant is a non-profit, governed by a Board of Directors made up of women entrepreneurs and community leaders throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Up to four $2,000 grants are awarded each spring and fall to support and empower female entrepreneurs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 2:03:16 | ||
| Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) | SBIR Micro Awards | Kentucky small businesses applying for SBIR and that that anticipates expenses related to the support of a successful SBIR/STTR application. | Kentucky | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The microAward program is intended to assist Kentucky-based small-businesses that anticipate expenses related to the support of a successful SBIR/STTR application. Companies may submit $5,000 worth of eligible expenses for reimbursement. The most common use of funds included consultant expenses related to SBIR/STTR proposal writing and review, materials for R&D studies, costs related to trainings and conferences, and consultant expenses for market and customer research. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:36 | ||
| Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the MAss TEch Collaborative | Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) - Capital Purchase Grants | Manufacturers with operations in Massachusetts, partnering with a Massachusetts Institute of Higher Education | Massachusettes | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | Grants are available for capital purchases only. Examples include expenditures for the purchase of equipment and the development of new technology platforms or systems, the acquisition of land and existing facilities, construction of new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings. Such capital expenditures may also include salaries of staff directly engaged in planning and managing capital projects to the extent such expenditures are capitalizable under GAAP. Applications that include elements that contribute to geographic, social, racial and economically equitable outcomes will be viewed favorably. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 10/10/2023 12:29:10 | ||
| Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the MAss TEch Collaborative | Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) | Massachusetts-based small to medium sized manufacturers collaborating with a non-profit, institution of higher education (community college or above), or quasi-public entity legally organized in Massachusetts to receive funding. | Massachusettes | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | 4/3/25 | The Commonwealth’s MMAP program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium-sized manufacturers prepare their businesses to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing of new technologies and innovations that align with key industries in the Commonwealth. Grant funding can be used for capital expenditures under GAAP. All Massachusetts manufacturers are welcome to apply but the following industries will be prioritized: Robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, sustainable manufacturing processes; microelectronics, defense and aerospace, and electrification technologies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 2:07:07 | ||
| Empire State Development Corporation Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) | Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) | Life science or Big Data company with a NY state-registered operational location and at least one FTE employee in New York State, and a commitment from a UB principal investigator | New York | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $150,000 | Rolling | The UB CAT is a competitive, non-dilutive cost-sharing grant that funds collaborative, product development R&D projects for life science companies with an operational location in New York State. CAT projects are performed in collaboration with a UB Principal Investigator or Core Facility, with the purpose of developing and/or validating a new product with commercialization potential for the company. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:29:29 | ||
| The NYS Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions (HWS) | Seed Grant Program | collaborative research projects between small businesses and faculty at Clarkson University and SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF). | New York | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The HWS Seed Grant Program is a valuable resource for small businesses that are working to develop innovative solutions to water-related challenges. The program provides funding and support to help small businesses bring their ideas to market. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:53:16 | ||
| University of Rochester | I-Corps | Univesity researchers with technology innovations | New York | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $3,000 | Rolling | Local teams transition their ideas, devices, or processes into the marketplace. Provides participants with advice, resources, training, and networking opportunities, funding to further their research or development processes. Site graduates can apply to I-Corps Teams National Program, which awards grants of up to $50,000 | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 5:27:59 | ||
| Cornell University | Propelus I-Corps | I-Corp participants | New York | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $3,000 | Rolling | Regional and national training courses with NSF funding to help researchers get out of the lab and explore the market potential of their discoveries. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:28 | ||
| University at Buffalo | I-Corps | I-Corps participants | New York | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The I-Corps program at University at Buffalo provides resources to teams in the form of curriculum on market assessment, entrepreneurial mentoring, and other assets needed to transition ideas, devices, processes or other intellectual activities into the marketplace. In this program, teams will get out of the laboratory/university and engage in conversations with a variety of people connected to the deployment and use of the technology, product or service. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:27 | ||
| I-Corps Hub West | Central Coast I-Corps Hub (CCI-Hub) | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | Applicants will gain a broad introduction to Lean Startup Methodology and the business model canvas, identify customers and refine the value proposition through practical exercises. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:27 | |||
| Great Lakes I-Corps Hub | Great Lakes I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program uses experiential education to help researchers gain valuable insight into entrepreneurship, starting a business, or industry requirements and challenges. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:26 | |||
| Gulf Coast I-Corps Hub | Gulf Coast I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | he NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) is a set of activities and programs that prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and broadens the impact of select, NSF-funded, basic-research projects. The approach to entrepreneurship uses techniques developed to validate each commercial opportunity in a recognized, effective way: customer and business model development. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:25 | |||
| Heart of America I-Corps Hub | Heart of America I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | he NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) is a set of activities and programs that prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and broadens the impact of select, NSF-funded, basic-research projects. The approach to entrepreneurship uses techniques developed to validate each commercial opportunity in a recognized, effective way: customer and business model development. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:24 | |||
| Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Hub | Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Hub | Teams from regional universities, federal labs/agencies, and from the general community with technology-based innovations to test in the market, and that has received an NSF award that is currently active or has been active within the last 5 years. Teams without an NSF award may apply with a recommendation (see notes) | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub is a collaboration of 10 large research institutions spanning North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania. The I-Corps curriculum provides a real-world, hands-on, immersive learning experience about how to transform innovations into successful products and service. The team will be engaged with industry; talking to customers, partners, and competitors; and encountering the chaos and uncertainty of transforming innovations into successful commercial opportunities. The program will force you to get out of your laboratory, university, or garage – and will often push you beyond your comfort zone. Participation establishes a path to NSF’s I-Corps national program, which provides grants of $50,000 for customer discovery, and subsequent opportunities for SBIR grants. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 12:18:43 | |||
| Northeast I-Corps Hub | Northeast I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | Researchers build relationships and gain skills in an inclusive, welcoming environment. All programs are free. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:22 | |||
| Pacific Northwest I-Corps Hub | Pacific Northwest I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $3,000 | Rolling | I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region is a technologically sophisticated and deeply networked partnership spanning five states from the Desert region of the West to the Pacific, to increase economic competitiveness and societal benefit through advancing innovative, university-developed, research-based deep technology venture products and services to local, regional, and national markets. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:20 | |||
| Southwest I-Corps Hub | Southwest I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The NSF I-Corps™ Hub: Southwest fosters entrepreneurial thinking in academic research to create a thriving innovation ecosystem throughout the region. As a part of the National Science Foundation’s National Innovation Network, the hub fosters collaboration between leading research institutions to educate, support, and connect academic researchers to entrepreneurial opportunities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:18 | |||
| Texas I-Corps Hub | Texas I-Corps Hub | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | Rolling | The Texas Tech University (TTU) I-Corps Program is currently seeking to enroll new participants in a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported program designed to foster science and technology entrepreneurship. This program is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the Amarillo community who are solving problems to make the world a better place. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:17 | |||
| Urban Future Lab, New York Community Trust, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | Urban Future Prize Competition | New York early stage startups addressing climate change that have revenue and have raised less than $5M | New York | Pitch/Startup Competition | $50,000 | 5/1/25 | Each year, the Urban Future Prize Competition seeks to find the brightest climate tech startups and award two winners with $50,000 cash prizes. Winners also receive admission into the Brooklyn ACRE Incubator, NY's longest-running and most successful climate tech program. Startups must address climate change through innovations in HVAC; Buildings and Urban IoT and Sensor Networks; Energy Efficiency; Lighting; Controls; Urban Infrastructure and Resilience; Cement, Steel, and Building Materials; Smart Grid; Renewable Energy; Grid Flexibility; Energy Distribution and Storage; Enabling Financing Solutions; Circular Economy; Transportation and Mobility, and other related topics. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:54:40 | ||
| Child Care Aware of Minnesota | Reetain bonuses-The Child Care Center Application | Licensed childcare providers in Minnesota that work with children at least 30 hours per week and that have been in their position for at least one year. | Minnesota | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $3,500 | Rolling | REETAIN Bonuses reward early childhood educators who have demonstrated a commitment to the field by continuing their education and professional development. REETAIN Bonuses can be used for program supplies, training, or personal expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:35 | ||
| Arizona Commerce Authority | Arizona Innovation Challenge | Companies located in or moving to Arizona; at least 2 but no more than 29 employees; less than $10,000,000 in net assets (not including capital from investors); must have or be moving towards commercialization of a unique, innovative technology or a scientific solution to a marketplace issue(s) in one of the following: Advanced Materials; Advanced Manufacturing; Aerospace / Defense; Bio / Life Sciences; Clean-tech / Renewable Energy; IT- Hardware; IT – Software. | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | 8/31/24 | The Arizona Innovation Challenge, one of the largest business plan competitions in the country, is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by assisting early-stage ventures to scale. Up to ten companies are selected to join the portfolio in each round and are required to complete the Venture Ready Accelerator program, a rigorous process designed to provide mentorship and training as they continue to scale. AIC awardees will unlock their award grant funding by successfully completing standard milestones as part of the Venture Ready Accelerator. AIC awardees can receive up to $150,000 in non-dilutive funding by participating in Venture Ready Accelerator. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 2:07:21 | ||
| The Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) | The Startup Pitch Competition | All Wayne County residents with a business in the concept stage, or with less than three years in operation, and less than $250,000 in annual revenue. | New York | Pitch/Startup Competition | $20,000 | 6/26/2024 | Participants are required to submit an executive summary of their business plan, three-year financial projections, and evidence of attending at least one SCORE workshop along with the standard application form and fee. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:40 | ||
| Texas Woman's University | StartHER Grant | Women owned business | United States | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | 10/20/2024 | Looking for help to start your own business? Want to expand an existing business and need resources to do so? The CWE’s StartHER Grant Program helps women business owners—current or aspiring—to undertake new and innovative projects. A total of 25 business owners will be selected to each receive a $5,000 grant | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:30:06 | ||
| Pike's Peak Workforce Center | Employee Development Funds | Pike's Peak-based businesses raining employees | Colorado | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 8/4/2024 | A business may receive Employee Development funding for workers so they may gain training leading to an industry-recognized credential or pursue training that leads to an in-demand or growth occupation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:30:07 | ||
| New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling | Community Reuse Grant | New York State Businesses | New York State | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | 9/30/2024 | NYSAR3 has developed the 2022 Community Reuse Grant ($5,000) to recognize community-based partnerships, businesses, groups, or non-profit organizations whose work has or will lead to lasting benefits that enhance community quality of life and ensure stewardship of the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:30:03 | ||
| Giving Joy | Giving Joy Microgrant | Women 18 years of age and up | Somerville, Massachusetts | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $5,000 | 9/30/24 | Giving Joy is a 501(c)(3) Massachusetts-based nonprofit that strengthens and inspires women’s entrepreneurship worldwide. Through its micro-grants and mentorship program, Giving Joy helps women establish or improve their businesses and initiatives—for their benefit and the benefit of their communities. Women from any country, across any trade or industry, can apply for a one-time grant between $250 and $500 to jump-start and/or expand their operations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 2:23:32 | ||
| Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program | Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program | Any owner of an eligible heavy-duty on-road or off-road project, public or private, that results in cost-effective NOx, PM and/or ROG emission reductions. The project must not be required by a current regulation or within three years of a regulatory compliance deadline. Projects must operate at least 75% of the time within the South Coast AQMD boundaries. | California | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $522,000 | 2/20/25 | The Carl Moyer Program does not pay for compliance with a regulation - instead, it provides competitive grants for the incremental cost of cleaner-than-required engines, vehicles, and equipment. The program focuses on cleaning the air by replacing older heavy-duty diesels with electric, alternative-fuel, or cleaner diesel technologies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 2:25:32 | ||
| Beyond Open | Round 2 | Charlotteville underrepresented founders | Carolinas | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $150,000 | 8/31/24 | Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program centered on building economic mobility within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity, and is focused on diverse-owned small businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:53 | ||
| The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology | Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) Industry Innovation Initiative | Oklahoma-based companies | Oklahoma | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $500,000 | 9/6/24 | OCAST awards funding from $50,000 to $500,000 through the Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) program to companies, including manufacturers, leading innovation projects that have the potential to create economic impact in Oklahoma. The OARS program provides non-dilutive funding for Oklahoma companies | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:29:56 | ||
| The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development | Washington County Farm of the Year Award (Maryland) | Applicants must operate a farm or agricultural business or know a farm or agricultural business primarily located in Washington County, Maryland. Include the principal farm operator/owner and the farm must be on at least five acres of agriculturally zoned land and have been in business for a minimum of five years. | Maryland | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | Varies | 9/22/24 | Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms primarily located in the County on five or more acres of land. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 12:37:40 | ||
| The Orange County Business Investment Grant Program | North Carolina: Business Investment Grant Program 2023 | Applicant’s business must be located in Orange County in areas zoned appropriately for their use. | North Carolina | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | 9/30/24 | By making economic development grant funds available, the County will be growing its entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting existing Business Investment and early-stage venture growth, in order to increase jobs, opportunities and grow the commercial tax base in Orange County. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:00 | ||
| Carver Federal Savings Bank | Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition | women aged 18 or older, whose businesses are in the Greater New York Area | New York | Pitch/Startup Competition | $10,000 | 9/21/24 | The competition winners can use the grants towards the purchase of equipment, technology, or operational systems to support energy efficiency and improvements. In addition to the grant award, winners of the competition will have access to a member of the Carver Executive Team, The Chamber Executive Team, and resources from the sponsor Mastercard. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 11:17:35 | ||
| Department of Housing and Community Development (“DHCD”) | Baltimore City Housing Accelerator Fund and HOME- ARP (Maryland) | This NOFA is limited to applicants that are either a Non-Profit, For-Profit or Joint Ventures that are seeking funds to create units accessible and dedicated for permanent supportive housing populations, and other affordable housing projects. | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 11/20/24 | The Housing Accelerator Fund is funded under the America Rescue Program Act (ARPA) on behalf of Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS). The primary goal of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is to implement innovative funding mechanisms that will foster the development of an expanded supply of permanent supportive housing units for people exiting chronic homelessness. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 12:45:14 | ||
| NYC Pride x Mastercard | NYC Pride Grant | LGBTQIA+ business owners in NYC | New York | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | 12/16/24 | All eligible Entries received during the Entry Period will be judged on the following criteria by Sponsor and its designees: 1) Viability and strength of business (0-30 points), 2) Level of impact the business is having on its customers, employees, and community, and 3) Potential for business growth (0-40 points). The six (6) Entries with the highest scores, as determined by the judges, in their sole discretion, will be deemed potential Finalists and will advance to the Virtual Business Pitch, subject to verification of eligibility | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 11:18:53 | ||
| The York County Economic Alliance | BLOOM grants | Businesses that have not received funding from previous BLOOM grant programs. Businesses owned by Women, or Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Businesses owned by Veterans. | Pennsylvannia | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $1,500 | 10/13/24 | The program will award grants between $500 and $1,500 to small businesses in York for projects that will help with productivity and expand businesses to the next level. The grant amounts will be considered based on a need and potential impact. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:05 | ||
| The Montana Department of Commerce | Native American Business Advisor | Native-owned small business in Montana | Montana | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $20,000 | 10/16/24 | The Native American Business Advisor (NABA) Grant is a fund to support native organizations that offer business and credit counseling, and application support to Native American businesses in Montana. The NABAs are a key community asset necessary in the development and success of Native American businesses. To develop this asset, the Program is focused on increasing the technical capacity of the NABA network such as assisting individuals in business start-up, marketing, utilization of business resources, and commercial loan application assistance. Additionally, NABAs will also provide more robust application assistance to the Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant applicants. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:49 | ||
| The Montana Department of Commerce | Tribal Business Development Grant | Native-owned small business in Montana | Montana | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | Varies | 10/25/24 | The Tribal Business Development Grant (TBDG) is a competitive grant program to connect participating tribes of Montana with the resources necessary to advance shovel-ready projects that will provide a measurable, beneficial economic impact for the community. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:48 | ||
| The city and Visit Oakland | Activate Oakland | small businesses and organizers creating free events that draw crowds to their businesses. | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | 10/12/24 | The city said its goal is to create a safer Oakland by drawing more business and customers to the community, funding events like free exercise classes, a movie night, or even block parties and pop-up retail shops. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:47 | ||
| Rhode Island Commerce | Innovation Voucher Program | Rhode Island businesses with 500 employees or less | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The Innovation Voucher helps small businesses tap the expertise and resources needed to unlock research and development capacity and catalyze their small business growth. The program pairs small Rhode Island businesses (500 employees or less) with local knowledge partners like colleges, universities, and hospitals. Vouchers can be used to: support the commercialization of a new product, process or service; access scientific, engineering and design expertise that fits an innovation need; technological development and exploration to make an innovation come to life; and/or scale-to-market development of an innovative idea. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-15-2024 10:52:35 | ||
| Rhode Island Commerce | Innovation Network Matching Grant | Rhode Island businesses, non-profits, or accelerators | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | TBA November 2024 | The Innovative Network Matching Grant supports organizations working in key industries that specifically provide small business support through technical assistance, space of flexible terms and/or access to capital. Grants of at least $50,000 are available to organizations, including nonprofit, for-profit organizations, universities, and co-working space operators. A 50% match is required from the recipient. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-15-2024 10:53:59 | ||
| Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. | Business Challenge | Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Businesses | Wisconsin | Pitch/Startup Competition | $7,000 | 10/31/24 | The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge is a program that supports entrepreneurs and innovators in developing their ideas Five ideas will be awarded a $1,000 grant each to use for business services. The top two grand prize winners will be declared in December after presenting their ideas. The grand prizes are $7,000 and $3,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:23:06 | ||
| North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance | Ergonomics Initiative Grant | North Dakota employers who have completed the Ergonomics Initiative program | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | WSI provides financial assistance for an employer to purchase ergonomic equipment. The provider must recommend the equipment in the ergonomic assessment which is completed in the initiative program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:43 | ||
| The Montana Department of Commerce | Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant | Native-owned small business in Montana | Montana | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $14,000 | 10/31/24 | The Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant is a grant to assist a start-up or expanding Native American business in Montana. This money can be used for a variety of activities such as the purchase of new equipment or the development of a new product line. A total of $320,000 is available to fund Native American businesses in Montana. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:42 | ||
| City of San Antonio | Façade Improvement Grant Program | Small businesses in qualifying areas of San Antonio | Texas | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 10/31/24 | The City of San Antonio Façade Improvement Grant Program offers grants to support aesthetic and functional upgrades for active small business spaces and associated building exteriors visible from the public right-of-way. Qualifying businesses can receive grants to make exterior upgrades that are visible from the public right-of-way, including work associated with façades, landscaping and signage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/28/2024 12:30:31 | ||
| City of San Antonio | SMALL BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM | Small businesses in qualifying areas of San Antonio | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $35,000 | 7/14/24 | The Small Business Construction Support Grant Program will provide financial support in the form of grants to micro and small business owners whose businesses are located in an area impacted by City-initiated construction projects that are ongoing as of February 1, 2024, have been undergoing construction for at least 12 months and impact at least 10 businesses. The program, funded by the City of San Antonio and administered by LiftFund, has dedicated $1,459,168 in funding to support for-profit small businesses with grants between $5,000 and $35,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/25/2024 11:00:20 | |||
| Main Street Ventures | Launch Funding | Business in Greater Cincinnati area, including Dearborn County, Indiana and Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; that is either a retail storefront, technology company, or producer of manufactured or packaged goods (including food and beverage) | Ohio | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | TBA July 2024 | Launch Funding provides emerging, pre-revenue businesses that have a Prototype or Product (showing clear evidence of direct customer engagement validating the business model and product) with equity free funding to continue development and prepare for market entry. Funding requests MUST focus on specific growth projects such as key pieces of equipment, tech product development, new forms of packaging, etc. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:13 | ||
| Main Street Ventures | Leap Funding | Business in Greater Cincinnati area, including Dearborn County, Indiana and Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; that is either a retail storefront, technology company, or producer of manufactured or packaged goods (including food and beverage) | Ohio | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $30,000 | TBA July 2024 | Leap Funding provides promising, revenue-generating businesses with $10,000 - $30,000 of equity-free funding to scale their community impact and increase the odds of long-term survival. Funding is awarded to businesses that demonstrate the potential to continue to create jobs and opportunities in the Greater Cincinnati Region. Funding requests MUST focus on specific growth projects such as key pieces of equipment, tech product development, new forms of packaging, etc. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:18 | ||
| North Dakota Commerce | Operation Intern | North Dakota employers in one of the targeted industries: Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Value-Added Agriculture, Tourism, Technology-Based businesses, to include Cybersecurity, and Healthcare | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | 5/1/2025 | Operation Intern is a grant program designed to expand the number of internships, work experience and apprenticeship positions with North Dakota employers. The focus of the program is the creation of new internships and apprenticeships within the state’s targeted industries. Employers can access up to $4,000 of matching funds for each student with a maximum of 5 interns per program funding year. Total maximum award per intern is $8,000, for the lifetime of the program. The primary focus of the Operation Intern program is private sector businesses in one of the targeted industries: Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Value-Added Agriculture, Tourism, Technology-Based Businesses, to include Cybersecurity, and Healthcare. Funding may also be granted for other in demand occupations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/20/2024 2:27:26 | ||
| North Dakota Commerce | ND Technical Skills Grant | Businesses providing training for their employees. | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Quarterly | The Technical Skills Training grant is designed to support eligible training providers and employers in their efforts to design rapid, non-degree re-skilling and upskilling programs, expand capacity in existing programs that began after May 17, 2021, and/or move training to virtual platforms to train workers. All training programs must mitigate a workforce issue that was created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemi | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:35 | ||
| North Dakota Commerce | Innovate ND - Phase I | North Dakota business that has: Founding team, identiified problem, value proposition, basic prototype or proof of concept, customer validation, revenue model, and 12-month roadmap | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $7,500 | Rolling | Innovate North Dakota is a voucher reimbursement program to help North Dakota entrepreneurs further their business by supporting customer and market research. Funds may be used for: Professional services (legal, accounting,marketing); Prototype development or first small batch inventory; Association membership fees; Travel for customer interviews, trade shows, or conferences; Business processes, distribution services, web development, software development, social media, and web domain; Access to needed equipment that is not readily available; Any other expenses the Panel deems eligible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:35 | ||
| North Dakota Commerce | Innovate ND - Phase II | North Dakota business that has completed Innovate ND Phase I | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | Rolling | In Innovate ND Phase II, participants will contnue the customer discovery process and develop the lean business model canvas. Funds may be used for: Professional services (legal, accounting,marketing); Prototype development or first small batch inventory; Association membership fees; Travel for customer interviews, trade shows, or conferences; Business processes, distribution services, web development, software development, social media, and web domain; Access to needed equipment that is not readily available; Any other expenses the Panel deems eligible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:34 | ||
| North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP-ND) | North Dakota small business seeking to export | North Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | STEP-ND seeks to enhance the ability of export-ready ND small businesses to expand their export sales and marketing programs and increase or retain jobs as a result of the use of the grant funds. Applicants may receive reimbursement of 75% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per activity, including: Trade missions; Trade shows; Foreign market sales trips; Shipping samples; Compliance testing; RAISE Program; Website localization; Foreign language translation; Marketing materials for the international market. Businesses can submit two applications for up to $10,000 ($5000 each) of funding through 9/29/24. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:32 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Agriculture | The Farm Transition Grant Program (FTG) | Connecticut businesses in the Agriculture industry | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | TBA November 2024 | The Farm Transition Grant Program (FTG) (C.G.S. Sec. 22-26k) is a competitive matching grant program for Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to support the diversification of existing farm operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues in which a majority of products sold are grown in the state. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:26 | ||
| PSC’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) | The Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP), | Wisconsin manufacturers and hospitals | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 2/16/25 | The EIGP supports a wide variety of energy projects. Since 2018, $32 million in EIGP funding has been awarded to projects that have demonstrated innovation in energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, comprehensive energy planning, feasibility studies for microgrids, and more. This year, $7.8 million will be available, funded by the BIL. Grants are available for Wisconsin manufacturers, municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals, Native Nations, and like entities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:23:45 | ||
| PSC’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) | The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program | Wisconsin manufacturers and hospitals | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 2/16/25 | The EIGP supports a wide variety of energy projects. Since 2018, $32 million in EIGP funding has been awarded to projects that have demonstrated innovation in energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, comprehensive energy planning, feasibility studies for microgrids, and more. This year, $7.8 million will be available, funded by the BIL. Grants are available for Wisconsin manufacturers, municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals, Native Nations, and like entities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:23:47 | ||
| PSC’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) | Wisconsin Grid Resilience Grant Program | Wisconsin manufacturers and hospitals | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 2/16/25 | The EIGP supports a wide variety of energy projects. Since 2018, $32 million in EIGP funding has been awarded to projects that have demonstrated innovation in energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, comprehensive energy planning, feasibility studies for microgrids, and more. This year, $7.8 million will be available, funded by the BIL. Grants are available for Wisconsin manufacturers, municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals, Native Nations, and like entities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:23:49 | ||
| The Villiage of Westmont | 2024 Westmont Downtown Incentive Program | The subject property must be located within the Central Business District Tax Increment Finance District, with priority given to projects in the B-1 Limited Business District. Applicants may be the owner of a commercial or mixed-use building, and/or the owner of a commercial business. | Illinois | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $100,000 | 12/8/23 | The purpose of the program is to provide grants to owners of properties and businesses in the Central Business District (“Downtown”) for building renovation projects that will significantly improve properties, enhance the viability of existing businesses, and encourage new businesses to locate in Downtown Westmont. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:30 | ||
| The City of Waycross, Georgia | Grants to assist Local Businesses with Repairs and Beautification in Georgia | Located within Waycross city limits; Must have an EIN (show proof from the IRS); Proof of current (2023) business license; Commit to create or retain jobs; Demonstrate a reasonable chance for success. | Georgia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | TBA | The City of Waycross is offering grants via the American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist local businesses with repairs and beautification. Funds may be used for projects such as: windows, awnings, coverings, fences, pressure washing, painting, lights, i.e. exterior enhancements. Award will be based on: numer of applications submitted and location of business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:26 | ||
| Invest Atlanta | Commercial Property Improvement Grant | For profit small businesses operating in commercial properties smaller than 15,000 square feet located in the City of Atlanta. Small businesses who lease their commercial space should have a minimum of 1-year left on their lease and will need approval from the property owner. | Atlanta, Georgia | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Small Business owners are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 that can be used for both internal and external improvements to their commercial property. Small businesses across the city are eligible with priority to minority-owned small businesses in disinvested areas, as identified in the One Atlanta Economic Mobility Plan. Owners of vacant commercial properties that meet the size requirements may be eligible to apply. Please reach out to the Program Manager prior to submitting application, as vacant properties may be eligible if scope of work will bring them into leasable condition. Small businesses in multi-tenant commercial buildings smaller than 15,000 square feet are eligible, Awardees must provide a match equal to at least 10% of the grant award. Priority will be given to small businesses located in disinvested areas of the city | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:29:23 | ||
| Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA) | StARTup Business Development | New businesses or business ventures of existing for-profit companies in Erie County, Pennsylvania that are creative in nature | Erie County, Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 5/25/24 | Creative entrepreneurs lead innovation, deliver creative products and services, generate economic opportunity, and build community identity. The StARTup Creative Business Development Grant program is designed to support these important businesses | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:23 | ||
| University of Maryland, Division of Research | Maryland International Incubator (MI2) | International companies relocating to Maryland | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Maryland International Incubator (MI2) is aimed at connecting the state of Maryland with the international business community. MI2’s mission is to serve the technology and innovation needs of international companies entering the U.S. market through a suite of valuable resources. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 1:56:03 | ||
| Maryland Department of Education | Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program | Possess a current license or letter of compliance; and Currently operate a child care center or family child care home; and Implement a curriculum which aligns with the standards established by the Kindergarten Readiness and Early Learning Assessment (ELA) guidelines; and | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The purpose of the program is to award grants as an incentive for child care providers to enhance the quality of care provided to the children of Maryland. MSDE encourages providers, through the Credentialing Program, to acquire additional training and education to enhance their knowledge of early childhood development and the role providers play in helping children to enter school - ready to learn. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 1:56:05 | ||
| South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development | South Dakota Proof of Concept SBIR Phase 0 Program | South Dakota-based small businesses | South Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The SBIR/STTR Phase 0 option is to support preliminary research and other activities related to development and submission of a Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal to a federal agency. The goal is to increase the competitiveness of the SBIR/STTR proposal. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:20 | ||
| South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development | Dakota Seeds | Employers hiring student interns | South Dakota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Dakota Seeds is an innovative internship program that connects students with employers as a way to help fill temporary workforce needs and establish a pipeline for future permanent employment. Qualifying businesses can receive matching funds up to $2,000 per intern for internships in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, as well as in manufacturing and accounting. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:38 | ||
| South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development | South Dakota Proof of Concept SBIR Supplement Program | South Dakota-based small businesses | South Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | The Proof of Concept program provides up to to conduct research that demonstrates the technical and economic feasibility of an innovation before it is commercialized. The program is open to those committed to commercializing an innovation in South Dakota, such as entrepreneurs, universities, existing South Dakota companies and other entities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:19 | ||
| South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development | Workforce Development Program | Companies must meet the following criteria to participate in the program: All training must be technical in nature New employee training must be the result of growth in the company, not attrition The wage of the employees before the training begins must be at least $18.50 per hour Current employee trainees must receive an increase in their wages that is directly attributed to the training Companies must offer employees health insurance that is at least partially paid by the employer | South Dakota | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Through the GOED’s Workforce Development Program, companies can access money to help train new and existing employees that require additional skills as the result of company growth. The program can fund up to 50% of eligible training expenses to companies that meet certain wage and benefit criteria. The funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:16 | ||
| South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development | Proof of Concept SBIR Supplement | South Dakota-based small business applying for Phase II | South Dakota | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | The SBIR/STTR Supplement program is to support SBIR/STTR awardees to enhance their Phase II application, bridge work between Phase I and Phase II and commercialize the results of the SBIR/STTR project. The goal is to increase the competitiveness of the SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal and successful commercialization of product developed with SBIR/STTR funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:15 | ||
| Rhode Island Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Export Promotional Grants | Rhode Island-based small businesses looking to export products internationally | Rhode Island | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | Rolling | STEP is an export initiative which makes matching‐fund awards to states to assist small businesses in entering and expanding into international markets. Funds may be used for: Participation in foreign trade missions; International trade shows; Export services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce; Design of international marketing campaigns; Translation, search engine optimization and localization of websites; Export training workshops and more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/15/2024 10:56:59 | ||
| Arkansas Inc. | SBIR Matching Grant | This grant program was created to leverage the federal SBIR program and stimulate innovation and growth among the state’s technology businesses resulting in the creation and retention of high-tech jobs. Applicants to this program must have been awarded a federal SBIR award to be eligible. | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | The objectives of the SBIR Matching Grant Program are to: Create and retain high-tech jobs, especially high-wage jobs in middle-skill and high-skill occupation, encourage innovative small businesses to engage in federally-funded research that has the potential for technological innovation and commercialization, increase the amount of SBIR funds invested in Arkansas businesses, induce the retention, growth, and location of companies in Arkansas | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:07 | ||
| Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub | Binghamton University I-Corps | I-Corps participants | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $3,000 | 12/13/23 | Binghamton University Entrepreneurship and Innovation is offering a winter NSF I-Corps Regional Course in January. In this ~month long virtual course (January 12 - February 14), researchers working on a deep tech innovation “get out of your comfort zone” and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit. The virtual program will run from January 12 - February 14. Participants who complete the program are eligible to apply for $3,000 microgrants for customer discovery and/or prototyping efforts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:13 | |||
| The North Sacramento Façade and Property Improvement Grant | The North Sacramento Façade and Property Improvement Grant | Open to small businesses or nonprofits with street frontage located on either Marysville Boulevard or Del Paso Boulevard. | Caifornia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $30,000 | 12/5/23 | The North Sacramento Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program is open to small businesses or nonprofits with street frontage located on either Marysville Boulevard or Del Paso Boulevard. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:54 | ||
| The Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. | The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program | Brick and mortar businesses in Pittsfield | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 12/31/23 | Grants will be awarded for physical improvements, including painting, signage, lighting improvements, flooring replacement, entryway upgrades, windows, awnings, accessibility improvements, and select interior improvements or repairs. Businesses that received funds in the first round cannot reapply. Businesses not selected in the first round may reapply for the second round. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:10 | |||
| Dutchess County and City of Poughkeepsie | HOME Investment Partnership Program – New York | Both private for-profit and non-profit developers are eligible applicants. Eligible applicants must be: Current on all municipal taxes and fees and have a record of timely payment on these items including but not limited to: property taxes, water and sewer charges, and other types of loan accounts. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $1,000,000 | 12/15/24 | The purpose of the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is to create affordable housing throughout Dutchess County, including the City of Poughkeepsie. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:30:58 | |||
| Nevada Division of Forestry | IRA Urban & Community Forestry Grants | Eligible applicants may apply for funding for a project to be conducted on non-Federal lands, including but not limited to those owned by state and/or local governments, Homeowner Associations, private landowners, and tribal governments. | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 1/5/24 | This program is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and is intended to support new initiatives, programs, projects, staff positions or activities not currently being funded through other sources. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:31:02 | |||
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation | Bridge Grant Program | Startup companies involving UWM faculty, students or staff that have licensed intellectual property through the foundation. Must have completed a customer discovery program (I-Corps, UWM Student Startup Challenge, Ideadvance, etc.) or commit to participate in such a program in the year of funding | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 2/12/24 | The Bridge Grant Program bolsters efforts to commercialize innovations developed at UWM and foster the development of startup companies, particularly to help startups bridge the so-called valley of death faced by most entrepreneurial leaders. Eligible costs include: Business services, Software Developer Service Fee, Business filing fees, Market research reports,Market research (focus groups; surveys; etc.), Travel for conferences and customer discovery calls, Development /Project Management Tools, Legal/Accounting , Office/lab rent, Subscription to data services, Web/hosting services, Analytic tools, Prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) development, Training and education, Beta testing/free trials. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:14 | |||
| The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) | Addressing Anti-Black Racism in California Health Systems | The project team must include at least one clinical leader who provides care in a MediCal, Medicare, or commercial setting. CHCF encourages cross-disciplinary teams; for example, a physician may wish to include a quality improvement lead or care experience lead or both, or in outpatient settings, a receptionist or patient care services lead. | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $500,000 | 12/1/23 | The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) is accepting applications for quality improvement projects that address anti-Black racism in California’s health care delivery system. Through this request for proposals (RFP), CHCF hopes to accelerate implementation of such projects, learn from them, and contribute to building a knowledge base for clinical interventions that measurably improve the health outcomes and health care experiences of Black Californians. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:31:04 | |||
| City of Powder Springs, Georgia | Powder Springs Business Beautification Grant | All Powder Springs businesses that have a store front are eligible to apply | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $4,000 | TBA November 2024 | The Powder Springs Business Beautification Grant is an assistance program to encourage visual improvements to businesses, including entrances and common spaces and exteriors of buildings.Eligible work is limited to the exterior (painting the façade of the building, replacing the awning in front of a building, replacing windows, etc.) Roofing is not eligible. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:26 | |||
| The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) | Rural Development Fund | Individuals; Organizations; Businesses; Local Units of Government (county, city, township, village, school district; any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages and school districts or combination of these entities); Federally Recognized Tribes ; Educational Institutions | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 1/9/24 | The grant funds are available for projects that address expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and energy, transportation, communications, water, and wastewater infrastructure to benefit rural communities and micropolitan statistical areas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:20 | |||
| University of Washington Clean Energy Insitute | Cleantech Hardware Innovation Prototyping | Washington entrepreneurs and startup companies in need of access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to develop, advance, prototype, and/or manufacture their innovative clean energy technologies are eligible to apply. Applicant companies should be pre-B-round, or similar metric, in maturity. | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $30,000 | TBA May 2025 | The Testbeds has launched the Cleantech Hardware Innovation Prototyping (CHIP) program to increase access to advanced capabilities for scaled prototyping, testing, and demonstration. Applicants can apply for funding to develop their technologies at the Testbeds facility in Seattle, WA. An application period will occur twice annually, with the intent of providing 3-6 applicants each year with $10k-$25k worth of access to the Testbeds equipment, plus a materials budget up to $5k, over a 6-month period. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 6/12/2024 12:58:11 | |||
| iBIO | iBIO Propel SBIR Awards Program | Illinois SBIR applicants in the life sciences | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 to $15,000 | Rolling | Phase 0 matching grant-Applicants must be active PROPEL companies for at least 30 days prior to application submission and must remain an active PROPEL company by completing the semi-annual tracking for at least 18 months after award has been paid. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:02 | ||
| County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency | Chautauqua County Capital Resources Corporation (the Corporation) | Chautauqua area small businesses | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | Varies | Rolling | The Corporation undertakes project either on its own behalf, or for the benefit of an applicant. The Corporation can undertake any project that promotes community and economic development and the creation of jobs in the non-profit and for-profit sectors for the citizens of Chautauqua County. This is accomplished by developing and providing programs for not-for-profit institutions, manufacturing and industrial businesses and other eligible entities to access low interest tax-exempt and not-tax-exempt financing for their eligible projects, as well as projects and activities within the County for the purpose of relieving and reducing unemployment, bettering and maintaining job opportunities, carrying on scientific research for the purpose of aiding the County by attracting new industry or by encouraging the development of, or retention of, an industry in the County, and lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:29:00 | |||
| Delaware County Industrial Development Agency | Tourism Business Support Grants | Programs designed to promote and increase tourism in Delaware County | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 2/28/24 | The Delaware County Occupancy Tax was enacted into law by the Board of Supervisors for the purposes of creating a dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry within Delaware County and stimulating economic growth. Funds raised through the occupancy tax will be utilized to support the implementation of programs designed to promote and increase tourism in Delaware County, as well as projects relating to capital and infrastructure investments supporting the further development of this industry. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:53:02 | |||
| Yates County Industrial Development Agency | Downtown Revitalization Initiative | New york based business | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | Varies | Rolling | Downtown Penn Yan is the key for future economic prosperity. As the center hub of business and recreational activity, the revitalization of downtown is the key component of our economic development plan. We believe focusing on leveraging our natural assets, capitalizing on our craft food and beverage industry, using the local art scene as an economic engine and capturing the intellectual capital that lives and vacations here will drive short-term success and ensure long-term economic health and vitality. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:37 | |||
| Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) | Illinois Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTEP) | Illinois Employers | Grant - Government: State | $750,000 | 1/10/24 | The JTED program was established in 1997 to respond to workforce shortages due to a strong job market and a lack of skilled workers to fill available positions. The Department requests applications for training and placement of eligible individuals in employment or continued education. Eligible training providers consist of public or private colleges or universities, an industry association, a registered apprenticeship program, or community-based organizations that are approved to provide training services. Applicants may request funds for training incumbent workers, reskilling, on the job training, internships, or training/recruiting employees with barriers to employment (see notes). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:31:16 | |||
| City of Antioch | CITY OF ANTIOCH Small Business Programs | Business owners in the city's high crime areas, Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced on Monday. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $15,000 | Rolling | The City of Antioch and FORWARD are partnering together to offer 2 programs to benefit small businesses in the City of Antioch funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:31:21 | |||
| Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub | FuzeHub Commercialization Competition | Companies are required to have an existing tangible prototype. Applicants must be available to pitch in person October 28-29, 2024 in Syracuse, NY. Applicants must propose to fund activities to improve upon an existing tangible prototype and/or improve upon their “go-to-market” strategy. Company must reside and operate in New York State from the time it submits the application until at least a twelve (12) consecutive month period following the award announcement, or project completion, whichever is longest. Winning companies that do not comply with the residency requirement shall be obligated to return all funds to FuzeHub to be reinvested in the Commercialization Competition. Company must be registered with Dun & Bradstreet, and have an eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code specific to manufacturing identified in their D&B profile. Company must be pre-revenue (less than $100,000 in revenue). While grants do not count as revenue, companies which have been awarded more than $500,000 in grants in the last 2 years are not eligible to apply. FuzeHub encourages participation by military veterans, women, minorities, and socially or economically disadvantaged businesses. | New York | Pitch/Startup Competition | $150,000 | 8/7/2024 | This competition is intended to help small and medium (SME) size manufacturing and technology companies further develop their prototype in an effort to pursue additional investment and customers as well as strengthen their “go-to-market” strategies, as they move from new product/production method to marketplace. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/15/2024 10:34:56 | ||
| The Wisconsin Technology Council | Governor’s Business Plan Contest | Wisconsin-based businesses willing to pitch their idea for a live audience | Pitch/Startup Competition | $120,000 | 1/31/25 | The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:26:07 | |||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA | Building Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Training | New York building owners, facility managers, property management companies, business associations, trade groups, and organized labor associations are all eligible to apply for funding | New York | Grant - Government: State | $400,000 | 12/31/25 | NYSERDA’s Building Operations and Maintenance Workforce Training Program aims to reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions while saving building operators and owners money by developing and strengthening the skills of operations and maintenance (O&M) staff and managers across the state. The program is designed to equip building O&M workers with the skills to operate increasingly energy-efficient, grid- flexible, and electrified building systems that reduce buildings’ contribution to climate change. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:28:52 | ||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | Scale For ClimateTech 2023-2024 Application | Climate Tech innovators | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 12/22/24 | Are you a Climate Tech innovator looking to commercialize your hardware product? Apply to the 2023-2024 Scale For ClimateTech (S4C) program. Through the S4C program, supported by NYSERDA, and administered by SecondMuse and NextCorps, innovators receive dedicated support throughout their manufacturing process in order to gain confidence in their path to market and scale up production to meet demand. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 12:07:14 | |||
| Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), and National Grid | Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP) Grants | New York manufacturing companies (southern tier) with NAICS codes 31, 32, or 33 | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $40,000 | Rolling | The Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP) provides matching grants of up to $15,000 or 40% (whichever is less) of the costs incurred by eligible applicants whose top management commits the time and resources to “lean manufacturing” projects or manufacturing assistance projects that result in eliminating waste and increasing productivity on the “shop floor” and in the office, and up to $40,000 or 60% (whichever is less) of the costs incurred by eligible applicants whose top management commits the time and resources to projects that combine and coordinate these productivity and growth activities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:49 | |||
| Capital Impact Partners and Nourish DC | 2023 Keeping It Cool Grant Program for Businesses | Businesses with a physical location in Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Fairfax County, VA; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George’s County, MD; or Washington, DC; in business 6 months or more; generated $25,000 or more of gross revenue from sales from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023; must grow, process, distribute, or sell food products, and use grant funds to support the food-related cold storage needs of the business | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $100,000 | TBA 2024 | The Keeping It Cool Grant Program will provide $425,000 in grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support cold storage infrastructure and equipment needs of food businesses growing, processing, distributing, or selling food products in the Washington, DC region. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:31:27 | |||
| California Energy Commission | CalSEED | California based clean energy businesses | California | Grant - Government: State | $450,000 | 3/5/2024 | CalSEED seeks applications from individuals, businesses and nonprofits that are working on early stage innovations — from concept to basic prototype. Specifically, CalSEED seeks hardware, software, or integrated solutions that fall between Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2-4 on the DOE defined TRL scale. Provides direct, non-dilutive grant-based funding to advance clean energy innovations to commercialization ($150K for Concept Awards, and a $450K Prototype Award to winners of the annual Business Plan Competition). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:31:29 | ||
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) | California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program | This solicitation is open to all private entities in California, excluding Investor-Owned Utilities. | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | 1/26/24 | NEVI is an initiative to create a coast-to-coast network of EV chargers focused on major highways that support the majority of long-distance trips. This national network will give drivers confidence that they can always find a place to charge, jump start private investment in charging infrastructure and EVs, and support President Biden’s goal of at least 50% of vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:43 | |||
| The Indiana Economic Development Corp | Indiana State Trade and Promotion (IN-STEP) Grants | Indiana small business in operation for at least one year, new to exporting or market expansion, an Indiana Small Business Development Center client, exporting goods made in the U.S. or made of at least 51% U.S. material | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 9/1/2025 | Through this program, eligible companies can receive reimbursement for expenses associated with export-related activities, such as international trade missions and trade shows, product compliance testing and certifications, translation of digital or print materials, and setch engine optimization, localization and globalization. The new round of grant funding will be available from Oct. 1, 2023 through September 2025, or until all funds are distributed. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-03-2024 12:57:31 | |||
| Conexus Indiana | Manufacturing Readiness Grants | Indiana manufacturer planning to make capital investment in the form of smart manufacturing technologies within their Indiana operation. There is no size limit, but small and medium sized manuafacturers are heavily favored. | Indiana | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | Manufacturing Readiness Grants assist manufacturers planning to make innovative capital investments in smart manufacturing within their Indiana operations—leveraging technologies from advanced communications to cobots to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and beyond. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-03-2024 12:57:39 | ||
| Indiana Department of Workforce Development | Employer Training Grant | Employers may qualify for reimbursement of up to $5,000 per employee trained and retained for six months up to $50,000 per employer. | Indiana | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Employers may qualify for reimbursement of up to $5,000 per employee trained and retained for six months up to $50,000 per employer. Eligible training must: Be occupational skills training that ties to an in-demand occupation (onboarding training and informal job shadowing does not qualify); Be at least 40 hours in length (minimum) resulting in a certificate or credential upon completion; Ensure a wage gain at the completion of training for current employees trained to new skill sets; there is no current wage requirement for new hires trained. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 12:57:47 | ||
| FHLBank | Elevate | Only small businesses located in Indiana or Michigan may apply, and they must partner with a FHLBank Indianapolis member to submit the application. | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $20,000 | TBA August 2024 | Elevate is a small business grant program that assists the growth and development of small businesses, their workforce and the communities where they are located. Recipients of the grant can use up to $20,000 for capital expenditures, workforce training or other needs to get the boost they need. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 12:58:57 | |||
| Arkansas Office of Skills Development | Workforce Development Grant - Grow Our Own | Arkansas employers with 250 or fewer employees, operating in the state at least one year | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Available to businesses headquartered in Arkansas with 250 or fewer employees. Maximum Level of funding available is 75% | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:31:37 | ||
| Arkansas Office of Skills Development | Workforce Development Grant - Customized Technical Training | Arkansas employers with 250 or fewer employees, operating in the state at least one year | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Customized Technical Training grants address the need for industry-specific, technical training, such as training specific to a company, a specialized technical skill, and/or specialized equipment; or more generalized, advanced technical training such as training related to hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, or quality improvement. Maximum Level of funding available is 75% | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:31:39 | ||
| Arkansas Office of Skills Development | Workforce Development Grant- Professional Development | Arkansas employers with 250 or fewer employees, operating in the state at least one year | Arkansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Professional Development grants address the need for basic and soft skill training, particularly classroom type training and training applicable to a majority of employees, supervisors, or managers such as: Training related to leadership, teamwork, professionalism, certain safety topics, Microsoft Office products, conflict resolution, core competency assessments and upgrades, and company policies and procedures. Maximum funding amount per applicant is $50,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:31:40 | ||
| City and County of San Francisco | Accessible Barrier Removal grant | San Francisco business with: average of 100 or fewer employees; less than $2.5 million in gross revenue for a single location (less than $8 million for a single business with multiple locations) | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Small business owners in San Francisco can get reimbursed for accessibility inspections or for making their business more accessible. Grants can cover the following: Purchase and installation of certain accessible equipment, fixtures, or furniture; Construction and labor costs to remove ADA barriers; CASp inspections and report; Design services for ADA barrier removal; Relevant permit fees. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/1/2024 11:41:32 | |||
| Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) | Regional Council Capital Fund | New York companies undertaking capital projects | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This program provides funding for capital-based economic development initiatives intended to create or retain jobs; prevent, reduce or eliminate unemployment or underemployment; and/or increase business activity in a community or region. Funds may be used for: Acquisition or leasing of land, buildings, machinery and/or equipment; acquisition of an existing business or assets; demolition/environmental remediation; new construction or renovation; acquisition of furniture and fixtures; planning and feasibility studies for capital projects. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:32:45 | ||
| University of Delaware | The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) | Delaware-based small business | Energy, Technology | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | NSF has the largest EPSCoR initiative and is the lead agency for this program. Five other agencies participate in EPSCoR (the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, and the Department of Agriculture). Delaware has received EPSCoR awards from NSF, DOE, DoD, NASA and EPA, and the state of Delaware has provided matching funds to help the program realize its objectives. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:49 | ||
| Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYRSTAR) | Matching Grants Leverage Program | Higher education research institutions and not-for-profit research institutions (herein referred to as research institution)1 in New York State are eligible to apply for matching funds. | Research | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Monthly by the 20th of each month (if funds are available) | The purpose of this funding is to assist New York State research institutions in attracting new federal and private foundation funding for applied research, technology acceleration or supply chain assistance funding | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 10:01:50 | ||
| Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) | Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) - Phase 0 grants | Hawaii-based companies that have applied for SBIR Phase I | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | TBA December 2024 | HTDC provides up to $3,000 reimbursement for SBIR grant writing services. You will need to provide a copy of your Phase I application, proof of submittal, and a copy of the invoice from the grant writer/reviewer. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:24:18 | ||
| Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) | Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HSBIR) - Phase I and II grants | Hawaii-based companies that have received SBIR Phase I or Phase II grants or contracts | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | TBA December 2024 | HTDC provides matching grants to help companies further the development of new products to solve critical issues. The SBIR programs provides up to 50% match for companies receiving SBIR awards. Companies may apply also for reimbursement for grant writing costs for their initial grant application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:24:18 | ||
| The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) | 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Vermont | Any entity may apply, but projects must benefit more than one specialty crop business, individual, or organization. Applicants must describe how their project will benefit and produce measurable outcomes for specialty crop industries rather than a single business, organization, or individual. | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 1/14/2024 | The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) awards Specialty Crop Block Grants to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. In Vermont, the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) administers these funds to enhance the competitiveness of Vermont and regionally grown specialty crops. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:32:48 | |||
| The North Dakota Department of Agriculture | Request for Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – North Dakota | Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations, producer organizations, government agencies, universities, and other organizations related to North Dakota’s specialty crop industry. Individuals, individual producers, for-profit businesses, or commercial entities may submit proposals. However, the project must focus on research, education, or demonstration and must benefit the specialty crop industry in a manner that can be replicated by other organizations. | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | 1/17/2024 | SCBGP applicants must focus on developing projects solely to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops pertaining to issues affecting the specialty crop industry. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:34 | |||
| Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) | WEDnetPA Training Funds | Pennsylvania (or relocating to Pennsylvania) Employers (industrial or B2B business) paying at least $12/hour | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created the opportunity for employers to train new and existing employees through the WEDnetPA program. Funding can be used for a wide range of incumbent worker training. Companies can apply online and select any WEDnetPA partner — including State System universities, community colleges and other educational provider. The training must be skill-building for employee’s current job or for an advancement or promotion. Training must occur from July 1 to June 30 of the fiscal year of the funding award. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:32:51 | ||
| Pennsylvania Office of the Budget | Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) | Must be job creating/tax generation project to be competitive. | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $4,000,000 | Rolling | This grant funds site preparation, equipment purchase and installation, and building construction costs. A 50% match is required. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:28:32 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) | Environmental assessment and remediation costs on PA brownfields and/or previously utilized buildings. | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | Developers can be grant eligible with cooperation agreement and title agreement with eligible applicant. Certain classes of cities and municipalities are eligible, and/or targeted redevelopment areas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:28:31 | ||
| Delaware Division of Small Business | Delaware Technical Innovation Program | Delaware-based small business that has received SBIR/STTR Phase I and has applied for Phase II | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Delaware Technical Innovation Program offers transition grants for companies that have completed Phase I and applied for Phase II of the federal Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer programs as they work to bring new products to market. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:57:10 | ||
| The City of Wilmington | A&E Feasibility Assistance | Businesses in or relocating to Wilmington, Delaware | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | Rolling | 50 percent match (up to $20,000) for architectural and engineering feasibility work for for-profit small business developers to explore capital investments. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 4:00:08 | ||
| The City of Wilmington | Technical Assistance | Businesses in or relocating to Wilmington, Delaware | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Technical assistance for private development provided by the City can reduce the time and cost burden of development for any business that wishes to reside in Wilmington. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 4:00:11 | ||
| The City of Wilmington | The Downtown Development District (DDD) Rebate Program | Businesses in or relocating to Wilmington, Delaware | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | $1,500,000 | Rolling | The Wilmington DDD is contiguous and represents 221.9 acres of space. The residential neighborhoods of downtown Wilmington that surround the central business district and are part of the Downtown Development District include West Center City, the Creative District (including Quaker Hill), and East Side. These neighborhoods correspond generally to designated census tracts. Investors who make Qualified Real Property Investments (QRPI) to commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use buildings or facilities may apply to DSHA for a DDD Rebate. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:39:41 | ||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Alaska PTAC - Anchorage Center | Alaska small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:26 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Alabama Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program | Alabama small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:26 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Alaska Native PTAC | Alaska small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:43:07 | |||
| Ozarks Regional Innovation Cluster | Ozarks Regional Innovation Cluster | Ozark region small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | NWBC recognizes that access to capital remains the largest barrier to market entry and success for female founders and women-owned firms. The Council strives to propose solutions pertaining to credit access, federal procurement, and venture capital funding for women entrepreneurs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:23 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Monterey Bay PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:43:03 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Los Angeles County Office of Small Business/PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:43:05 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Colorado Statewide PTAC | Colorado small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/19/2023 3:39:10 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | District of Columbia | DC based small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/19/2023 3:53:07 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | The National Center American Indian PTAC | Georgia small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/19/2023 3:57:36 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center | Georgia small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/19/2023 3:57:49 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Idaho PTAC | Idaho small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/30/2024 11:22:57 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Indiana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:18 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Great Plains Technology & Manufacturing Cluster | Indiana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:18 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Kansas Statewide PTAC | Kansas small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:16 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | NW Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Louisiana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:15 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC) | Louisiana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:14 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Kentucky PTAC | Kentucky small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:14 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Program | Maryland small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:13 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Macomb Regional PTAC | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:12 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Muskegon Area First PTAC | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:10 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Massachusetts Statewide PTAC | Massachusetts-based small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:10 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Minnesota PTAC | Minnesota small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 8:24:22 | |||
| Defense Alliance | Defense Alliance | businesses in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Defense Alliance accelerates commercialization for technology products and services, and contributes to regional economic development by supporting small businesses in the Upper Midwest. While the Defense Alliance is anchored in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St Paul, it is focused on technology businesses in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and emphasizes business development funding for rural small businesses, those in HUBZone and Opportunity Zone designated areas, and those interested in funding opportunities with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:27:08 | |||
| BioSTL Fundamentals | BioSTL Fundamentals | Missouri small businesses | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | BioSTL fosters collaborative efforts and builds regional infrastructure to achieve St. Louis' potential in biosciences, assisting partner organizations that are advancing aspects of the overall regional strategy. BioSTL business sectors include: Health Care, Agriculture/Food, Cyber Security & Public Safety; Financial Tech (FinTech), and Industrial Technology. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:28:06 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers | Missouri small businesses | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 8:37:12 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAC) | Mississippi small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 3:37:44 | |||
| Montana Bioscience Alliance | Montana Bioscience Alliance | Montana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Montana Bioscience Alliance serves as a hub for Montana's biotechnology companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, hospitals, clinics and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally competitive bioscience companies ' ultimately to create high-quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 8:50:01 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Montana PTAC | Montana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 8:50:15 | |||
| Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) - Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative | Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) - Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative | Montana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | MonTEC is a high-growth, technology focused business incubator that is building a community of high growth enterprises on the Clark Fork River by connecting people, and linking them with support services to help get their venture on the right track. In 2019, MonTEC, was awarded a regional innovation cluster development contract to promote bioscience startups in the state. The Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative partners MonTEC, the University of Montana, the Montana Bioscience Alliance, and other stakeholders to provide technical assistance to Montana's bioscience entrepreneurs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 8:50:20 | |||
| Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) - Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative | Montana Business Development Center PTAC | Montana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:08:34 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Nevada PTAC, Procurement Outreach Program | Nevada small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Nevada Business Development Center (NBDC) offers confidential advisory services for researchers, entrepreneurs, and established businesses with technology they seek to commercialize. NBDC consulting services are available at no cost throughout its statewide network and delivered in conjunction with universities across the state. Services include market research, business plan development, development of applications for funding opportunities like SBIR/STTR, and more. Specific to SBIR/STTR funding, the NBDC provides comprehensive assistance to clients interested in pursuing SBIR/STTR funding opportunities, with matching funds offered by the State of Nebraska. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:08:46 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | New Hampshire Procurement Technical Assistance Program | New Hampshire small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 9:27:03 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Cattaraugus County PTAC | New York small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 9:46:30 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | North Dakota Procurement Technical Assistance Center (ND PTAC) | North Dakota small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:44:06 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | North Carolina PTAC | North Carolina small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 9:58:54 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Oregon PTAC | Oregon small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:22:55 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | California Univ. of PA Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:44:01 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Indiana University of PA PTAC | Indiana small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:44:08 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI) PTAC | Pennsylvania small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:26:12 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Alliance PTAC | Pennsylvania small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:26:30 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center - Statewide PR PTAC | Puerto Rico small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:31:19 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | South Dakota PTAC | South Dakota small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:32:59 | |||
| Governor's Office of Economic Development: Utah PTAC | APEX Accelerator (formerly called the Procurement Technical Assistance Center/PTAC) | Utah small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:32:17 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) | Vermont small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:56:07 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Program | Virginia small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:56:14 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. | West Virginia small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:59:23 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Wisconsin Procurement Institute | Wisconsin small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:28:09 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Wyoming small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/20/2023 10:59:30 | |||
| Connecticut Innovations (CI) | Pre-Seed Financing Program | Connecticut-based businesses with 25 or fewer employees and focused on innovations in bioscience, IT, clean tech, photonics and advanced materials | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Through Connecticut Innovations, the state's strategic venture capital arm, there is financing available for innovative, growing companies. In fact, Connecticut Innovations administers a targeted Pre-Seed Fund, which provides up to $150,000 to help early-stage companies grow. More than money, the fund includes mentoring, resources and introductions to powerful connections that can help you turn your idea into a commercially viable business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:50 | ||
| CT Next | Technology Talent Bridge | Innovation-driven companies in Connecticut | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | TBA 2024 | The Technology Talent Bridge (TTB) internship program is a grant opportunity for Connecticut small businesses to provide funding for the hire of student interns. The program aims to develop a talent “bridge” between the small business and the student, to ultimately create jobs. The program enhances industry and university collaboration and helps strengthen our workforce and retain talent in our state. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:50 | ||
| Connecticut Innovations (CI) | CI/CTNext Proof of Concept Fund | Early-stage Connecticut based startup companies at the proof of concept stage | Connecticut | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $100,000 | Rolling | Connecticut is committed to supporting entrepreneurs at the early stage to improve their chances of bringing their ideas to market. In this joint initiative, CTNext and CI will invest $50–100K per company, selecting the most promising entrepreneurs that meet the investment criteria. In this highly competitive selection process, CI and CTNext will invest in 15 to 25 companies per year out of the several hundred we will review. Companies selected for investment will gain access to mentors, bootcamps and other resources to help accelerate growth. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:04 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development | Incumbent Worker Training Program | Connecticut manufacturers with 2,000 employees or fewer | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Training grants are available to help companies grow and maintain competitiveness by investing in training of their existing workforce. A Business Services Consultant will work directly with a company to design, develop, and provide funding for projects and can help businesses locate appropriate training providers. Job training programs may include training designed to increase the basic skills of employees including, but not limited to, training in written and oral communication, mathematics or science, or training in technical and technological skills. Incumbent Worker Training grants are structured to be flexible to meet the business’s training objectives. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:27:47 | ||
| Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Assistance program | Wisconsin entrepreneurs applying for SBIR/STTR Phase I | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $4,500 | Rolling | The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Assistance program provides up to $4,500 for assistance to prepare and submit an SBIR/STTR or other federal funding proposal. Applicants awarded federal funding may receive an additional $1,000 funding bonus through the program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:28:53 | ||
| Center for Technology and Commercialization (Wisconsin) | Business and Commercialization Micro Grant (SBIR/STTR) | Wisconsin entrepreneurs applying for SBIR/STTR Phase II/seeking to develop a Phase II Commercialization Plan, investor-ready business plan, or approved market research study | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $4,500 | Rolling | The Business or Commercialization Planning assistance micro-grant can reimburse up to $4500, spent on hiring an approved, independent, third party to write a comprehensive business or commercialization plan for a Wisconsin business. Typically awardees are pursuing a Phase II SBIR/STTR grant in which a detailed commercialization plan is required. The program is limited to businesses in certain industries. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:28:48 | ||
| Maryland Department of Commerce | ExportMD Program | Must have business operations in Maryland. Has been in existence for at least one year. Is planning an international business initiative. | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 2:03:33 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Cannabis Seed Equity Grant Program | Applicants with either a conditional or annual cannabis license | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | First come, first served | The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), an agency responsible for providing financial assistance to New Jersey-based businesses, recently announced that it will now be accepting applications for Phase II of its cannabis equity seed grant program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/30/2023 1:38:53 | |||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Small Business Lease Assistance Program | New Jersey based small business with a physical location | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Small Business Lease Assistance Program offers reimbursement of a percentage of annual lease payments for businesses in eligible areas that plan to lease between 500 and 5,000 square feet of new or additional market rate, first floor office, industrial or retail space for a minimum 5-year term. The goal of the program is to enhance the vibrancy of commercial corridors through business attraction and retention in targeted areas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:39:54 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida | NJ businesses affected by the storm | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | First come, first served | New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits devastated by Hurricane Ida will be eligible for state grants for rent relief from a $10 million pool of money, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday morning. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:30:40 | ||
| Wisconsin Economic Developement Corporation | SBIR/STTR Advance (Matching Grant Program) | Wisconsin small business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | This program provides funds to technology-based small businesses located in or relocating to Wisconsin, by matching a portion of Phase I and/or Phase ll awards under the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It will match 50% of a Phase I award, up to $75,000, and $100,000 of a Phase II award (with the potential to receive an additional award for the second year of Phase II) The program will be administered by the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:30:42 | ||
| The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | Illinois Sound Stage Capital Grant Program | Illinois for-profit, non-profit, or education organization that has an existing sound stage capital project | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | TBA 2024 | Capital grants to match investment in new construction for new large sound stages or upgrades to existing sound stages that meet the needs of modern-day major film and television productions. The program prioritizes at least one project outside the Chicago metro area. Applicants must have an existing sound stage development project (existing or under construction) of a minimum of 10,000 sq. feet. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/30/2023 1:47:41 | ||
| The New Mexico Economic Development Department | New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program | New Mexico technology companies (hardware or software) with a focus on advanced energy | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $1,000,000 | 1/3/25 | The New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico small businesses engaged in research and development. The funds seek to assist early-stage companies developing a unique product with strong growth potential. Funding will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Applicants will be required to provide projections of what they expect the company to look like in the next five years, including staff, revenue, and growth projections. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:06 | ||
| Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska (TREND) | Alaska SBIR Phase 0 Program | Alaskan business submitting an SBIR proposal | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Phase 0 provides grants of up to $5,000 to assist small businesses with SBIR/STTR proposal preparation. Submit a draft of SBIR or STTR proposal to TREND at least 5 weeks prior to the federal solicitation deadline Consult with TREND to identify best use of funds for proposal development. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/8/2024 4:36:00 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program | New Jersey SBIR applicants | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program aims to enhance the innovative economy in NJ through financial support to NJ small businesses seeking to or participating in the federal SBIR/STTR program. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:40:08 | ||
| ARIZONA@WORK | Incumbent Worker Training Program | Arizona employer or a group of employers | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Incumbent Worker Training Program is designed to help your existing workforce obtain skills necessary to retain employment and prevent job loss. Training activities are carried out by the local workforce development board (LWDB) in conjunction with an employer or a group of employers for the purpose of assisting workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment or avert layoffs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:27:35 | ||
| ARIZONA@WORK | On-The-Job Training Program | Arizona employers | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | You may qualify to receive a reimbursement for staff engaged in productive work while participating in on-the-job training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:27:34 | ||
| ARIZONA@WORK | Customized Training Program | Arizona employers | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Customized Training Program is designed for specific requirements of an employer or group of employers, which is related to new production or service procedures, upgrading to new jobs that require new skills, workplace literacy, or other appropriate purposes as identified by the local board. Upon completion of the training, the employer must commit to employ or continue to employ the individual(s) who participated in the in the training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:27:32 | ||
| Vermont Center for Enterprise & Technology | Seed Capital | Early stage, high opportunity, technology enabled companies in Vermont. | Vermont | OTHER - See notes for specifics | Varies | Rolling | This is a professionally managed venture capital fund which invests exclusively into Vermont startups and growing firms determined as offering high growth potential, financial return commensurate with risk, and public benefit for Vermonters. Portfolio firms also have access to substantive programs, facilities, partners, and value-adding services offered via a strategic relationship with the non-profit VCET organization. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:32 | ||
| United Way | 2025 United Way Impact 100 Grant Program (Kansas and Missouri) | Local entrepreneur or small business with a product or service that focuses entirely on low/moderate-income or disenfranchised populations, human service (Health, Education and Financial Stability), and/or socioeconomic or racial equity; must have a track record of service to the community. | Kansas and Missouri | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | Varies | 12/14/24 | United Way of Greater Kansas City invests in a wide range of health and human services that together comprise community’s social service safety net. This includes a range of service delivery modalities including direct services, systems-level interventions, and policy advocacy. They also make investments in the continuum of services from crisis response and intervention to prevention and developmental approaches. However, United Way does not fund everything in the nonprofit ecosystem. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 8:09:13 | ||
| Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Fund (WLEF) | Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Fund (WLEF) | Vermont businesses in the farm, food system, forest sectors | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The goals of the WLEF are to stimulate a concerted economic development effort on behalf of Vermont’s agriculture and forest product sectors by systematically advancing entrepreneurism, business development, and job creation; attract new generation of entrepreneurs to VT farm, food system, forest and value-added chain by facilitating more affordable access to the working landscape and increase the amount of state investment in working lands enterprises. Grants are made annually depending on appropriations | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:30 | ||
| Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute | River Pitch competition | Tuscaloosa-area entrepreneurs | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $1,000 | TBA November 2024 | The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs with new ideas and early-stage businesses obtain feedback on their work and potentially win one of 10 different $1,000 prizes. There is no entry fee, and the event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Entrants will have up to 3 minutes to pitch the idea, and the judges have up to 5 minutes to ask questions of the presenter. After all teams have pitched, the judges will deliberate and prize winners from each booth will be announced. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:29 | ||
| Robert C Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University | Institute Early Stage Funding | West Virginia companies who need assistance with early working capital needs for prototyping, marketing, and other needs. | West Virginia | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | Rolling | The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Cetner at RCBI offers early stage funding opportunities to entrepreneurs and small business owners to empower new ideas by bridging the gap between concept and prototype. Each initiative provides seed funding for design engineering, prototype development, quality management, and advanced technology skill-set training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:27 | ||
| The Zonta Club of Hilo | The Pay It Forward program | Women owned businesses in Hawaii | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | TBA July 2024 | The Zonta Club of Hilo is accepting micro grant applications to provide funding for women-owned small businesses on Hawai'i Island. Women entrepreneurs who are seeking financial support are encouraged to apply. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-18-2024 5:27:26 | ||
| Enid Regional Development Alliance | Microenterprise Grants | Enid, Oklahoma small businesses with six or fewer FTE employees | Enid, Oklahoma | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | TBA November 2024 | The The Enid Regional Development Alliance is offering (6) $5000 Microenterprise Grants this fiscal year. Grant funds must be used for business expenses necessary for the company’s operation, management, or expansion. This is a reimbursable grant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/30/2023 2:39:32 | ||
| Enid Regional Development Alliance | Equipment Purchase Grants | Enid,Oklahoma companies with a minimum of 7 FTE whose average pay is equal to or greater than $30,000; company must offer medical benefits where the employee pays no more than 50% of premium costs | Enid, Oklahoma | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | TBA | The The Equipment Grant will pay 50% of equipment purchase costs up to a possible maximum award of $20,000. Equipment should increase sales, increase efficiency, add an additional product line, add addition jobs or upskill existing jobs.This is a reimbursable grant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/22/2024 3:34:27 | ||
| The Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District | Solid Waste Management Program grants | Businesses, non-profits, schools, or municipalities within Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties seeking to reduce the amout of their waste that is landfilled | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 8/18/24 | Projects may be for waste reduction and reuse, end market development (new markets and the expansion of existing markets for recovered materials generated in our region such as manufacturing of products from recycled materials) or education (rasing awareness and increasing participation in waste reduction). Projects may include hard to recycle items, organics (food waste), construction and demolition waste, and business participation in waste reduction. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:23 | |||
| Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) | California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flooding Relief Grant Program | California small agricultural businesses affected by drought | California | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 12/1/23 | The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program will provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or flood conditions. Grant funds may be used for Employee expenses, including payroll cost and healthcare benefits; working capital and overhead; any other drought-related or storm flood-related expenses not already covered through grants, forgivable loans, or other relief through state, county, or city programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:22 | ||
| Black Wall Street Muskegon | Mind Your Black Owned Business Pitch Competition | Muskegon-area Black-owned businesses, or Black entrepreneurs with a business idea | Muskegon, Michigan | Pitch/Startup Competition | $5,000 | 11/21/23 | This competition is a great opportunity to pitch business concepts to a panel of judges with a chance to win financial funding for your business. Pitching will allow contestants an opportunity to share concepts with a panel of judges with a chance to win financial funding for their business. A well-planned pitch can open doors to success in future endeavors. Ideas may be at any stage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:16 | ||
| The Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange | The Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange | Small business with a physical Vermont address; annual average revenues greater than $5,000 and less than $5,000,000; in operation for at least 12 months at the time of application; no more than 50 employees | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | $4,000 | TBA 2024 | Funds may be used for: Business assistance (coaching, grant writing, financial management); digital strategies (marketing, websites, social media planning, photography); architecture and physical space design; reconfiguring manufacturing equipment and incorporating safety measres; techology and software consulting. The priority of the program is to reach Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Mature Vermonters, Young Vermonters, people with disabilities, Veterans, Justice-Involved Individuals, New Americans, and people in rural places. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 12/30/2023 3:26:51 | ||
| Shale Power | Technical Assistance Grants | Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and testing laboratories within the 25 eligible counties of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia seeking to enter or expand in the energy supply chain | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Shale POWER program offers grant funds to eligible companies who engage in technical assistance projects that will help them enter or expand in the energy supply chain. Businesses may apply for one or two grants for up to 50% of the total technical assistance project cost from a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum of $10,000. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time applicants. Mini-grant dollars may be used to support direct, project-related consulting costs, contracted services, software purchases, supplies, and one-time costs related to the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:18 | ||
| Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub | 2024 Manufacturing Grants | Application must be made by a New York State not-for-profit partnered with a New York State small-to-medium sized manufacturer, with a manufacturing-specific NAICS code, in any stage of maturity , with at least one physical establishment in New York State, and no more than 500 employees | New York | Grant - Government: State | $65,000 | 5/14/25 | Part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, the Manufacturing Grants are designed to encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. The grants serve as a resource to help companies achieve success from early stage, proof of concept through maturity. The partnership created with the not-for-profit organization serves as a pathway to technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, as well as the creation of enhanced products and services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/22/2024 10:04:14 | ||
| Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts | Equity Fund Grant | Black and minority entrepreneurs in the Greater Boston area, with priority given to Cambridge and Somerville; in business at least 12 months; minimum sales revenue of $25,000 for 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $10,000 | Rolling | The Sustainable Business Network is pleased to offer small business grants through the Equity Fund. The Equity Fund is managed by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts and will serve Greater Boston based Black entrepreneurs with priority given to Cambridge and Somerville entrepreneurs, or those whose businesses reside in Cambridge. The Fund will initially offer technical assistance grants from the Fund to support the retention and growth of Black businesses in Cambridge, Somerville and the Greater Boston area. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:20 | ||
| The Campbell County Department of Economic Development | The Start Small Campbell Grant Program | New businesses (less than 3 years old) in Campbell County, Virginia | Campbell County, Virginia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 3/31/24 | Campbell County Economic Development has partnered with the Small Business Development Center-Lynchburg Region to ensure all Start Small Campbell Grant applicants have received guidance in developing an effective business plan as well as other fundamental small business principles. To ensure your business plan meets the basic requirements to be competitive for this grant, contact the SBDC-Lynchburg Region to schedule a review of your business plan before you complete this web-based application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:12 | ||
| South Cape Coral Redevelopment Agency | Breaking Barriers to Business (B2B ) Grant Program | Businesses in the Cape Coral, Florida Redevelopment Agency district | Cape Coral, Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | Rolling | The B2B program supports economic development and growth in the South Cape area by providing financial assistance to businesses and developers who are committed to building, expanding, or renovating their facilities in compliance with the City's regulations. By doing so, the B2B program seeks to remove barriers to business development and promote the growth of the local economy. Businesses can receive grant assistance to cover the costs incurred in meeting the requirements of the City's Land Development Code, including costs associated with site development, building construction, renovation, and other related expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:11 | ||
| InvestTN | 3686 Startup Pitch Competition | Tennessee startups | Tennesee | Pitch/Startup Competition | $150,000 | 9/1/24 | 3686 is the Southeast's premier gathering of founders, investors and ecosystem builders. This event is filled with opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups to connect with their next collaborators. 3686 is a meeting ground for best-in-class entrepreneurs, innovators and investors from Tennessee and across the country to support business development and growth.Presenting companies will be selected by Launch Tennessee’s capital team and eligible for a $150,000 investment from InvestTN while gaining exposure to investors, customers, and supporters from across the U.S. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:11 | ||
| The Boulder County Resource Conservation Division (RCD) | Boulder County Circular Economy Funding 2024 – Colorado | Businesses and organizations in Boulder County, Broomfield County, City of Broomfield, and Town of Erie, Colorado | Boulder County, Colorado | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $75,000 | 9/6/24 | The Circular Economy Funding Program, formerly known as “Zero Waste Funding,” provides funding to advance the Circular Economy and make a real impact on climate change through innovative and progressive projects that enhance resource conservation and foster circularity in Boulder County. Projects include: zero waste, reuse, organic wate reduction, new good or redesign of consumer goods that align with zero waste/circular economy. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:26 | ||
| Boulder County Small Business Grants fund, in partnership with the Colorado Enterprise Fund | Boulder County Small Business Grants | Applicant businesses must have between three and 15 employees, and at least one employee must make less than $19 per hour in 2023 and 2024. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 4/19/24 | Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program is partnering with Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) to accept applications for grant funding to support Unincorporated Boulder County small businesses impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/25/2024 11:50:06 | |||
| Vermont Business Magazine Building Bright Futures (BBF) | Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Innovation Grant | Vermont businesses, non-profits, municipalites and schools with creative solutions to improve the well-being of children through age 8, their families, and the Vermont communities where they live | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | 11/10/23 | The VECF Innovation Grant will provide up to two grants of $150,000 to $200,000, with the goal of creating innovative, replicable solutions to address some of Vermont’s most persistent barriers to serving children and families. Eligible use of funds includes both projects and development of products. Must focus on families and children from the prenatal period to age 8. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:29 | ||
| Oregon Department of Agriculture | Infrastructure Grant | Agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors | Grant - Government: State | $3,000,000 | 2/29/2024 | Funds will support expanded capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry. ODA will provide two grant tracks - Infrastructure and Simplified Equipment Only. Infrastructure project activities may include, but are not limited to: modernization (manufacturing, tracking, storage, and IT); Enhance worker safety; regulatory compliance; training to improve operations; new facility construction; facility expansion or modernization. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:36 | |||
| Virginia Innovation Partnership Coporation | SBIR/STTR Assistance | Virginia based small business applying for a Phase I or Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). | Virginia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,000 | Rolling | VIPC can provide some valuable assistance to Virginia companies submitting Phase SBIR/STTR proposals, including: Low-cost training workshops, discounts with proposal consultants (proposal prep and proposal review), discounts on proposal preparation software, intro to 3rd party capital, referral to law firm for free IP and patent consultation, referrals to outsourced cost accounting solutions, SBIR strategy consultation, and funding assistance for select companies seeking their first Phase I or II award (to help pay for some of the above services). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 7/25/2024 2:55:38 | ||
| Virginia Innovative Partnership Corporation (VIPC) | Virginia Founders Fund | Virginia startups that are minority, women or veteran-owned; outside the Northern Virginia area; have a proprietary advantage and highly articulated business plan | Virginia | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $125,000 | Rolling | Launched in 2018, the Virginia Founders Fund (VFF) shines a light on the creativity and impact of entrepreneurs arising from Virginia communities traditionally underserved by risk capital. VVP initially invests up to $125,000 alone, or in larger syndication rounds. Focusing use of proceeds on specific technology or business development milestones, the achievement of which will enable recipients of raise larger sums of private capital, VVP seeks to participate in the earliest stages of company formation. Generally, VVP invests 12-36 months in advance of a Series-A venture investment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:21 | ||
| Virginia Innovative Partnership Corporation (VIPC) | Virginia Venture Partners (formerly GAP Fund) | Virginia-based early stage startups in tech, life sciences, energy, or scable non-tech | Virginia | OTHER - See notes for specifics | varies | Rolling | Formed in 2005, Virginia Venture Partners (VVP) places equity investment in Virginia founders and takes Limited Partner positions in venture capital funds to generate significant economic returns for entrepreneurs, General Partners (GPs), co-investors, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. VVP Funds initially invests up to $125,000 alone, or in larger syndication rounds. Focusing use of proceeds on specific technology or business development milestones, the achievement of which will enable recipients of raise larger sums of private capital, VVP Funds seeks to participate in the earliest stages of company formation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:55:20 | ||
| Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization | SBIR Advance Match for Phase 1 Funding | Wisconsin companies with a current/recent Phase I SBIR/STTR award | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | To receive cash awards, awardees complete commercialization milestones designed to accelerate business development. Depending upon Phase 1 or Phase 2 match funding, activities will include completion of Lean Startup training, an approved commercialization plan or funding strategy, regulatory plan, or similar assessment as defined by the business need. Below is an overview of cash awards and associated milestones. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:25 | ||
| Wisconsin Center for Technology Commercialization | SBIR Advance Match for Phase 2 Funding | Wisconsin companies with a current/recent Phase II SBIR/STTR award | Wisconsin | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | Rolling | To receive cash awards, awardees complete commercialization milestones designed to accelerate business development. Depending upon Phase 1 or Phase 2 match funding, activities will include completion of Lean Startup training, an approved commercialization plan or funding strategy, regulatory plan, or similar assessment as defined by the business need. Below is an overview of cash awards and associated milestones. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:26 | ||
| LSU Innovation Park | Phase 0 Assistance | Louisiana-based SBIR/STTR applicants | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Phase 0 is a state and federally funded effort to stimulate interest and increase participation in the federally funded SBIR and STTR programs. Qualified Louisiana small businesses can request $3,000 to $5,000 to cover reasonable costs incurred in developing an SBIR or STTR Phase I or II proposal. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:27 | ||
| Louisiana Economic Development | Louisiana Innovation Retention Program Grant (SBIR Matching) | Louisiana-based small business that has been awarded an SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II after 6/15/22 | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | The Louisiana Innovation Retention Grant program (IRG) provides supplementary state support for research-focused Louisiana small businesses that have previously received a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. SBIR/STTR Phase I eligible companies may qualify for up to $50,000 in IRG funding.SBIR/STTR Phase II eligible companies may qualify for up to $100,000 in IRG funding. Applications will be accepted and considered in the order they are received. The grant program application window is subject to close at LED’s discretion or upon exhaustion of available funds. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:15 | ||
| City and County of Denver | Certifiably Green Denver | retail food establishments | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Incentives are now available to help retail food establishments reduce waste from onsite dining | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:27:02 | ||
| City of New London | Business Improvement Grant | New London's existing small businesses | Connetticut | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | First come, first served | The Office of Economic Development and Planning will accept applications for its Small B.I.G (Business Improvement Grant) Program starting Friday, December 1, 2023. These grants are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The grants will provide funding to New London's existing small businesses to encourage economic resilience. The minimum award is $2,000, and the maximum award is $10,000. These grants will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Economic Development and Planning after completion of an application and internal panel scoring process. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:30 | ||
| Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council | Torrington WBDC Small Business Grant Program | Small businesses in Torrington, CT; in operation at least 2 years; annual sales/revenue in the last twelve months greater than $25,000 and less than $2,000,000; utilizing a digital bookkeeping system | Torrington, Connecticut | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | 1/15/2024 | Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. The grant funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, on-going marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:29 | ||
| The Office of State Senator Mike Simmons and the Illinois Department of Commerce | 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant | Eligible businesses must have 25 or fewer W2 employees and operate an independently-owned brick and mortar business legally in the 7th District service area | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 2/5/24 | The Office of State Senator Mike Simmons and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are pleased to announce the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant. This grant program will provide one-time $10,000 grants to small businesses located in the 7th District. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:28 | ||
| City of Cambridge Massachusetts | Small Business E-Commerce Grant | Cambridge-based businesses pursuing E-Commerce | Massachusetts | Grant - Government: State | $4,000 | 8/31/24 | Priority will be given to Cambridge-based businesses with fewer than 25 employees, businesses with no or little online presence, and businesses that have seen a severe decrease in sales from pre-pandemic levels. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:33:28 | ||
| Maryland Department of Commerce | ExportMD | Maryland based exporters | Maryland | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. The program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 2:04:31 | ||
| Alaska Department of Commerce, Community ans Economic Development (DCCED) | International Trade Assistance Grant (ITAG) | Alaska small business in operation at least one year and seeking to export for the first time | Alaska | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | ITAG reimburses up to 75% of eligible expenses, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $10,000 for the current grant cycle. Eligible applicants may apply for multiple activities until they reach the maximum reimbursement amount for that program performance period. Eligible use of funds includes: foreign trade mission participation, international website fees, international marketing media, international trade show exhibition, export training workshops, and international consultancy services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:06 | ||
| Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce | Snow Hill Small Business Grant | Snow Hill area entrepreneurs | Maryland | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $25,000 | 1/31/24 | The Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting the entrepreneurs and companies who have chosen our community to open and operate their businesses. We realize that a vibrant commercial sector is paramount to the strength and prosperity of Snow Hill by providing jobs, products, and services, and contributing to community growth and pride. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:05 | ||
| Downtown Lansing Inc. | Small Business Assistance Program | To qualify for grant support, businesses must meet the following criteria, based on statutory requirements for the program: • The business is located within District A of the Downtown Lansing PSD (see attached map). • Is a business with fewer than 50 employees. • The business has been in operation for at least 1 year in order to be eligible. • The business sells products and/or services face to face AND has a physical location within Downtown Lansing. | Michigan | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $50,000 | Rolling | The purpose of Downtown Lansing Inc.’s Small Business Support Grant program is to provide vital funding assistance, in the form of grants, in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support Downtown Lansing small businesses looking to be a part of Downtown Lansing’s transformation as our community works towards recovery following the COVID pandemic. If awarded, selected businesses will receive reimbursement-based grant funds within 30 days of receiving copies of all receipts and a line-item budget break-down of what eligible expenses were incurred. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:04 | ||
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | Match on Main | new or expanding place-based businesses | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | 2/5/2024 | A new round of Match on Main grant funding has been announced from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This provides the Marquette DDA the opportunity to apply for grant funds to assist a small business looking to launch or grow in Downtown Marquette! | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:02 | ||
| Alexander County Economic Development Corporation | Business Boost Grant | The applicant must own and operate a legal business located within Alexander County, NC. Home-based businesses are not eligible. 2. Applicant company must have 50 or fewer employees 3. Applicant company must have project investment equal to or exceeding grant award. 4. All projects must comply with the North Carolina Building Code. 5. Grants may not be used for the refinancing of existing debt. 6. Applicant companies must have been opened to the public on or after January 1, 2019. | North Carolina | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 1/10/24 | Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) received a Duke Energy Foundation Grant with the intention of providing one-time Business Boost grants to businesses physically located in Alexander County. The grant program is intended to help new businesses thrive and to encourage additional entrepreneur efforts in the community. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:55:01 | ||
| World Trade Center Arkansas | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Arkansas small business seeking to export for the first time | Arkanseas | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | This grant program eligible Arkansas small businesses to fund export initiatives such as trade shows and exhibitions, inbound and outbound trade missions, consulting, website translations, marketing media, and other export initiatives. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:20:47 | ||
| Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Voucher | Small businesses in California seeking to export for the first time | California | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | STEP seeks to increase the number of eligible small business exporters, and to increase the volume of goods and services they export. Eligible businesses can be reimbursed for up to 75% of pre-approved expenses, with a maximum limit of $10,000 within the federal fiscal year. Funds may be used for: international trade show and mission expenses, sample quality testing and shipping costs, international marketing material including translation and compliance, website globalization, and export market research tools. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:44:51 | ||
| City of Portsmouth Virginia Economic Development | Smart Start Business Development Grants | Available to businesses that have been in operation for 0-3 years (as evidenced by a City of Portsmouth business license) Available to businesses with 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) or fewer positions | Virginia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,000 | 1/31/24 | The Smart Start Business Development Grant Program is designed to provide financial support for new and recently established startups and small businesses to assist with expanding entrepreneurial opportunity, business resiliency, and organizational capacity building. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:57 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | Connecticut small businesses that manufacture, assemble and/or distribute a product, or provide an exportable service; in business for not less than one year ending on the date on which assistance is provided under the STEP program; have demonstrated an understanding of the costs associated with exporting and doing business with foreign purchasers, including the costs of freight forwarding, customs brokers, packing and shipping; seeking to export goods or services of U.S. origin or have at least 51% U.S. content | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 9/15/2024 | The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant is designed to help Connecticut’s small businesses thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports, increasing the number of businesses that export and increasing the number of businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities. Funding may be used for trade missions, international trade shows, translations, compliance testing, and other expenses relating to export. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:50 | ||
| Small Business Export Delaware | Compass Grant | Delaware small businesses with a physical location and employees in Delaware seeking to sell their products or services around the world | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Delaware small businesses may apply for a Compass Grant to support international travel or business development activities. This grant offers greater flexibility than previous programs. Compass Grant funds may be used to reimburse up to 50 percent of all pre-approved, eligible, international marketing expenses, up to a maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year, per company. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 4:02:05 | ||
| City of Orlando | Business Assistance Program | Orlando-based businesses willing to provide a 50% cost match | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | Rolling | BAP can be used to help with transportation impact fees, permits and other development fees, as well as improvements such as sidewalk repairs, water line construction, street improvements, landscaping, street lighting, curb improvements and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:46 | ||
| North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | Rehabilitation Grant | Existing businesses based in North Miami CRA Zone | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $100,000 | Rolling | The Rehabilitation Grant program provides up to 50% of the total cost of interior and exterior improvements to property owners and businesses in an amount not to exceed $100,000 | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 1:34:48 | ||
| North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | Capacity Building/Retention Grant | Existing businesses based in North Miami CRA Zone | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $7,500 | Rolling | The Capacity Building/Retention Grant Program will focus on helping existing small businesses enhance their operations and capacity during the redevelopment of the area. Up to $7,500 can be used for approved business expenses or approved technical support and/or training. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 1:34:18 | ||
| North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | Business Attraction Grant | Existing businesses based in North Miami CRA Zone | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $150,000 | Rolling | The Business Attraction & Expansion Grant will cover 50% of the project cost up to $150,000, toward specifically defined, and approved costs that are related to relocation and attraction of businesses. This program is best suited for businesses previously not located within the boundaries of the CRA or those looking for an opportunity to expand. A portion of the grant can also be used to cover half of the monthly rent of an approved property for up to 6 months during the renovations | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 1:34:27 | ||
| North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) | Beautification and Enhancement Grant Program | Existing businesses based in North Miami CRA Zone | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | Rolling | This program offers up to $25,000 with no match requirement, to eligible commercial property owners or business operators for improvements to the exterior and/or interior of the building. This grant is subject to 100% forgiveness, pending the successful completion of a 3 year maintenance period on the improved property, except for murals as set forth below, which is a five (5) year maintenance period. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 1:34:35 | ||
| SelectFlorida | Florida Export Diversification & Expansion program | Florida business with between 3-500 employees, in business at least 2 years, at least $250,000 in annual sales in the calendar previous year, in a target industry (Manufacturing; Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Services; Aviation Services (including MROs); Computer Services (hardware and software); Information/Telecommunications Services) | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | SelectFlorida offers a variety of trade grants through the Florida Export Diversification & Expansion program to help qualified companies start exporting for the first time or diversify into new overseas markets. Funds are availble on a reimbursement basis for developing export marketing plans ($,000), global website localization activities ($4,000), and expenses involved in target sector international trade shows ($5,000). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:33 | ||
| City of Tampa | CRA Facade Improvement Grant Program | Must be a retail and/or targeted commercial property The applicant must be the owner of the property Property must be located in a participating CRA (Drew Park, East Tampa, and/or Ybor City 1 and 2) and may be further restricted to target areas within each CRA The funding limit is 50% of the project costs Funding can be used for exterior renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation as well as landscaping improvements | Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | Rolling | The City of Tampa’s Facade Improvement Grant Program can provide matching grants to eligible business owners who renovate their establishments in a designated Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:32 | ||
| Georgia Department of Economic Development | Go Global Georgia | Georgia small business seeking to export/expand international sales | Georgia | Grant - Government: State | varies | 9/1/2024 | Qualified Georgia exporters can apply for 75% reimbursement for approved export activities including the ExportGA training program, design of marketing media, website globalization and localization costs and other fees associated with growing online business opportunities, international travel costs for trade shows, trade missions and foreign buyer trips, international trade show booth expenses, export consultancy services for international market intelligence and partner searches and annual export credit insurance premiums. Companies may apply for a maximum of two (2) export activities per grant period. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/18/2024 11:37:33 | ||
| Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism | Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP) Grant | Hawaii small business in operation at least one year and seeking to export | Hawaii | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | Rolling | HiSTEP is a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses with their export development. Companies may be reimbursed for costs relating to: Participation in foreign trade missions; Subscription to services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce (e.g., Gold Key Service); Payment of international website fees; Design of international marketing media; International trade show exhibition; Procurement of consultancy services; Other export initiatives. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:47 | ||
| South Carolina Department of Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Export Incentives Program | South Carolina small businesses, in operation at least 2 years, entering new export markets or expanding their export activities | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | This program reimburses export-related expenses. Companies may apply for two activities per year. Eligible activities include: international trade shows and trade missions; U.S. Commercial Service’s Programs and Subscription Services; Website Upgrades and Design of Marketing Media (Search Engine Optimization (SEO), translations of marketing materials and/or website localization services, website analytics, E-commerce services (such as adding online payment option, currency converter tool), Digital and Social Media ads). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:11:31 | ||
| Kansas Department of Commerce | Job Creation Fund Program (JCF) | Small businesses in or willing to relocate to Kansas | Kansas | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | This fund is intended to help attract new companies to Kansas and is funded by up to two percent of all Kansas employee withholding taxes that are not currently necessary for debt service on existing bonds or program administration. Payments are typically made over five years, as the companies meet certain benchmarks, such as creating jobs and making capital investments like equipment purchases or facilities improvements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 8:10:51 | ||
| Kansas Department of Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Small businesses in Kansas, in operation at least one year, that is seeking to export | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | This grant reimburses export related expenses including: Initial market check, Gold Key matching service, international partner search, design of marketing materials, translation of website, marketing material and product labels, and foreign sales trips. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 8:10:54 | |||
| Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) | Illinois' State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) | Small business in Illlinois, in operation at least one year, profitable with gross annual revenue of at least $250,000 | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Illinois' State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) program provides Illinois' small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their exports. The ISTEP program includes 5 options for Illinois' companies to grow their export sales: Group Trade Missions (GTM), Individual Foreign Market Sales Missions (IFMSM), and Product Compliance (PC), Website Localization (WL), and Ex-Im Bank: Export Credit Insurance (ECI).Grants will be provided on a first come, first served basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:24 | ||
| Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | State Trade Expansion Program | Kentucky based businesses engaging in global export activities | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | The STEP grant provides reimbursement to eligible small businesses for allowable international export development activities including: PArticipation in training workshops; International trade expertise and assistance provided by the U.S. Commercial Service ; website fees to build and/or enhance a robust online e-commerce platform; may include website translations into foreign languages; Design of Marketing Media to strengthen international export potential; foreign trade show exhibitions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:23 | ||
| Louisiana Economic Development | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Louisiana small business, in operation at least one year, new to export or seeking new export markets | Louisiana | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | The STEP Grant helps Louisiana small businesses generate new export revenue and create or retain jobs resulting from sales to foreign markets. Eligible small businesses can be reimbursed for 90% of expenses associated with participation in virtual and in-person trade shows, trade missions and export training workshops, shipping sample products, compliance testing, fee services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service, internationally-focused website development and design of marketing media, and other export activities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:22 | ||
| Maine International Trade Center | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Maine small business, in business at least one year, seeking to export and not receiving other funding for export activities | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | 12/15/2024 | Eligible Maine businesses may receive a maximum of five STEP awards for up to $20,000 per year. A company may not have more than 2 active applications at any given time. Eligible activities include: export skills development; export marketing assistance; international digital marketing (translation, SEO, online international payment solutions); and international trade shows/missions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:21 | ||
| Maine International Trade Center | Maine Domestic Trade Expansion Program | Maine small businesses in aerospace/defese; Consumable products of food, seafood, or beverage; Offshore wind and renewable energy | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | 6/17/2024 | Funded by the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan (MJRP) through a contract with the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD), MITC administers the Maine Domestic Trade Expansion Program (DTEP), providing financial support to help companies diversify and grow markets within the US. MITC will reimburse 75% of total eligible costs associated with pre-approved activities in these categories: Market Research and Diversification Assistance; Compliance and Certification Assistance; Training and Industry Events. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:18 | ||
| Innovate Alabama | Supplemental Grant Program | Alabama small business with an active Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR grant | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | Rolling | Phase I recipients may apply for 50% of their award up to $100,000. Phase II recipients may apply for 505 of their award up to $250,000. Grant recipients can utilize these funds to support and grow their businesses, through: Highly Skilled New Hires; Business Plan Development; Product Testing; Market Research; Intellectual Property Protection; Technical Work. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:40:53 | ||
| Commercial Development Authority (CDA) of the City of Jacksonville | CDA Business Development Grant Program | Jacksonville, Alabama small business | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | Business Development Grants are awarded by the CDA to encourage entrepreneurship, investment, and business success in the City of Jacksonville for new, expanding, and transitioning businesses. Grants are contingent on the availability of funding. Businesses must be located within the City of Jacksonville and meet the eligibility requirements. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:52 | ||
| City of Oxford, Alabama | Signage Improvement Program | Brick and mortar businesses in Oxford, Alabama | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $1,000 | Rolling | The Signage Improvement Program is a grant available to developers, business, and commercial building owners that wish to improve their signage. The program is divided into two types of funding for either a “brick and mortar” business or a mobile unit. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:51 | ||
| California Department of Rehabilitation | EmployABILITY Business Grant | Small and medium-sized businesses in California | California | Grant - Government: State | $2,000,000 | Rolling | Part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI) from the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), the EmployABILITY Business Grant offered small- and medium-sized businesses in California the opportunity to grow their businesses and upgrade their hiring. Funds may be used for: Hiring individuals with disabilities; implementing training programs; renovating workplaces for accessibility; educating staff on disability inclusion; purchasing updated equipment; and other related activities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:40:58 | ||
| Califonia State Water Resources Control Board | Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) Grants | Be the owner or operator of an underground storage tank; Employ fewer than 20 full-time and part-time employees; Have principal offices and company officers domiciled in California; The facility where your project tank is located legally sold gasoline after January 1999 as a fuel retailer; sold less than 1.5 million gallons of gasoline annually for each of the two years preceding the submission of application; Be in compliance with state health and safety codes | California | Grant - Government: State | $70,000 | Rolling | California RUST grants provide eligible small business underground storage tank owners and operators with financing of up to 100% of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace project tanks to comply with the Golden State’s health and safety regulations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:41:00 | ||
| California Department of Public Health | California Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Nursing Home Grants | You may qualify for these grants if you operate a certified skilled nursing facility (SNF) in California. | California | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | Rolling | California’s skilled nursing home facilities can apply for CMP communicative technology grants to purchase tablets and tablet-related accessories. Eligible nursing homes can also apply for CMP reinvestment project grants to cover expenses related to improving the quality of care or quality of life for long-term care facility residents. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:47 | ||
| The City of Long Beach | Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant | Must be located and operating within the boundaries of Long Beach, California. Address cannot be a PO Box or an address that leads to a Shipping Center as their physical location. Must be private for-profit business including sole proprietorships or 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Must have a City of Long Beach business license. The business must hold an active or delinquent license. Businesses that have closed or canceled their licenses are not eligible for the program. Must be currently open and active for business, or only temporarily closed due to the vandalism or property damage sustained. | California | Grant - Government: State | $1,500 | Rolling | This City of Long Beach Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant will provide direct financial relief to local small businesses and nonprofits impacted by crime and vandalism on or after 10/1/2022. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:46 | ||
| Alabama Department of Commerce | Alabama State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | Alabama small and medium-sized businesses assistance in launching or expanding export activities | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $19,000 | Rolling | The Alabama State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant offers eligible Alabama small and medium-sized businesses assistance in launching or expanding export activities. Grant funds are used to reimburse Alabama businesses for pre-approved, eligible export marketing expenses. The program is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and administered by the Office of International Trade on behalf of the state. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:41:04 | ||
| Idaho Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Idaho-based small businesses that wish to expand exports | Idaho | Grant - Government: State | $12,000 | 8/23/2024 | Grant funds may be used to reimburse Idaho businesses for pre-approved, eligible export marketing expenses. Eligible activities include foreign market sales trips/trade shows; foriegn and domestic trade shows and missions; design and development of global websites, translation services, compliance testing; labelling to meet foreign requirements; and more. There is a 20% cash match. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:41:30 | ||
| Alabama Community College Association | Existing Industry Training Program | For profit company operating Alabama for a minimum of two (2) years before the application date; at least one full-time, permanent employee, other than the owner of the business; financially viable business current on all state and federal tax obligations. | Alabama | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | Rolling | The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) is seeking applications for projects to serve the training needs of existing industry. This program is designed to provide assistance to Alabama employers for expenses associated with skills upgrade training of their full-time, permanent company employees. Training must provide for new and/or upgraded job skills that are necessary for the company to maintain or increase competitiveness and/or work skills for the participating employees. Applicant must demonstrate the benefit the training will have for business operations and identify the skills that will be acquired by the employee, and must include clear and measurable performance outcomes in the application. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 03-06-2024 1:54:11 | ||
| City of Tucson and Groundswell Capital | Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program | Tucson-based social entrepreneurs | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Groundswell Capital and the City of Tucson are making a million dollar investment in jumpstarting, upskilling, growing, and greening Tucson small businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:42 | ||
| City of Bakersfield | Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant | Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant | California | Grant - Government: State | $40,000 | Rolling | The City of Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant Program is a visionary initiative aimed at providing crucial support to local minority-based businesses in need. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:04 | ||
| Tehachapi City Hall | Small Business Sign Grant Program | Properties within the City’s commercial districts | California | Grant - Government: State | $3,000 | Rolling | The intent of the program is to physically enhance the properties within the City’s commercial districts and maintain the high standards of exterior signage in the City of Tehachapi. The funds are not intended for standard maintenance, repair, or to allow larger, taller, brighter, or more prominent signs. Projects that exemplify the City Design Guidelines will receive priority funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:39 | ||
| City of Temecula | Temecula Level Up Training and Grant Funding Program | The business applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for grant funding: The business must be physically located in Temecula; The business must be a for-profit business; The business must be brick-and-mortar; The business must have an active Temecula business license The business must be in good standing with the city (current on bills, no liens or judgements, etc.) unless directly correlated to COVID-19 impacts; The business must not be suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal funding; The business must have 15 or more employees; The business must have a revenue of $5 million or more; | California | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | 1/15/24 | The city of Temecula has partnered with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) to host this four-week Level Up training and funding program designed to assist small business owners with expanding and driving their business to the next level. Through this program, business owners will work on putting together their path towards growth as they evaluate and develop their metrics, benchmarks, teams, financials, triggers, and strategies to reach the next level of growth. Trainees will learn how to de-risk expansion and get involved in proactive growth. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:39 | ||
| Delaware Division of Small Business | Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) | Delaware small business in operation less than seven years and with 10 or fewer employees | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 3/1/2025 | The EDGE Competition gives qualified Delaware small businesses an edge by offering access to grant funding through a competitive selection process. Five STEM-based companies can each receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses. Five Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses can each get up to $50,000. The funds are provided as a $3 (state) to $1 (business) match. And the Division can provide up to 10 grants per application round (spring/fall). Grant funding must be used to expand a business’s viability and sustainability, specifically: Market analysis assistance; Advertising assistance; Building infrastructure/cosmetic enhancements; Essential equipment; Website design; Rent assistance for lab space. The funds are provided as a $3 (state) to $1 (business) match. And the Division can provide up to 10 grants per application round (5 STEM/5 Entrepreneur). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:08 | ||
| Delaware SBDC | Delaware SBIR Bridge Grant | Delaware-based SBIR Phase II applicants | Delaware | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | A grant program designed to assist SBIR Phase II applicants bridge the funding gap between Phase I and Phase II awards. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/5/2024 3:16:21 | ||
| Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development | Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund | Innovative proposals that increase net farm income and affect tobacco farmers, tobacco-impacted communities and agriculture across the state | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF), in statute, is administered by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB). The mission of the board is to invest these funds in innovative proposals that increase net farm income and affect tobacco farmers, tobacco-impacted communities and agriculture across the state by stimulating markets for Kentucky agricultural products. This includes finding new ways to add value to Kentucky agricultural products and exploring new opportunities that will benefit Kentucky farms now and in the future. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:04 | ||
| Kentucky Tourism Development Act | Tourism Development Incentive Program | Tourism attraction; Theme restaurant destination attraction; Entertainment destination center; Lodging facility. | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Kentucky Tourism Development Act (KTDA) is an incentive program designed to encourage the development, expansion or rehabilitation of tourism projects throughout the Commonwealth. Projects can recover up to 25 percent of approved development costs over a 10 year term. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:14 | ||
| Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development | Kentucky Proud Buy Local Program | Kentucky Proud restaurants, caterers, schools and other food service participants that source and support local farms | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Quarterly | Up to 15% reimbursement can be earned on eligible local food purchases. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:54:00 | ||
| Missouri Department of Economic Development | MO STEP-UP Grant - New to Export Program | Missouri small business, in business at least one year and operating profitably, not currently exporting and whose exports may be small or sporadic in volume | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $15,500 | 30 days prior to eligible activity | This program will reimburse between 50%-70% of eligible expenses such as trade show costs, trade missions, Dept. of Commerce subscription services, website translation, marketing media, and some travel expenses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:58 | ||
| Missouri Department of Economic Development | Global Market Access Program (GMAP) | Missouri businesses exporting "Made in Missouri" products to at least one market | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $13,500 | 90 days prior to eligible event | GMAP is a cost-share program that allows eligible Missouri companies to participate in specific events designed to create export sales. GMAP will cover 50% of the cost of domestic or international trade shows,and website or product literature translations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:49 | ||
| DSLBD | Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants | Small businesses in Colorado's 7 advanced industries | Colorado | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Advanced Industries (AI) Accelerator Programs promote growth and sustainability in Colorado's 7 advanced industries by helping drive innovation, accelerate commercialization, encourage public-private partnerships, increase access to early stage capital and create a strong ecosystem that increases the state’s global competitiveness | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:41 | ||
| Florida High Tech Corridor Council | Corridor Matching Grants Research Program | Collaborative research projects between local industry partners and USF researchers, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funded projects | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Matching grant funds for collaborative research projects between local industry partners and USF researchers, including SBIR/STTR funded projects. These funds match the industry partner’s investment in the project and are used to expand the project’s scope of work and allow our students to participate in cutting-edge, applied research. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:39 | ||
| Team Kentucky | SBIR and STTR Matching Program | Kentucky-based businesses who have received SBIR/STTR Funding | Kentucky | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | Kentucky has an aggressive program that matches those federal funds, basically doubling the available capital for a company that innovates in Kentucky. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:30 | ||
| Montana Office of Tourism and Business | Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program | Technology-based Montana companies by providing additional funding that can be used for technology development or other uses during the time that the company is working on a Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) project with a federal agency | Montana | Grant - Government: State | $60,000 | Rolling | Assists technology-based Montana companies by providing additional funding that can be used for technology development or other uses during the time that the company is working on a SBIR or STTR project with a federal agency. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:32 | ||
| South Carolina Research Authority | Federel Matching Grant | Companies that have been granted Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Tech Transfer (STTR) Phase I Awards | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The Federal Matching Grant furthers federal funds received by small businesses in South Carolina to advance translational research in support of one or more critical milestones towards commercialization. Preference given to SBIR/STTR awardees with initial datasets who identify gaps in commercialization activities that would help develop a compelling proposal for follow on funding. Other Federal matches will be considered on a case-by-case basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:12:02 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | Startup Wyoming SBIR Phase I and II Matching Program | Matching funds for Wyoming companies who receive federal funds through the Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer programs. | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | Rolling | Matching funds for Wyoming companies who receive federal funds through the SBIR or STTR programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:34 | ||
| Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Dairy Business Planning Grant | Minnesota Dairy Farmers | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | These grants encourage business planning and modernization activities and other improvements on Minnesota dairy farms. They will also help you pay for stray voltage testing | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:28 | ||
| Launch Minnesota | Child Care | Minnesota-based small business | Minnesota | Grant - Private Sector Funding (Fortune 1000+) | $7,500 | Rolling | Launch Minnesota is a new initiative spearheaded by Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Designed in consultation with legislators from both parties, and alongside dozens of private sector leaders, the program exists to help grow Minnesota's startup ecosystem. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 1:53:22 | ||
| Calstart | Port of Los Angeles Zero-Emission Truck Voucher Incentive Program (Voucher Program) | Commercial vehicle owners | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $150,000 | Rolling | The Voucher Program utilizes the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) existing Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) funding application process to provide incentive funding of $150,000 toward eligible zero-emission truck purchases servicing the San Pedro Bay Ports. Funding is administered by CALSTART, CARB’s current HVIP administrator, on a first-come, first-served basis through the existing HVIP voucher request process. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/29/2024 3:21:27 | ||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | The University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Arkansas SBTDC | Arkansas Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:38 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Colorado Small Business Development Center | Colorado Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:41 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Delaware Small Business Development Center | Delaware Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:31 | |||
| University of Georgia Innovation Gateway | Federal and State Technology (FAST) Phase 0 Grant Program | Georgia small businesses applying to the SBIR/STTR program | Grant - Government: State | $2,450 | Rolling | Through the UGA FAST program, Georgia-based businesses applying for SBIR/STTR grants will be granted a Phase 0 grant of up to $2,450 towards the upfront cost of employing a grant writing consultant to assist with their SBIR/STTR application to generate a more competitive proposal. Preference will be given to applicants with prior unsuccessful SBIR/STTR applications. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:30 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Idaho State University | Idaho Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:45 | |||
| Indiana Small Business Development Center | Indiana Technical Assistance Program (IN-TAP) | Indiana Small Businesses, including those applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Business services | 2/25/25 | NTAP can fund any project, except facility improvements or marketing, that requires technical or professional assistance you do not have within your business that will help you grow or improve. It provides up to $15,000 in services from a qualified professional and technical vendor. Past projects have generally focused on one of the following: 1) Research & Development, 2) Business Operations Improvement, or 3) Technology Development & Implementation. This includes: Product prototyping, inventory control systems, app or technology development, intellectual property legal assistance, and grant writing assistance for the SBIR/STTR programs. (Does not include the purchase of assets or the maintenance and upkeep of a business (including but are not limited to purchasing new equipment, paying rent, buying advertising, or resolving debt.), nor digital marketing). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:42:53 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Wichita State University | Kansas Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:12 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation | Kentucky Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:16 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Maine Institute of Technology | Maine Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:23 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) | Maryland Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:52:15 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Michigan Catalyst Advantage Network (MI-C.A.N.) | Michigan Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:18 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | MNSBIR, Inc. | Minnesota Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:20 | |||
| Innovate Mississippi | The Mississippi Federal and State Technology (MS-FAST) Partnership Program | Mississippi Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $2,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/21/2024 3:38:02 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Missouri Small Business Development Center | Missouri Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:20 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Montana State University TechLink Center | Montana Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:17 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | New Jersey Small Business Development Centers | New Jersey Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:15 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | UNHInnovation | New Hampshire Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:23 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | First Flight Venture Center | North Carolina Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:12 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | UND Center for Innovation | North Dakota Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:12 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | OK Catalyst | Oklahoma Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:55:44 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | VertueLab | Oregon Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:25 | |||
| Innovation Partnership (iPART) | SBIR/STTR Proposal Support | Pennsylvania small business applying to the SBIR/STTR program | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $8,000 | Rolling | The Innovation Partnership provides the following assistance in SBIR/STTR proposal preparation: $2,000 for Phase I proposal review; $5,000 for Phase I proposal preparation; $8,000 for Phase II proposal preparation and/or commercialization plan development assistance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:28 | ||
| Innovation Partnership (iPART) | SBIR/STTR Travel and Training Support | Pennsylvania small business applying to the SBIR/STTR program and that has received an iPART pre-proposal review | Grant - Government: State | $1,000 | 6 months prior to or following the Federal agenciy's SBIR/STTR due date | Candidates may receive a Travel & Training Program award that reimburses up to $1,000 or one half of the total costs, whichever is less, for travel and training expenses directly related to their SBIR/STTR submissions, including: Visiting a Federal agency, program manager or lab; ttending SBIR/STTR conferences; training relative to subject matter areas such as SBIR/STTR or federal funding programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:07 | |||
| Innovation Partnership (iPART) | Federal Marketing Assistance (FMA) Program | Pennsylvania-based Phase II proposal candidates | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The FMA program is the IPart’s Phase II assistance program. It directly parallels the MicroGrant/MicroVoucher Phase I assistance programs, however, the Pre-Proposal Application affords a greater emphasis on the Commercialization Section which is also a larger component of Phase II federal proposals. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:06 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Puerto Rico Small Business and Technology Development Centers | Puerto Rico Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:31 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | University of South Carolina | South Carolina Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:12:17 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | South Dakota Biotechnology Council | South Dakota Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:33 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | SWTXB SBDC Technology Commercialization Center | Texas Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:26:00 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Utah Innovation Center | Utah Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:35 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | TechConnect West Virginia | West Virginia Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:57:04 | |||
| Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | Center for Technology Commercialization | Wisconsin Small Businesses applying to the SBIR program | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:36 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | American Indian Chamber Education Fund - PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:34:27 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Norcal PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:52 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | California Capital PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:51 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Riverside Community College District PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:49 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | San Diego, Orange & Imperial PTAC | California small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:48 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Northeast Michigan Consortium PTAC | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:48 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Networks Northwest PTAC | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:47 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | PTAC of Schoolcraft College | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:45 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | PTAC of South Central Michigan | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:45 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce PTAC | Michigan small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:44 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SOBRO) PTAC | New York small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:39 | |||
| Tribal Government Institute | Tribal Government Institute | Oklahoma small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:39 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Northwest Commission PTAC | Pennsylvania small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:37 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Del Mar College Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Texas small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:36 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Rio South Texas Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Texas small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:35 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Northwest Texas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NWT PTAC) | Texas small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:34 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UH PTAC) | Texas small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:34 | |||
| Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) | Southwest VA Community College PTAC | Virginia small business | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | PTACs help innovative firms sell their products to government agencies, assist with commercialization plans for those interested in selling to the government, understand how to register in SAM, and much more. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:32 | |||
| Prosper Portland | Prosperity Investment Program (PIP) | Portland small business property owners make tenant improvements and small and large-scale improvements to new and existing buildings. | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $75,000 | Rolling | The Prosperity Investment Program (PIP) offers a matching grant that helps businesses and property owners make tenant improvements and small and large-scale improvements to new and existing buildings. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:42 | |||
| The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce | South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition | South Dakota resident with a unique idea committed to operating your business in South Dakota, with annual sales revenues not to exceed $500,000. | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | 2/23/24 | South Dakota FAST Launch encourages and supports entrepreneurs to participate in the South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition, which has a winning business award of $20,000. The South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition allows participants to compete for cash awards, present to investors and connect with potential customers. The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts this competition. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:30 | |||
| Elevate Rapid City | Elevate Relocate Grant | Employers bringing new talen to the Rapid City area | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $4,000 | Rolling | The Elevate Relocate Grant is here to provide reimbursement dollars for employers that bring talent from outside of our region to live, work, and enjoy the Black Hills. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:27 | |||
| State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development | Elevate Vermont - Matching Grant | Headquartered in Vermont Has recently received a Phase I or II SBIR/STTR award Reviewed and accepted application | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Companies that are successful in receiving an SBIR/STTR Phase One or Phase Two award may apply for Elevate Vermont Matching Grant funds which can be used to offset expenses related to launching a new product into the marketplace that cannot be supported with the Federal funds. Matching Grant funds may be used for costs associated with marketing, market research, development of sales materials, and other related costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:27 | |||
| State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development | Industry Research Partnership Program | Research projects headquartered in Vermont | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Established companies working to develop a new product line may run into specific problems or challenges that require a level of research or subject matter expertise not available in-house. These companies may apply to participate in the Elevate Vermont Industry Research Partnership Program to work with a researcher from an accredited institution with specialized expertise or substantial understanding of the type of challenge at hand. The Industry Research Partnership Program may offset the cost to pay for this researcher’s time to help you solve your development problem. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:25 | |||
| State of Vermont | Business Enhancement Grants | Applicant organizations/businesses must be based in Vermont. All structures are eligible (e.g., Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, Cooperatives, Corporations, S Corporations, L3Cs, B Corporations, and/or non-profits that are involved in the support of production of agriculture and/or forest products). All legally incorporated enterprises must be registered with the VT Secretary of State. Sole proprietors using a business name other than their own name must have their assumed business name (formerly known as a trade name) registered with the Secretary of State. | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | Grant recipients must provide matching funds at a 100% (one-to-one) rate using cash (e.g., funds in the bank, paid staff labor hours) or a combination of cash and in-kind items (e.g., businesses time contributed to project, use of equipment, donated goods, pro bono services, volunteer labor) that the grantee organization has received from other sources. Match sources must be identified by the time of application submission and commitments in place by the time of grant agreement signing. Matching funds may not be sourced from other federal funding opportunities. Under limited circumstances, the matching requirement may be reduced or waived for applicants who demonstrate a clear need for this accommodation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:47 | |||
| The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ | Trade Show Assistance Grants | Eligible proposals must assert that: Proposed trade show(s) target out-of-state buyers. Typically, trade shows based in Vermont would not be eligible. However, there are exceptions in which regional, or even international trade shows happen to be held here. These shows are eligible if they meet the other requirements in this RFA. Please contact the grant program manager with questions. Applicant has previously attended trade show no more than 4 times. This grant will fund up to 5 years of attendance at a single trade show. The proposed budget demonstrates a minimum of a 1:1 cash match contribution. This grant will reimburse eligible costs for each trade show up to 50%. | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | Rolling | The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Trade Show Assistance Grants provide Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state buyers. These matching grants can partially offset the expenses associated with exhibiting at trade shows, which provide excellent opportunities to network with wholesale buyers and expand into new domestic and international markets. Applicants may include up to five trade shows in their yearly marketing plan, requesting a total of between $2,000 and $5,000 in eligible reimbursements for shows that take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Businesses may not apply for funding to support attendance at trade shows they have already attended five or more times. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:47 | |||
| Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) | Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Program - Commercialization Planning Assistance | SBIR Phase II applicants | Grant - Government: State | $4,500 | Rolling | assistance in completing business validation activities and a comprehensive market study or business plan or commercialization plan to procure Phase II SBIR/STTR funding or to prepare for angel or venture capital funding. Applicants must utilize an eligible professional services provider. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:34:55 | |||
| Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) | Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Program - Entrepreneurial Training Program | Entrepreneurs who complete startup coursework provided by the SBDC in the University of Wisconsin-System | Grant - Government: State | $750 | Rolling | The Entrepreneurial Training Program provides a grant of up to $750 to entrepreneurs upon successful completion of startup coursework provided by the SBDC in the University of Wisconsin-System. Eligible applicants must provide at least a $250 match. Eligible coursework may focus on either business modeling or business planning. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:34:56 | |||
| Wisconsin Department of Agriculture | Dairy Processor Grants | Eligible applicants must operate a licensed dairy processing plant in Wisconsin engaged in pasteurizing, processing or manufacturing milk or dairy products. | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | 10/13/24 | Recipients are chosen through a competitive process. A total grant up to $75,000 is available per dairy processor per year. The dairy processor is required to provide a match of at least 20 percent of the grant amount. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:34:57 | |||
| Montgomery County (Maryland) Business Center | Montgomery County SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program - Phase 0 | Small business in Montgomery County, Maryland conducting research in biotechnology, medicine, or life sciences and applying for SBIR/STTR; received no prior SBIR/STTR awards; 20 or fewer employees; in operation for less than or equal to five years | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | Rolling | Established in 2018, the County’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program recently was updated to enable more young biotech companies in Montgomery County to secure non-dilutive funding to advance their technologies toward commercialization. Phase 0 grants provide up to $5,000 reimbursement of technical assistance costs associated with applying for a first SBIR/STTR award. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:18 | |||
| Montgomery County (Maryland) Business Center | Montgomery County SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program - Phase I | Small business in Montgomery County, Maryland conducting research in biotechnology, medicine, or life sciences; in operation for less than or equal to five years; received an SBIR/STTR Phase I award in the current fiscal year; 20 or fewer employees | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | Rolling | Eligible applicants of a SBIR or STTR Phase 1 grant, may receive a matching grant of 25% of the award, up to a maximum of $25,000. Fifty percent (50%) of the matching grant amount may be used for reimbursement of the awardee’s incurred expenses attributable to technical assistance, investment assistance, or commercialization assistance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:16 | |||
| Montgomery County (Maryland) Business Center | Montgomery County SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program - Phase II | Small business in Montgomery County, Maryland, conducting research in biotechnology, medicine or life sciences; in operation for less than or equal to seven years; received a maximum of four (4) Phase 1 and one (1) Phase 2 in prior awards | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | Rolling | Eligible applicants of a SBIR or STTR Phase 2 grant may receive a matching grant of 25%, up to a maximum of $50,000. Fifty percent (50%) of the matching grant amount may be used for reimbursement of the awardee’s incurred expenses attributable to technical assistance, investment assistance, or commercialization assistance | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 5:25:16 | |||
| Decatur Downtown Development Authority | Commercial Facade Improvement Grant (CFIG) | Decatur businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | 1/31/24 | The CFIG program provides financial assistance for exterior renovations and repairs to commercial and mixed-use buildings. After a successful rollout in 2022, the CFIG has been replenished with $100,000 to support projects focused on enhancing and beautifying storefronts and awnings. Example projects include the façade mural at Siam Thai (123 Sycamore St.), the sign and awning for Float Atlanta (115 Clairemont Ave.), the new door at Rebel Teahouse (225 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 110). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:53 | |||
| Decatur Downtown Development Authority | Commercial Buildout Improvement Grant (CBIG) | Decatur businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | 1/31/24 | The CBIG is funded with $50,000 and aims to reinforce the interior aspects of commercial buildings in Downtown Decatur, especially retail shops, restaurants, bakeries and breweries, by repairs and upgrades to walls, floors and ceilings, plumbing repair and improvement, grease trap replacement or HVAC repairs and upgrades. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:43:57 | |||
| Decatur Downtown Development Authority | Marketing and Digital Connectivity Grant (MDCG) | Decatur businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,500 | 1/31/24 | Focused on helping restaurant and small business owners upgrade their online presence, the MDCG has a budget of $25,000 earmarked for the design and production of marketing materials and content for digital platforms, including brand and logo design, website design, video shoots/photo shoots, and ad campaigns (e.g. Instagram, Facebook ads). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:00 | |||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology | Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program (AMAP II) | Connecticut-based manufacturing business | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 2/29/24 | The AMAP program is structured to exclusively assist with the acquisition of new additive manufacturing equipment that will be integrated directly into a manufacturing process or will directly improve the productivity of a manufacturing cell or environment. All applications will be assessed to determine if the proposed use of the additive equipment is possible given the technical resources of the applicant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/9/2024 9:50:17 | ||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology | Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) | Connecticut-based manufacturing business seeking to adopt Industrial IoT, Model-Based Definition, Extended Reality, and Adaptive Automation | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | This grant program is intended to help Connecticut supply chain companies with the adoption and integration of IoT solutions. The program will provide matching grants for digital hardware, sensors, platforms, and related third-party integration services. Project proposals that fall under any of the Industrial 4.0 technology groups: Industrial IoT, Model-Based Definition, Extended Reality, and Adaptive Automation will be considered for funding. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/20/2024 12:01:15 | ||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology | Additive Voucher Program (AVP) | Connecticut-based manufacturing business | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $20,000 | Rolling | To assist with the acquisition of additive manufacturing technology – hardware, software and related third-party integration services. Up to $20,000 for Additive Manufacturing Hardware, Software, and related third-party integration services. Administered on a first-come first-served basis | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/9/2024 9:53:22 | ||
| Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology | SIRI and Cyber Assistance Program (SAC) | Connecticut manufacturing company or allied service provider; between 3 and 300 employees; At least 51% of an applicant’s revenue must be generated from the sale of goods they manufacture or from allied services provided | Connecticut | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | 2/19/24 | Grants will be provided on a matching basis. Up to $10,000 will be provided on a matching basis to help Manufacturers obtain Smart Industry Readiness Index assessments and Cyber Security assessments. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/20/2024 12:06:11 | ||
| Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Development | On the Job Training (OJT) | Business resides in one of the following counties: Baldwin, Monroe, Escambia, Monroe, Clark, and Washington County. | Alabama | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Get reimbursed 50% for training wages for as many as 26 weeks! Enhance business profitability and be more competitive. Leverage your workforce investment. Streamline the hiring process with more qualified skilled applicants. Develop training specifically to meet your business needs. Build a better team with increased morale. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/9/2024 3:34:36 | ||
| City and County of San Fransisco | Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant | Your business must: Have a storefront Have less than $8M in gross revenue in 2021 No formula retail except franchises with less than $8M in gross revenue Have been damaged on or after January 1st, 2022 Provide proof of damage | California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,000 | Rolling | he Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant provides up to $2,000 in financial relief for the restoration of small businesses impacted by deliberate actions that result in the destruction or damages of small business storefronts. This program will offer amounts of either $1,000 or $2,000 depending on the total cost incurred to repair physical damages (not including loss of stolen goods or property) and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, based on fund availability. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:19:27 | ||
| Illinois Department of Commerce | Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program (B2B NewBiz) | Illinois business with current and active operations in the state; Started operations between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021; gross receipts of at least $25,000 and up to $20,000,000 in 2021 (annualized if started during 2021); Have not received a Back to Business (B2B) grant or Business Interruption Grant (BIG) or Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), or Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant (RRF) issued prior to 2023. | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | TBA January 2025 | Illinois B2B NewBiz will provide financial relief to businesses that started during the pandemic in the industries most impacted by the pandemic. Businesses that started during the pandemic have not been eligible for state grants and most federal emergency support provided for emergency relief to small businesses thus far. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 2:06:48 | ||
| Power Up Spartanburg | Existing Business Impact Grant | Complete Power Up Spartanburg Intake Form At least $25,000 in total annual revenue A completed business plan At least 2 years of business financial/tax records 50 or fewer full-time employees Commitment to a Power Up initiative or a Power Up technical assistance providing partner Display need for financial assistance due to COVID-19 or other hardship | South Carolina | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | Rolling | This grant supports Spartanburg County small and minority-owned businesses operating for 2 or more years. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:19:16 | ||
| Illinois Back to Business | Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program (B2B NewBiz) | businesses that are currently operating and began in the state between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021, according to the Illinois Back to Business website. Businesses also must have made between $25,000 and $20 million gross in 2021 to qualify. | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | 1/11/24 | Illinois B2B NewBiz will provide financial relief to businesses that started during the pandemic in the industries most impacted by the pandemic. Businesses that started during the pandemic have not been eligible for state grants and most federal emergency support provided for emergency relief to small businesses thus far. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:06 | ||
| City of Kankakee | Kankakee Works | Grantees will be reimbursed for eligible expenses with appropriate documentation in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Expenses must have been incurred between March 3, 2021, and Oct. 31, 2024. | Illinois | Accelerator/Incubator: In Person | $30,000 | 2/13/24 | Eligible businesses may apply for cash assistance to help mitigate the impacts of revenue reductions associated with the pandemic. The city expects to award approximately 20 businesses a one-time cash grant. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/9/2024 5:13:10 | ||
| Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets | Small Farm Diversification and Transition Grant | All enterprises must be based in Vermont Applicants must be in compliance with all state regulations (i.e. water quality, taxes) and in good standing with the State of Vermont To qualify as a small farm for this grant: The farm must meet ONE of the following criteria: Operate 4 or more acres for farming; OR Have filed a 1040(F) Tax Form once in the last 2 years; OR Earn an annual gross income of more than $2,000 from the sale of agricultural products The farm must NOT be registered as a Permitted Medium Farm Operation (MFO) or Permitted Large Farm Operation (LFO) | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | $15,000 | 3/4/24 | This grant can cover the costs of equipment, supplies, infrastructure, marketing, research, and/or workforce development costs that relate to the following project categories: Diversifying farm products, including continuing with a diversification project that began in the last 5 years Transitioning from one form of farming to another, including continuing with a transition that began in the last 5 years New processing or scaling of current processing of farm products Developing an accessory on-farm business | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:10 | ||
| Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets | The Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant | Dairy farmers, processors, and producer associations. | Vermont | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 2/22/24 | The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant program, which will provide grants for dairy farmers, processors, and/or producer associations to take actionable steps to improve the safety of dairy products. Projects funded through this program will support increased production safety standards with the goal of accessing new markets. Projects that increase marketability of dairy products will be prioritized. Activities covered by this grant include accessing technical assistance, audits, food safety plan development, training, testing fees, and certain infrastructure upgrades. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:12 | ||
| Illinois Departmenr of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) | community based energy providers across the state of Illinois | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $600,000 | 2/23/24 | The goal of the program is to establish a network of community based energy providers across the state of Illinois. These providers will offer community education, outreach, and recruitment services to encourage eligible individuals to participate in the clean energy workforce and contractor development programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:16 | ||
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program | New Jersey team of no less than three (3), full-time entrepreneurs leading the proposed venture, half must be first-time entrepreneurs; work must be in a target industry (high tech, manufacturing, aviation, energy, cleantech, autonomous vehicles, life science, hemp, IT, finance, insurance, digital media, non-retail food or beverage, advanced transportation or logistics) | New Jersey | Grant - Government: State | $400,000 | TBA June 2024 | The Innovation Fellows program will support would-be entrepreneurs, particularly diverse entrepreneurs, with “income replacement” grants. This resource creates an opportunity for the entrepreneurs to pursue unique startup business ventures with the security of initial income replacement funding in the two-year ideation and formation period of their businesses. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/17/2024 3:29:28 | ||
| MassVentures | START Grant | The SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Grants helps Massachusetts-based startups convert research developed under SBIR and STTR contracts into businesses and jobs in Massachusetts. | Massachusettes | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | START offers MA-based, SBIR Phase II companies grants and business guidance to help them commercialize their technologies. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:20 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development | Global Access Program (GAP) | Pennsylvania small business seeking to export | Pennsylvannia | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | GAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD) and provides up to $10,000 per award period to qualifying Pennsylvania companies to reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with specific export promotion activities, including: overseas and domestic trade show participation, overseas trade mission participation, foreign market sales trip, subscription to US DOC services, translation/interpreter fees, website internationalization, shipping sample products, and compliance testing. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/19/2024 4:16:52 | ||
| Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) program | Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) i | Life and health science companies willing to partner with a UB researcher | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 3/1/24 | The University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) is a project cost-sharing grant program funded by Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) program, designed to drive the growth of life and health science businesses in New York State. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/8/2024 1:58:33 | ||
| Onondaga County, New York | Onondaga County Agritourism Grant Program | Agritourism operations in New York state | New York | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $100,000 | Rolling | These grants may be used to cover a variety of projects to grow and enhance agritourism operations in four general categories: Improve, Expand, Initiate and Market. Funds may be used for projects or programs such as expanding or diversifying operations, improving safety and ease of access, or adding... Reference: 2024 Onondaga County Agritourism Grant Program – New York | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:24 | ||
| Virginia Economic Development Partnership | Jobs Investment Program | Virginia employers that directly or indirectly derive 51% or more of their revenue from out-of-state sources; creating new jobs and requiring training, retraining, or upskilling employees | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) is a discretionary program that provides funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change to reduce the human resource development costs for new companies, expanding companies, and companies retraining their employees. Funding for each net new full-time job created or full-time employee retrained is based on a customized budget determined by an assessment of the company’s recruiting and training activities, as well as the project’s expected benefit to the Commonwealth. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/23/2024 2:34:45 | ||
| Virginia Career Works | Incumbent Worker Training Program | Virginia employers | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | varies | Rolling | The Incumbent Worker Training Program is designed for employers who need to upgrade their current employees’ skills. This need could be triggered by new management, new hardware, new software, or other business challenges. Employers use the training provider or curriculum of their choice, including multiple training modules over the course of a year or even train-the-trainer. Applications are reviewed on a “first-come, first-serve” basis and are subject to funding availability. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/23/2024 2:41:13 | ||
| Arizona Department of Agriculture | Resiliant Food Grant | Arizona small businsses operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted agricultural products, whose activities are primarily focused for the benefit of local and regional producers | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 03/01/2024 | The RFSI program supports the development of the middle-of-the-supply-chain for Arizona-based food and farm businesses. Funds amy be used for equipment and infrastructure that supports expanding capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of local food products including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/19/2024 3:29:37 | ||
| The Women’s Business Development Council | Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program | Waterbury, Connecticut small business; in operation at least one year; record of annual sales/revenue in the last twelve months greater than $25,000 and less than $2,000,000 | Waterbury, Connecticut | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $10,000 | Rolling | The Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program is designed to help businesses in the City of Waterbury, Connecticut grow. Grants will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. Funds cannot be used towards operating expenses (e.g. inventory, on-going marketing expenses, salaries), real estate improvements (e.g. construction costs), reimbursement for past purchases or debt repayment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/20/2024 12:11:22 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grants | Wyoming small business seeking to export a product or qualifying service that has at least 51% U.S. content | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | 9/29/24 | STEP grants will reimburse 75% of eligible exporting expenses, including: Registration fees and booth space for trade shows; Trade mission fees; Currency exchange fees: Other associated and allowable travel expenses; Fees for shipping samples, equipment, materials in support of attending a foreign trade event; Cost of compliance testing an existing product for entry into an export market; Website translation into foreign language, search engine optimization, and localization services | See More Details on Funder's Website | 1/31/2024 1:05:11 | ||
| Wyoming Business Council | Market Expansion Grants | Wyoming-based small business (or with a significant nexus/physical presence in Wyoming and 50% of employees within the state) seeking to entre new domestic markets outside Wyoming | Wyoming | Grant - Government: State | $4,000 | 9/29/24 | The Market Expansion Grant (previously known as the Trade Show and Market Expansion or TSME grant) helps defray costs of market expansion activities, inlcuding: Trade show booth related expenses, shipping products and/or exhibitor booth materials; marketing materials specifically tailored for the event; custom booth materials; and trade show travel, lodging, and advertising costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/5/2024 11:23:57 | ||
| Nantucket Chamber of Commerce | Rock Solid Grant Program | The current or proposed business must be for-profit, with primary operations on Nantucket. If the application is for an existing business, it must have generated revenue and profit in the previous calendar year. If the application is for a new business, there must be a well-developed business plan for producing revenue in the current calendar year. Businesses that have received prior grants are eligible, although priority will be given to those who have not already benefited from this grant program. | Massachusettes | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 2/29/24 | The Rock Solid grants, funded in part by the Town of Nantucket and ReMain Ventures, began in the fall of 2020 as a way to assist Nantucket businesses during a difficult economic period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants have continued and expanded since then to include five rounds of Rock Solid and one specific technology-focused grant cycle called Tap Into Technology. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/5/2024 11:24:04 | ||
| ScaleUp West Virginia | SBIR/STTR Assistance Program | your company must be located in one of the 40 West Virginia counties eligible for funding through TechConnect West Virginia’s ScaleUp West Virginia program and meet all the eligibility requirements of the federal agency to which the company’s SBIR or STTR application will be directed. | Virginia | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Through resources provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the State of West Virginia, TechConnect West Virginia has created The ScaleUp West Virginia SBIR/STTR Assistance Fund. Limited funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to support West Virginia-based companies’ need for outside expertise in developing and submitting successful SBIR or STTR applications. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/6/2024 2:57:15 | ||
| The West Virginia Small Business Development Center | West Virginia SBIR/STTR Entrepreneurship & Innovation Investment Fund | The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs provide R&D financial resources to U.S. small businesses of about $1.2 billion annually. Through these programs, eleven federal agencies provide funding for a wide range of proposal topic areas. These programs provide excellent opportunities to nurture the development of innovative businesses in West Virginia, foster job creation, and enable economic development and diversification. | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $2,500 | Rolling | This opportunity offsets the cost of professional proposal preparation services for Phase I applicants. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/6/2024 9:15:23 | ||
| West Virginia Small Business Development Center | Innovation Technology (In-Tech) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment (EII) Fund SBIR/STTR Matching Grant | West Virginia small business that has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II | West Virginia | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | 7/31/24 | In order to foster job creation and economic development in the state, and to stimulate SBIR and STTR activity in West Virginia, the SBIR Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund provides grants to eligible small businesses to support the preparation of competitive proposals, and to match funds received through SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards, up to $100,00 for Phase I awards and $200,000 for Phase II awards. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:31 | ||
| The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) Reference: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – South Carolina | Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Producers, industry, or community based organizations involved in specialty crop productions | South Carolina | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 2/23/25 | Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds will be made available to South Carolina from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the 2024 fiscal year budget to be administered by SCDA. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/8/2024 6:19:32 | ||
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Wildlife Habitat Grant Program | Any local, state, federal or tribal units of government, profit or non-profit groups or individuals | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 3/18/24 | Priorities include: Develop or maintain wildlife openings. Develop and maintain or contribute to large (>250 acres) grassland or savanna complexes. Develop and update water control structures and dikes at managed waterfowl and wetland areas. Early successional forest Maintain forest heterogeneity | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:33 | ||
| Empire State Development and LISC | East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program - Round 4 | Small businesses in East Buffalo within the following designated areas: Main Street (properties fronting on both sides) south to North Street; North Street (properties fronting on south side) east to Michigan Avenue; Michigan Ave (properties fronting on east side) south to I-190; I-190 east to the Norfolk-Southern RR overpass and the Buffalo River; Buffalo River east to the City of Buffalo border; and City of Buffalo border north to Main Street, (excluding the University at Buffalo South campus). | Buffalo, New York | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The $3 million program will provide grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to eligible small businesses in a designated area of East Buffalo to help largely minority-owned establishments rebound from the social and economic impacts of the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue. We will begin accepting applications on March 15, 2024, on a first come first served basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/25/2024 1:28:24 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | ESD Grant Funds | • For-profit businesses • Not-for-profit corporations • Business improvement districts • Local development corporations • Public benefit corporations (including industrial development agencies • Economic development organizations • Research and academic institutions • Technology parks • Municipalities, counties • Regional planning councils • Tourist attractions • Community facilities • Incubators | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Capital grant funding is available for capital-based economic development projects intended to create or retain jobs; prevent, reduce or eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and/or increase business or economic activity in a community or Region. Funding will be allocated to projects, including priority projects identified by the Regional Councils, identified as significant, regionally supported and capable of stimulating economic investment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 6:51:48 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | Excelsior Jobs Program | • For-profit businesses • Not-for-profit corporations • Business improvement districts • Local development corporations • Public benefit corporations (including industrial development agencies • Economic development organizations • Research and academic institutions • Technology parks • Municipalities, counties • Regional planning councils • Tourist attractions • Community facilities • Incubators | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Excelsior Jobs Program provides job creation and investment incentives to firms in strategic industries such as software development, scientific research and development, financial services, agriculture, manufacturing, back office, distribution, life sciences, music production and entertainment companies. Firms in these industries that create new jobs or retain existing jobs and make a significant capital investment are eligible to apply. Enhanced tax credits are available for “green projects” in the manufacturing, software development, scientific research and development, and agriculture strategic industries. “Green project” is defined in program regulations. Additionally, effective April 8, 2021, an enhanced investment tax credit and childcare services tax credit component were introduced for childcare expenses for projects operating in a qualified strategic industry. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 6:53:38 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | Market New York | • For-profit businesses • Not-for-profit corporations • Business improvement districts • Local development corporations • Public benefit corporations (including industrial development agencies • Economic development organizations • Research and academic institutions • Technology parks • Municipalities, counties • Regional planning councils • Tourist attractions • Community facilities • Incubators | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Market New York is a grant program established to strengthen tourism and attract visitors to New York State by promoting destinations, attractions and special events. Funding is available for tourism marketing initiatives, capital/construction projects and the recruitment and/or execution of special events, including meetings, conferences, conventions, festivals, agritourism/craft beverage events, athletic competitions and consumer and industry trade shows. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 7:39:40 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | Market New York - Tourism Grant Program | Entities that may apply for funding include: Not-for-profit corporations Municipalities Tourism promotional agencies (TPAs) Public benefit corporations and for-profit companies | New York | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | Rolling | Market New York is a grant program that supports regionally themed marketing projects that promote tourism destinations, attractions and special events, as well as tourism facility capital improvement projects. Additionally, eligible projects include the hosting, coordination and execution of special events new to New York State, and the promotion of agritourism and craft beverage tourism. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:41 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | The Better Buffalo Fund (BBF) | The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is open to adaptive reuse or infill capital projects located in downtown Buffalo development areas within a half-mile walking distance of Buffalo transit stops on Bailey Avenue, Grant Street, Main Street, Niagara Street, Utica Street and Fillmore Avenue corridors | Buffalo, New York | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | Rolling | The Better Buffalo Fund (BBF) aims to create vibrant, mixed-use, high-density neighborhoods. It is focused on supporting projects that encourage density and growth along transportation corridors and revitalize neighborhood commercial districts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:44 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund | Life science research | New York | Grant - Government: State | $4,000,000 | Rolling | The $40 million Biodefense Commercialization Fund was created to encourage and accelerate the development and commercialization of solutions for serious infectious disease threats, including COVID-19 and its variants, while fostering the creation of new life science businesses and supporting industry growth. The Fund has offered grants to startup companies and academic institutions that are developing promising diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and such other innovations as epidemiological surveillance tools, environmental controls, and clinical care advances that address or mitigate infectious disease threats. For the current application period, New York State seeks applications focusing on the specific areas of interest highlighted below in the section titled Areas of Interest. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:48 | ||
| Empire State Development (ESD) | Regional Council Capital Fund Program (ESD Grants – REDC) | Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses; not-for-profit corporations; business improvement districts; local development corporations; public benefit corporations (including industrial development agencies); economic development organizations; research and academic institutions; incubators; technology parks; municipalities; counties; regional planning councils; tourist attractions; and community facilities. | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | Capital grant funding from the Regional Council Capital Fund is available through the State‘s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, which helps drive regional and local economic development across New York State in cooperation with 10 Regional Economic Development Councils (“Regional Councils”). Capital grant funding is available for capital-based economic development projects intended to create or retain jobs; prevent, reduce or eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and/or increase business or economic activity in a community or Region. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 10:22:44 | ||
| New York Power Authority (NYPA) | ReCharge New York Power Program | Businesses and Not-for-Profit Corporations are eligible to apply. The program is not available to sports venues, retail businesses, gaming or entertainment related establishments, and places of overnight accommodations. | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | ReCharge New York (RNY) is a statewide economic development power program designed to retain or create jobs through allocations of lower cost electricity to businesses and Not-for-Profit Corporations. There is also power available to be allocated to businesses that plan to expand operations in the state or are looking to relocate to New York State. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 8:32:52 | ||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge | Colleges and Universities • Food and Beverage Processing • Health Care Facilities • Manufacturing • Mining and Extraction • Municipal Facilities • Not-For-Profit and Private Institutions • Office Buildings • Public and Private K-12 Schools • Retail • State and Local Governments • Warehouse and Distribution Facilities • Wastewater Treatment Plants | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge program provides grant funding between $500k and 5 million to fund single projects or project portfolios that reduce carbon emissions for large commercial and industrial customers. Projects can include energy efficiency or process efficiency measures, on-site generation, beneficial electrification, carbon capture, or other proven efficiency or renewable energy technologies. Applications will be evaluated in two categories: Category A will focus on beneficial electrification, carbon capture, utilization and storage, process emission reduction, and low-carbon fuel projects and Category B will focus on more traditional measures. Applicants are required to commit to a carbon savings goal and provide detail on projects that can achieve that goal. Applications are primarily evaluated on their overall carbon savings goal and their project plans. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 7:51:02 | ||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | Carbon Neutral Economic Development Program | Commercial Facilities, Food Processing Facilities, Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Public and Private K-12 schools, Colleges and Universities, Healthcare Facilities, Agricultural Facilities, Municipalities (Local Government), State Agencies & Other State Government, Not-for-profit Corporations, Private Developers, Mixed Use, Warehouse and Distribution Facilities. | New York | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The purpose of this program is to support the planning, design and installation of economic development projects to operate at carbon neutral or net zero energy performance, or to achieve significant greenhouse gas emissions or greenhouse gas equivalent emissions reductions. The program is designed to target projects that align with the Region’s or the State’s Economic Development and Energy Priorities and offers the customer phased incentive payments. The Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development program is offered as a competitive program for exemplary, highly replicable, and resilient carbon neutral, net zero energy, or highly impactful emissions reduction projects. Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development program supports projects in three categories for facility-level or community-level carbon neutral or net zero energy performance, or for large commercial, institutional, or industrial sites to significantly reduce emissions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/7/2024 7:49:03 | ||
| New York State | Craft Beverage Micro Grant Program | Businesses licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority to manufacture beverage alcohol in the State of New York; with one or more of the following licenses issued by the NYS Liquor Authority: DW 301 Winery, FW 302 Farm Winery, MW 307 Micro Farm Winery; D 101 Brewer, MI 101 Micro Brewery, FD 106 Farm Brewery, MR 210 Restaurant Brewer; DA 201 Distiller Class A, DA 206 Distiller Class A-1, DB 202 Distiller Class B, DB 205 Distiller Class B-1, DC 204 Distiller Class C, DD 207 Farm Distiller Class D; CD 304 Cider Producer, CF 309 Farm Cidery; MD 312 Mead Producer, FY 313 Farm Meadery | New York | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | ESD’s Craft Beverage Micro Grant Program aims to increase the production capacity, business infrastructure and profitability of businesses licensed to produce wine, beer, spirits, hard cider and mead by providing matching funds for equipment purchases and facility upgrades. The Program grant is a 50/50 matching grant. For example, a $100,000 investment could receive up to a $50,000 matching grant from ESD. Equity is defined as cash injected into the project by the Applicant or by investors (may not be in-kind, borrowed funds or government funds). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/8/2024 12:43:59 | ||
| Stony Brook Research Foundation | Technology Grants for Small Business | Small business in Nassau or Suffolk County, New York that has been awarded an SBIR/STTR grant after 5/2/2014 | New York | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 4/30/2025 | Administered by the Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this grant will reimburse up to 20% of the cost for eligible laboratory equipment purchased by SBIR winning companies up to a maximum of $50,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/4/2024 12:26:57 | ||
| The Leon County Division of Tourism | 2024 Bicentennial Special Event Grant – Florida | The intent of the Special Events Grant Program is to provide funding assistance for events that attract overnight visitors to Tallahassee/Leon County and create business for the commercial lodging industry, (hotels/motels, condominiums, short-term vacation rentals), as well as restaurants, retail es... Reference: 2024 Bicentennial Special Event Grant – Florida https://grantsforus.io | Florida | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 2/16/24 | The Leon Country Tourist Development Council (TDC) was created pursuant to the State of Florida Local Option Tourist Development Act and Leon County Ordinance #88-01. The TDC administers funds collected from a local option tourist development tax (TDT) on transient lodging sales. i.e. hotels/motels, etc. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:53 | ||
| Arizona Commerce Authority | Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Grant | Arizona semiconductor and hard-materials manufacturing startups moving towards the commercialization of unique, innovative technology or a scientific solution to a marketplace issue(s) in the following industries: Semiconductor, Advanced Materials/Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace/Defense, MedTech, Clean tech / Renewable Energy, Information Technology – Hardware | Arizona | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University have partnered to provide access to discounted shared semiconductor fabrication and characterization equipment with pilot-scale capabilities for those companies that are not presently users or are small users of the facilities. With a 1:1 funding match for ASU’s Core Facility usage (up to $75,000 per company), participants in the program are provided with a 1:1 funding match, lowering entry financial barriers by half. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/19/2024 5:10:50 | ||
| Meridian Township | Meridian Township Green Grant Program 2024 – Michigan | Schools, businesses, congregations, neighborhood organizations, clubs, and others are all encouraged to submit project proposals. Project proposals should focus on supporting green infrastructure in the community. Green infrastructure includes vegetation, soil, and other elements and practices that restore the natural processes required to manage water and create healthier urban environments | Michigan | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 3/15/24 | This program was first launched in 2021 and was inspired by local interest in wetland protection, flooding prevention, outdoor education, climate action, native planting, and other initiatives. Though the money for these grants is approved by the Township Board, it is the Meridian Township Environmental Commission who administers them. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/30/2024 7:59:58 | ||
| Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the statewide Community Development Financial Institution Network | Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance grant program | Philadelphia businesses. Minority-owned businesses operating in lower income communities already struggling with higher than average crime rates will be prioritized. | Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $10,000 | Rolling | Hundreds of small business owners in Philadelphia neighborhoods could snag a slice of grant money set aside by a federal COVID-19 relief program with some state support | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:44:58 | ||
| The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources | 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). | Maine Agricultural producers and commodity groups | Maine | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 3/18/24 | Funded applications may be for projects designed to develop and implement research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, food safety and security, education, increased knowledge and consumption, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, conservation, product development, food agricultural practices, good handling practices and/or good manufacturing practices. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual. Single organizations, institutions, and individuals are encouraged to participate as project partners. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/28/2024 12:53:50 | ||
| Iowa Economic Development | Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program | Iowa small businesses (fewer than 75 employees) with projects relating to small-scale meat processing, licensed custom lockers and mobile slaughter units; have completed a CIRAS assessment; holds a current license from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) or an establishment that documents it is actively working with IDALS to obtain a license (per IDALS/Meat & Poultry Inspection Service. | Iowa | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 4/18/24 | Eligible projects include: Expanding, refurbishing an existing, or establishing a new business in the areas of: State inspected or federally inspected small-scale meat processing business, Licensed custom locker, or Mobile slaughter unit; Renting or purchasing buildings, refrigeration facilities, freezer facilities or equipment necessary to expand processing capacity. This includes projects for: Mobile slaughter or refrigeration units used exclusively for meat or poultry processing by a federally inspected, small-scale meat processing business; Licensed custom lockers; Mobile slaughter units; State inspected small-scale meat processing business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 2/27/2024 6:55:12 | ||
| Florida Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technologies | Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund | Early stage Florida company with tech or tech-enabled unique, innovative or disruptive solution; scalable business model; MVP and/or launced product and customer base; high revenue growth potential | Florida | OTHER - See notes for specifics | $1,000,000 | Rolling | The Institute provides equity financing to qualified Florida-based companies through its Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund. The investment-related affairs of the Institute are managed by Florida Funders, an investment firm that is headquartered in Tampa with a footprint throughout the state. Florida Funders oversees the Institute's portfolio of 60+ companies, and invests in early-stage innovation companies utilizing a hybrid approach to investing that includes a venture capital fund and a crowdfunding platform. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/14/2024 9:45:02 | ||
| St. Clair County, Michigan Economic Development Association | Emerge Fund/Entrepreneurial Grant Program | open to startups and businesses that have been open for two years or less. In addition, businesses must have ten or fewer employees and under $1 million in revenue to qualify for funds. | Michigan | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 3/22/24 | The grant targets startups and existing ventures with less than two years since incorporation, ten or fewer employees, and revenue under $1 million. With a maximum request of $5,000 per applicant, funds can be utilized for diverse purposes including market feasibility studies, website development, patent filings, marketing, equipment purchase, and legal or CPA services. However, salary or income expenses are excluded. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/5/2024 7:00:48 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development | Middlesex County Revitalization Commission’s (MCRC) 2024 Business Operating Grants Program | Small businesses in Middlesex County. | Connecticut | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | 3/31/24 | The Middlesex County Revitalization Commission is offering grants of up to $25,000 to qualified small businesses in Middlesex County. The grants are designed to provide operating assistance for small businesses to continue operations and keep residents employed. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/5/2024 7:06:19 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development | 2024 Bridge Bucks Program | Retail, retail services, and restaurant businesses located in East Haddam and Haddam. | Connecticut | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, $10 Bridge Bucks coupons will be distributed to eligible businesses to share with customers, encouraging them to shop, despite the traffic delays, and redeem the Bridge Bucks on their next visit. The program is designed to boost sales for the businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the construction-related disruptions. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/5/2024 7:06:14 | ||
| Arlington County Industrial Development Authority | Arlington Innovation Fund - Catalyst Grant Program | Startups with principal office in Arlington, Virginia (includes home-based businsses); at least one full-time employee; raised a minimum of $25,000 but no more than $1,000,000; dveloping an innovative technology product | Virginia | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 3/10/24 | The Catalyst Grant Program, a tool to help increase funding for early-stage technology startups through technical assistance and non-dilutive, co-investment grants ranging from $25,000 – $50,000. These grants allow companies to extend their runway of funding and gain access to larger venture capital rounds, expanding their customer base, employment and operations. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/6/2024 2:07:40 | ||
| Duluth Economic Development Authority | Marketing Match Grants | Duluth businesses; no more than 25 FTE employees; revenue for at least 6 months at time of submission; negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | 4/29/24 | This is a reimbursement program to support small businesses with their marketing efforts. Applicants must have a marketing plan establishing their need for eligible marketing products funded by the matching reimbursable grant. Applicants must partner with a marketing agency for product development. Grant will cover a range of advertising avenues including print, digital, social media, and video marketing, promotional materials or even new businss signage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 2:31:05 | ||
| Illinois Science and Technology Coalition and Illinois Department of Commerce | Illinois Innovation Vouchers | Ilinois-based business with an innovation and willing to partner with an Institute of Higher Education for their R&D needs | Illinois | Grant - Government: State | $75,000 | Rolling | The Illinois Innovation Voucher program helps businesses forge collaborative partnerships with Illinois top-tier researchers from our world-class institutions of higher education, leveraging their research capabilities, facilities, and expertise to drive innovation that propels business forward. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 4/24/2024 2:26:08 | ||
| Nebraska Deparment of Economic Development and GROW Nebraska Foundation | Small Business Assisistance Act (SBAA) Start-Up Grants | Nebraska residents seeking to start a small business, or have a business less than two years old, AND that have: earned no more than $55,000 in previous calendar year; a personal net worth of no more than $200,000 – excluding primary residence; and does not have an ownership interest in any other business. | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | Rolling | Grants can be used for eligible business purposes including, but not limited to: startup costs, working capital, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, or purchase/renovation of an eligible place of business that is not for passive real estate investment purposes. Review will favor applicants that have a business plan, are working with a resource provider, and will be located in an underserved geography. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:03:03 | |||
| Nebraska Deparment of Economic Development and GROW Nebraska Foundation | Small Business Assistance Act (SBAA) - Existing Small Business Grant | Owner of Nebraska small business that is less than 5 years old, and: Gross revenue grew no more than 25% over most recently completed calendar year; Individual personal net worth no more than $200,000 – excluding primary residence; no ownership interest in any other business | Grant - Government: State | $12,500 | Rolling | Grants can be used for eligible business purposes including, but not limited to: startup costs, working capital, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, or purchase/renovation of an eligible place of business that is not for passive real estate investment purposes. Review will favor applicants that have a business plan, are working with a resource provider, and will be located in an underserved geography. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:03:05 | |||
| Nebraska Deparment of Economic Development | Intern Nebraska Grant Program (InternNE) | Nebraska employers | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $7,500 | Rolling | InternNE aims to connect students and employers statewide by reimbursing eligible internship expenses with the goal of retaining talent within the state. Interns must be in grade 11 or 12, college/university students, or enrolled in some other form of higher education/certified training institution. A business may request up to $7,500 per internship and will be required to provide a match equal to the grant amount per Internship. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/18/2024 2:43:57 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Nebraska small business, in operation at least one year, that is seeking to begin exporting | Nebraska | Grant - Government: State | $24,999 | Rolling | This program will reimburse participant companies for approved activities associated with international marketing initiatives with a 25% applicant match required. Applicants may receive reimbursement for travel to domestic or international trade shows or missions ($10,000), marketing/translation ($6,000), compliance testing ($6,000), website optimization and globalization ($6,000). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 5/3/2024 1:04:05 | ||
| The North Dakota Department of Commerce | The Automate ND Grant Program | To be eligible, the business must: Be registered in North Dakota Be a Primary Sector Certified business, such as manufacturing or agricultural processing. Have fewer than 500 employees Complete a third-party feasibility study that assesses the project’s impact on productivity, workforce needs, and return on investment. | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 5/30/24 | The North Dakota Department of Commerce is launching a grant program to help businesses use more automation as a way to boost productivity in the face of a workforce shortage. The Automate ND Grant Program will cover up to 50% of the cost of purchasing or leasing machinery, equipment and software for automation projects. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 3/21/2024 10:46:19 | |||
| City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department | Small Business Renewal | A business that is an independent locally owned, non-chain business, open to the general public, with no less than $1,000 and no more than $2,000,000 in annual net revenue, has no more than 30 FTE (full-time equivalent) employees, and has a property – or a lease that requires them to maintain damage to the property or make tenant improvements – that has been damaged by crime or vandalism (police report may be requested in some cases) or needs a qualifying tenant improvement to enhance market share. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | 4/2/24 | Tacoma, Washington’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the city’s Small Business Renewal grant. The program aims to help small businesses cover damage repair and upgrades to their physical locations. There are two awards businesses can apply for: the Tacoma Community College Damage Repair, which covers up to $5,000 to cover storefront damage occurring since January 1, 2022, and the Impact Upgrade award, which covers up to $10,000 for eligible improvements like safety upgrades or ADA access. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:02 | |||
| Diverse Erie | Small Business Fund | Pennsylvania-based BIPOC-owned businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | 4/19/24 | Diverse Erie is currently offering small grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act to small businesses in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The Mini Grant series is available to for-profit, BIPOC-owned businesses that also serve BIPOC communities throughout Erie County. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:05 | |||
| City of Bakersfield | Business Security Improvements Grant | Bakersfield businesses and non-profits implementing improvements such as installing alarm systems, security cameras, lighting, gates/fencing and repairing damaged or destroyed windows | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | Rolling | The City of Bakersfield’s Business Security Improvements Grant program provides public funds for improvements such as installing alarm systems, security cameras, lighting, gates/fencing and repairing damaged or destroyed windows. The grants will be available to businesses and non-profits within the focus area in the City of Bakersfield to offsa fileet the cost of security improvements | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:45:13 | |||
| New Mexico Economic Development Department | Science and Technology Business Startup Grant | New Mexico based for profit science or technology company in the one of the following industry sectors: Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Manufacturing, Sustainable and Green Energy; with a unique product and high growth potential | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $25,000 | TBA September 2024 | The S&T grants assist early-stage companies developing a unique product with strong growth potential. These funds may be used to cover expenses related to business development such as marketing, customer acquisition, patent filing fees, conference travel, etc. This grant provides recipients much needed resources to commercialize their technology in their compnay's early stage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:02:48 | ||
| New Mexico International Trade Alliance | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | New Mexico small business, in oepration at least one year, exporting goods or services with at least 51% U.S. content | New Mexico | Grant - Government: State | $7,500 | TBA October 2024 | The STEP Grant is a reimbursement grant program that helps New Mexico companies gain or grow international sales. Companies may use NM STEP Grant funds for: International trade shows/missions; global website optimization/translation; foreign product registration; international business matchmaking; international market research. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:08 | ||
| Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic (DEED) | Promise Act Grant Program | Businesses whose primary location is in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake or St. Louis counties or the Tribal nations of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake (District I) and Mille Lacs (District II) within Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 5/21/24 | Funds may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment and other similar expenses that occur in the regular course of business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:45:22 | |||
| The Advanced Technology Working Group (ATWG), in partnership with NYSERDA | Call For Advanced Technology Concept Papers | innovative and commercially viable grid-enhancing technologies | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 4/26/24 | The Advanced Technology Working Group (ATWG) seeks concept papers for innovative and commercially viable grid-enhancing technologies that can contribute to improving and modernizing the New York electricity grid. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:11 | |||
| Arize Federal Credit Union and Centre County Government | SpringBoard | businesses in Centre County | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,500 | 4/12/24 | A $2,500 grant and a one-year membership to SpringBoard will be awarded to these entrepreneurs to help grow or scale their businesses. The SpringBoard membership includes full access to the coworking space, conference room rentals and SpringBoard workshops and programming. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:17 | |||
| Colorado Enterprise Fund | The Boulder County Small Business Grants Program | Boulder small businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 4/19/24 | The Boulder County Small Business Grants Program will provide a total of $225,000 in grants through this one-time competitive grant program. Applications will be open until Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. Grant awards are scheduled to be announced and distributed in June 2024. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-08-2024 1:40:58 | |||
| City of Somerville logo | Small Business Vitality Grant | The Business must be physically located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The Business must have opened a new storefront to the public on or after January 2023, or has leased a vacant space and is intending to open a new storefront in 2024. The Business must be a physical (brick-and-mortar) storefront; home-based businesses are not eligible. The Business must have fewer than 20 full-time employees. The Business must have a lease agreement for at least one year following the grant award. The Business must be operating in 5 or fewer locations. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 5/15/24 | The City of Somerville’s New Small Business Vitality Grant offers up to 12 months of rental support for physical storefronts, with a maximum of $50,000. Eligibility for the New Small Business Vitality Grant is limited to newly established storefronts, with a start date no earlier than January 2023. Beneficiaries will receive reimbursements for both past and impending rent payments. To qualify, businesses must employ fewer than 20 full-time staff and engage in a lease agreement that commenced no earlier than January 2023. Grant amounts are tailored to individual needs, based on fair market rental prices. In return for this financial support, grant recipients are expected to prioritize hiring within the Somerville, MA community, particularly focusing on individuals from low to moderate-income backgrounds when feasible and appropriate. Additionally, businesses are required to strive to maintain operational status for a minimum of one-year post-grant receipt. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 04-09-2024 8:45:42 | |||
| City of Somerville Economic Development Division | Small Business Vitality Grant | Massachusetts based newly established commercial storefronts, with a start date no earlier than January 2023 | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $50,000 | 5/15/24 | The City of Somerville’s New Small Business Vitality Grant offers up to 12 months of rental support for physical storefronts, with a maximum of $50,000. Eligibility for the New Small Business Vitality Grant is limited to newly established storefronts, with a start date no earlier than January 2023. Beneficiaries will receive reimbursements for both past and impending rent payments. To qualify, businesses must employ fewer than 20 full-time staff and engage in a lease agreement that commenced no earlier than January 2023. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:20 | |||
| Maryland Commercee | Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program | To be eligible, a business must demonstrate among the following: That their operations or shipments are primarily reliant on the use of or access to the Port of Baltimore; That their business operations or shipments have been hindered or halted entirely due to the reduced operations of the Port of Baltimore; That their principal business operations are located in the State or they will use any program funds for their operations within the State; and That the business has at least 2 full-time equivalent W-2 employees, but fewer than 500 full-time or equivalent workers in Maryland. | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $100,000 | 5/6/24 | The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Fund is a funding resource operated by the Maryland Department of Commerce (Commerce) to support temporary economic and financial relief for eligible businesses impacted by the disruption of operations to the Port of Baltimore. To be eligible for assistance from the fund, eligible businesses must demonstrate economic and financial injury incurred after March 26, 2024 and resulting from the disruption to the operations to the Port of Baltimore through: | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:03:26 | |||
| Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust | SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Grants | Puerto Rico-based small business that has been awarded an SBIR/STTR Phase I | Puerto Rico | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 15 days prior to SBIR/STTR Phase I due date | Small businesses receiving a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award will receive a dollar-to-dollar matching grant from the Trust, up to $100,000. Awardees may utilize the matching grant for any expenditure allowed by the SBIR/STTR funding agency, plus other expenditures not normally covered by the SBIR/STTR program such as the purchase of equipment, intellectual property protection/patent costs, commercialization/ marketing costs, and other costs related to raising venture capital. All expenses covered by the matching grant must be incurred in Puerto Rico. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:05:12 | ||
| Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust | SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Grants | Puerto Rico-based small business applying for SBIR/STTR Phase II | Puerto Rico | Grant - Government: State | $200,000 | 15 days prior to SBIR/STTR Phase II due date | Upon approval of the Phase II award contract, for Year 1 the Trust will provide up to the first $100,000 in three installments. For Year 2, the Trust will provide an additional match of up to $100,000, subject to a $0.10 -to-dollar, $10,000, match obtained from awardees from private sources of funding. Match may come from private investors, non-profits or strategic partners. Awardees may use grant for direct costs allowed by the SBIR/STTR agency, plus other expenditures not normally covered by SBIR/STTR such as the purchase of equipment, intellectual property protection/patent costs, commercialization/ marketing costs, and other costs related to raising venture capital. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:05:14 | ||
| Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust | Advanced Research Grants Program | Puerto Rico-based startups and established companies developing products in Aerospace, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Clean Energy and Technologies, Electronics, Environment, Information Technology, Medical Devices/Clinical Trials | Puerto Rico | Grant - Government: State | $150,000 | TBA July 2024 | The Advanced Research Grant provides proof-of-concept funding to advance locally developed science and technology projects to a point where these will be able to be further developed through alternate sources of funding (e.g., federal R&D funding, angel and private investments, etc.) and/or commercialization. Funds may be used for personnel costs, fringe benefits, consultant fees, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, subwards, and indirect costs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:05:17 | ||
| The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) | Food-related technologies | Grant - Government: State | $500,000 | 6/5/24 | This new, one-time USDA funding will support the middle of the supply chain - meaning everything in between farm production and retail. This includes aggregation, distribution, manufacturing, processing, storing, transporting, wholesale, and value-add. The grant focuses on increasing resilience in the supply chain, supporting market development and new market opportunities, development of value-added products, and fair prices, better wages, and safe job opportunities. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:45:34 | |||
| American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Entertainment Business Interruption Fund (BIF) | To qualify, businesses must be a for-profit business with $3 million or less in annual gross revenue, at least 70% of revenue must come from the entertainment industry and have experienced economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to present. | Grant - Government: Federal | $25,000 | 5/24/24 | The application process for this program contains multiple stages of validation. You must first meet the program’s minimum eligibility requirements in order to be considered for a grant. Important Note: Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a grant award. Once you are determined to be eligible for this program, your application will then go through final validation to determine if you are approved or declined for funding. A member of Lendistry’s team will reach out to you directly via email and phone call if additional documents or information is needed to complete this process. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:05:38 | |||
| Town of Hamden | State and Local Recovery Fund Small Business Grant Program | To qualify, businesses must be based in Hamden, have been operating since 2019, and demonstrate a negative economic impact from the pandemic. | Grant - Government: State | $12,500 | 5/31/24 | The Small Business Grant Program, managed by the Town’s Department of Economic and Community Development, aims to support small businesses that have been, and continue to be, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:06:19 | |||
| The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office | The Entertainment Business Interruption Fund | Qualifications include having $3 million or less in annual gross revenue, with at least 70 percent of revenue coming from the entertainment industry. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | 5/24/24 | The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office just unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to support local small businesses that were harmed by COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood Double Strikes. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:11:55 | |||
| The City of Youngstown | Small Businesses Boost Grant | Youngstown, Ohio based small businesses | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | 5/31/24 | The Small Business Boost Program, managed by The Intentional Development Group with funds provided by the City of Youngstown, will help boost the economic impact of Small Businesses within the City of Youngstown. Those businesses that are eligible for funding will also be required to go through a technical assistance program to build capacity and ensure future success. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:11:59 | |||
| Next Level Business Grants | Keep West Monroe Beautiful | Monroe, Louisiana based businesses willing to provide matching funds | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $500 | 5/10/24 | Keep West Monroe Beautiful is offering two $250 grant awards and one $500 grant award to businesses located within the West Monroe City Limits. Funds can be used to take your business to the Next Level by improving the facade or exterior appearance of your business. Examples of projects could include new paint, landscaping, signage, lighting, etc. Business owners must provide 1:1 matching funds to receive any of these grants. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 9:45:44 | |||
| North Carolina Department of Commerce | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Passport to Export Grants | North Carolina small business, in ooperation at least one year, operating profitably, seeking to begin or to expand exporting a product/service consisting of at least 51% U.S. Content | Grant - Government: State | $5,500 | Rolling | As part of the North Carolina Passport to Export STEP Program, North Carolina small businesses may qualify for reimbursement of up to $5,500 for approved export assistance activities and services (up to $3,500 for travel and up to $2,000 for other export services). May be reimbursed for travel to approved trade shows or overseas trade missions; translation of website or marketing materials; and Gold-Key Service through U.S. Commercial Service (matchmaking with foreign markets) | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:12:07 | |||
| Sheboygan County Economic Development Foundation | The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge | Business must be based in Sheboygan County WI | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $7,000 | 10/31/2024 | The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge is a program that supports entrepreneurs and innovators in developing their ideas. Professionals review each submission and provide free guidance from either the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation or the Small Business Development Center at UW-Green Bay. Five ideas will be awarded a $1,000 grant each to use for business services. The top two grand prize winners will be declared in December after presenting their ideas. The grand prizes are $7,000 and $3,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:13:38 | |||
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | Performance Grant | Business Owners in the TVA region (Tennessee, parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky) | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | Through the Performance Grant program, TVA makes an investment in competitive economic development projects for new and expanding companies in the TVA region. Award amounts are paid directly to the company and are flexible for approved purposes. Funding amounts are based upon the five-year economic impact of the project and made at the discretion of TVA. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 8:33:51 | |||
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | Storm Response | Small business owners | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | Rolling | TVA offers workforce development grants to businesses that are training and developing their workforce. Grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as training programs, tuition reimbursement, and apprenticeship programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 8:33:45 | |||
| World Trade Center- Utah | SBA Step Grant | Small Business in Utah | Grant - Government: State | Varies | Rolling | The SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is a cost-reimbursement grant for small businesses looking to expand into dynamic global markets. The state of Utah has received $500,000 in STEP Grant funding from SBA for the new federal fiscal year. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-14-2024 10:13:28 | |||
| NYSERDA | Data Driven Resources to Spur Clean Energy Adoption (RFP 5701) | Proposals may be submitted by an individual firm or a team arrangement of firms, to provide optimal services at the lowest cost possible. | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 6/27/24 | NYSERDA is seeking proposals for a comprehensive, statewide building data platform and analytical resources that will be used to quantify and strengthen the development, implementation and execution of NYSERDA’s market-focused efforts to accelerate building electrification, as well as the adoption of clean energy products and energy efficiency measures. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-16-2024 9:29:11 | |||
| Wright County Health & Human Services | COVID Recovery RFP | The focus of this funding is on communities facing high health disparities. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit and for-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, business associations, and other agencies that serve Wright County residents, including but not limited to health care organizations, neighborhood organizations, youth groups, schools and/or school programs, and other organizations serving a specific affinity group, cultural community, or geographic area (priority is given to an even geographical distribution of funds). | Grant - Government: State | $30,000 | 5/31/24 | The purpose of this RFP is to identify qualified individuals and/or organizations to implement projects that work towards changing policies, systems, or environments to improve community wellbeing, engage in healing and/or focus on recovery from the Covid pandemic. A policy change may be at the local, organizational, or institutional level. A systems change is a change in the way things are “typically done.” An environmental change is a change in the physical or built environment. The goal of this approach is to go beyond a singular event to implement projects that provide ongoing support for communities. Following negotiations, multiple applicants may be selected for funding contracts. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-20-2024 9:25:12 | |||
| NYSERDA | Data Driven Resources to Spur Clean Energy Adoption (RFP 5701) | Proposals may be submitted by an individual firm or a team arrangement of firms, to provide optimal services at the lowest cost possible. | Grant - Government: State | Varies | 6/27/24 | NYSERDA is seeking proposals for a comprehensive, statewide building data platform and analytical resources that will be used to quantify and strengthen the development, implementation and execution of NYSERDA’s market-focused efforts to accelerate building electrification, as well as the adoption of clean energy products and energy efficiency measures. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-29-2024 1:45:14 | |||
| Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation | Regional Innovation fund | HQ in Virginia, have a track record of supporting Virginia Start Ups , Have successfully executed GO Virginia grants supporting science and technology-based entrepreneurship and ecosystem development in Virginia, OR Have actively collaborated with the VIPC Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Investment, and Strategic Initiatives divisions. | Virginia | Grant - Foundation: State Focus | $200,000 | Rolling | VIPC’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division (EED) was established in July 2020 to support and promote technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We work closely with startup accelerators and incubators, training providers, technology councils, chambers of commerce, investor groups, and other Virginia-based organizations that work with entrepreneurs through the early stages of business formation and growth. EED launched the Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) in March 2021, and more details on this program appear below. EED actively promotes VIPC’s portfolio of entrepreneurship support programs. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-30-2024 11:39:28 | ||
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | NextGen Buildings Innovation Challenges (PON 3519) - Round 8 | New York entrepreneurs with innovations and projects that show potential to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector in New York State | New York | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | varies | 9/24/24 | NYSERDA is seeking concept papers focusing on: Intelligent Buildings – Solutions for residential and commercial buildings that connect and optimize across legacy and siloed energy systems to reduce the building’s peak electricity demand, utility costs, emissions, and impact on the grid while maintaining building operations and occupants’ desired comfort. Thermal Storage – Solutions for residential and commercial buildings that integrate thermal storage with HVAC equipment to improve the overall HVAC system efficiency, enable participation in community thermal networks, reduce overall heating peak loads, and provide resiliency to building occupants. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 05-31-2024 1:09:02 | ||
| City of Alexandria, Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) | CITY OF ALEXANDRIA'S 2024 SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY GRANT PROGRAM | Have one or more location(s), including the principal place of business, in the city of Alexandria. Have 100 or fewer employees. Have been established and revenue-generating before December 31, 2023. Have business revenue in 2022 or 2023 that did not exceed $250,000. Be in “good standing” Be current on all local taxes or have a payment plan with the City of Alexandria. Not currently in any bankruptcy proceedings. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $7,000 | 6/18/24 | Administered by the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), the program aims to assist businesses in overcoming challenges in accessing essential resources,” the city said in a release. “The City’s contribution underscores its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and nurturing a thriving business environment. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-03-2024 9:30:00 | |||
| The Virginia SBDC Network | Quad-Tank Pitch Competition | Be residents, owners of an existing business, or planning to open a business in Greene, Orange, Louisa, or Fluvanna counties | Industry Agnostic (All Business Industries) | Pitch/Startup Competition | $5,000 | 11/3/24 | The QuadTank will offer entrepreneurs from the four localities a funding opportunity to take their business ideas to the next level. The winning individual or team will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize to support implementation of their business plans. At the end of the day, the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-04-2024 8:13:51 | ||
| Office of the Texas Governer | Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition | Your business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women, your business made $1,000,000 or less in revenue in 2022, your business employed 15 or less in 2022., your business must be registered in the State of Texas, must have operated for more than 12 months. | Industry Agnostic (All business Industries) | Pitch/Startup Competition | $7,500 | 7/31/24 | The Beacon State Fund*, in partnership with the Governor's Commission for Women, is hosting a pitch competition and will select an awardee for each region of Texas. The women-owned small business pitch competition is made possible by Sempra Energy’s support of the Beacon State Fund. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-02-2024 12:52:56 | ||
| New York Wayne County | Microburst Grant Program | All county residents with a business in the concept stage, or those with less than three years in operation and less than $250,000 in annual revenue. | Industry Agnostic (All business Industries) | Pitch/Startup Competition | $25,000 | 8/4/24 | Our 3rd Annual Wayne County Startup Pitch Competition is seeking applicants for this year’s competition. The competition is open to all Wayne County residents who have a new business (less than three years old), a new business idea, or are in the concept stage of developing a business in Wayne County. The Winner will receive a $25,000 award to kick start their new business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-04-2024 8:45:10 | ||
| Launch Minnesota | Innovation Grants | Minnesota startups with innovative solutions to problems. Increased consideration is given to startups located in Greater Minnesota, as well as businesses owned by women, veterans, and/or owners who identify as BIPOC. | Industry Agnostic (All Business Industries) | Grant - Foundation: Nationwide Focus | $35,000 | Rolling | Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants are targeted to the most promising innovative scalable technology businesses in Minnesota. These grants provide up to $35,000 for business operations, including research and development, direct business expenses and technical assistance. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-05-2024 12:49:52 | ||
| Future Ready Iowa | Employer Innovation Fund | regional and community projects that will create increased child care slots in local communities by supporting the development, renovation or rehabilitation of child care facilities. | OTHER - See ABOUT section for more details | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $50,000 | Rolling | The funds can be used to support credit and non-credit programs, along with wrap-around support programs such as childcare, transportation, books, equipment, internet access, and other innovative ways to help Iowans complete job training and education. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-06-2024 2:14:51 | ||
| Future Ready Iowa | Child Care Challenge Fund | Employers, nonprofits and employer consortiums can apply. | OTHER - See ABOUT section for more details | Grant - Foundation: Local/Regional Focus | $100,000 | Rolling | The Child Care Challenge Fund can match private dollars and in-kind donations of labor and materials. The funds can be used for new construction of a childcare facility, rehabilitation of an existing structure as a child care facility or retrofitting and repurposing of an existing structure for use as a child care facility. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 01-09-2024 9:03:05 | ||
| Select Florida | Trade Grants | Florida business in operation at least two years; with a licensed commercial operation (office, office/warehouse, or manufacturing facility); at least three full-time employees (excluding 1099 contractors) but no more than 500; at least $250,000 in annual sales in the calendar previous year. | Florida | Grant - Foundation: Nationwide Focus | Varies | Rolling | SelectFlorida offers a variety of trade grants through the Florida Export Diversification & Expansion program to help qualified companies start exporting for the first time or diversify into new overseas markets. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-06-2024 2:26:48 | ||
| City of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City Community Gardens | KC Grow Grant Fund | Agricultural producers/urban farmers in Kansas City, Missouri | Kansas City, Missouri | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | varies | TBA February 2025 | This grant program helps farmers and community gardens get access to water and improve their water management practices. It provides funds for: Municipal water line tap and hydrant installation; Rainwater and storm water catchment systems; Supply lines from existing water supplies; Farm design/ development to maximize rain water catchment and soil management practices that improve the water holding capacity of the soil. ou may request a KC Grow Small Grant application after you complete a water audit. The grants fund the following: Rainwater and storm water catchment systems; municipal water line tap and hydrant installation; spigot meter and PVC connection; water pumping systems; drip irrigation systems. Grants fund up to 90% of the cost of the project. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-19-2024 1:10:30 | ||
| Kansas Department of Agriculture | Livestock Water Efficiency ilot Project | Operators of commercial feedlots or dairies who have a livestock water right with the state of Kansas | Kansas City, Missouri | Grant - Government: State | varies | 7/31/24 | Funding is available in the form of cost share assistance and incentive payments to assist commercial feedlots and dairy operations with livestock water efficiency technology. This initiative is designed to enhance and/or upgrade current large-scale livestock watering system practices such as upgrading to high efficiency livestock waterers and water recycling systems. Incentive payments will be based on a maximum cost share rate of 80% of the actual cost of the technology. You will be notified of the status of your request for cost share financial assistance by KDA-DOC (limited to 3 years). | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 12:07:57 | ||
| Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) | Show-Me Entrepreneurial Garnt - Innovation Grant | Missouri agricultural business or agricultural producer | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $250,000 | TBA April 2025 | The objective for this program is to provide partial funding in the form of grants to producers and businsses for facilities, equipment, upgrades, services, coordinated efforts and cooperative marketing related directly to increasing value-added agriculture. Eligible projects inlcude but are not limited to: Expansion of existing facilities; b. Construction of a new facility; c. Equipment purchases for new or existing facilities; d. Formation of a production/marketing cooperative; e. Consulting services. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 12:08:52 | ||
| Missouri Department of Agriculture | Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant - Equipment Only grant | Missouri busness engaged in production or sale of edible agricultural (crop) products | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | TBA March 2025 | Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture and other food products. This program is to support food system crops and products meant for human consumption. The Simplified Equipment-Only option is a Fixed Price Grant, meaning it will fund only equipment purchases (and not associated facility upgrades, staffing, or other costs), and the amount awarded will be equal to the cost of the equipment up to $100,000. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 12:23:44 | ||
| Missouri Department of Agriculture | Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant - Infrastructure | Missouri business engaged in production or sale of edible agricultura (crop) products | Missouri | Grant - Government: State | $3,000,000 | TBA March 2025 | Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture and other food products. This program is to support food system crops and products meant for human consumption. Infrastructure Grants ($100,000 to $3,000,000) may be used for improvements, rearrangements, or alterations of an existing building or facility to use a space more effectively, and to accommodate new or upgraded equipment and processes. Funds may also be used for new construction of buildings or structural changes to an existing building/facility resulting in a square foot expansion or requiring changes to the building’s floor, foundation, and exterior or load bearing walls. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 12:25:49 | ||
| City of Philadelphia Department ofCommerce | Boost Your Business | To be eligible for funding through Boost Your Business, a business must: Have annual revenue of $350,000 or more. Have a clear budget and growth plan that will lead to increased contracts, revenue and/or employees. Be owned by a member of a historically disadvantaged community.* Be located in Philadelphia. Be in operation for 3 or more years. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | 7/17/24 | Boost Your Business is a program of the Department of Commerce — in partnership with PIDC, a City’s public-private economic development partner — for businesses owned by historically disadvantaged persons, who face unique barriers in accessing critical funding and resources that are needed to help their businesses grow. Through the program, 20 businesses will be selected to receive a $50,000 forgivable loan. The loan will be forgiven when the business meets its stated growth goals, with additional business support assistance provided throughout the process. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 10:14:51 | ||
| The City of Sacramento | Northgate Boulevard business grant program | To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Operate a retail or service establishment1 in a building with street frontage located on Northgate Boulevard 2. Qualify as a for-profit business (a) Non-profit entities are not eligible 3. Be independently owned and operated (a) Businesses cannot be owned by or affiliated with a parent organization that does not meet the remaining eligibility criteria (b) Franchises are not eligible 4. Be locally owned and operated (a) Principal office located in the greater Sacramento region2 (b) Owners/officers domiciled in the greater Sacramento region 5. Have 100 or fewer employees3 or earn $18 million or less in average annual gross | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $15,000 | 8/16/24 | The Northgate Boulevard Storefront Improvement (NBSI) Grant Program provides up to $15,000 for small business owners to complete exterior improvements such as new paint, signage, lighting, windows, doors, or awnings. By improving the physical appearance of storefronts along the Northgate Boulevard commercial corridor, the program aims to: Support retention and growth of existing businesses Deter vacancies Attract more visitors Spur new investment | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 10:20:08 | |||
| New Bedford Economic Development Council | NB100! | To be eligible, entrepreneurs must: Be a for-profit entity Be based within New Bedford Be in business for no more than 24 months | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | NB100! is a grant program offered by the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) to promote entrepreneurship, grow local wealth, and strengthen community bonds. In this effort, we wish to achieve an outcome where we serve a total of one hundred entrepreneurs. Through NB100!, participants will have an opportunity to apply for a kick-starter grant of up to $10,000. This grant will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 1:16:28 | ||||
| New Bedford Economic Development Council | NBForward! | Eligible businesses will include: For-profit businesses that have a physical location and be registered within the City of New Bedford (evidenced by providing business tax return filings) and continue to suffer adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (must have been in business by January 1, 2020). Businesses that are chains or franchises are not eligible to apply to this program. Businesses including liquor and tobacco stores, pawn shops, adult entertainment establishments, passive real estate investments, or businesses that do not meet all local, state, and federal laws and restrictions are ineligible. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $20,000 | NBForward! is a new small business assistance program offered by the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) that provides resources for existing businesses to get through the challenges of the next phase of our pandemic recovery while looking toward investing in and preparing for, greater future success. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-20-2024 1:16:24 | ||||
| New Mexico Economic Development | Science & Technology Business Startup Grants | "New Mexico based for profit science or technology company in the one of the following industry sectors listed below. Have a CRS Tax ID, EIN#, Company headquarter in NM. Be a high-growth-potential company. Provide a letter of good standing or Certificate of Compliance with NM Taxation and Revenue." | New Mexico | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | Varies | TBA Fall 2024 | Focus on Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Manufacturing, Sustainable and Green Energy Must be a Unique product or service, Clear and compelling business proposition,Scalable product and business model Capable team, Exit potential, potential to create jobs in New Mexico, and/or private investment The economic benefit to the state will be greater than the grant award | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-23-2024 12:30:14 | ||
| State of New Mexico Economic Development Department - Office of Strategy, Science & Technology | Science & Technology Business Startup Grants | New Mexico based for profit science or technology company in the one of the following industry sectors listed below. Have a CRS Tax ID, EIN#, Company headquarter in NM. Be a high-growth-potential company. Provide a letter of good standing or Certificate of Compliance with NM Taxation and Revenue. | New Mexico | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $25,000 | TBA | Focus on Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Manufacturing, Sustainable and Green Energy Must be a Unique product or service, Clear and compelling business proposition,Scalable product and business model Capable team, Exit potential, potential to create jobs in New Mexico, and/or private investment The economic benefit to the state will be greater than the grant award | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-24-2024 1:24:40 | ||
| The greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce | Capacity Building Grants | Small businesses of 10 or fewer full-time employees | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $2,500 | 8/2/24 | Applications will be evaluated by the Franklin Chamber Foundation Board of Directors and representatives from the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, Discover Downtown Franklin, and the Franklin Economic Development Commission. They will be scored on longevity, impact, sustainability, community involvement, community support, and innovation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-25-2024 10:53:19 | |||
| Guam Economic Development Agency | State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant | Guam-based small business, in operation at least one year; export ready and seeking to export goods or services of U.S. origin or that has at least 51% U.S. content. | Guam | Grant - Government: State | $5,000 | TBA January 2025 | Guam STEP provides eligible small businesses with comprehensive export training, financial assistance for new to export and/or market expansion activities, and access to international markets. Businesses may receive direct funding as incentives to implement export strategies such as website development and translation, international marketing design, and access to e-commerce platforms. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-25-2024 6:17:11 | ||
| The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) | Promise Act Grant Program | Eligible businesses will: Have primary business operations located in the State of Minnesota Be located in a community that has been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification Be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State, if required by Minnesota State Law Sole proprietors operating their business under their own name do not need to be registered with the Secretary of State Have gross annual revenue of $750,000 or less based on 2021 taxes | Minnesota | Grant - Government: State | $50,000 | Rolling | The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will oversee the Providing Resources & Opportunity & Maximizing Investments in Striving Entrepreneurs (PROMISE) Act approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz. This program, through a series of statewide partner organizations, will award grants to eligible businesses in specific communities. A total of $86,480,000 million will be awarded as grants in multiple rounds. Grant funds can be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment, and other similar expenses that occur in the regular course of business. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 06-27-2024 11:16:42 | ||
| City and County of San Francisco | SF Shines | San Francisco storefront business; less than $5M in gross revenue; 24 months or more remaining on your lease OR, have been in operation for more than 20 years. Must be located in low-mod income area OR owner must live in low-mod income household | San Francisco, California | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $10,000 | TBA June 2025 | SF Shines is San Francisco’s storefront improvement grant program for small businesses. The program provides grants, design services, and project management for property improvements to help small businesses thrive and create vibrant and safe neighborhood commercial corridors. Grant funds may be used for the following: Professional design services; Equipment; Furniture; Construction materials | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-01-2024 5:22:30 | ||
| NYS Dept. of Labor (NYSDOL), Employee | Employee Retention and Advancement Training (ERAT) Grants | For-profit entities, not-for-profit entities | Grant - Government: State | $100,000 | 8/2/24 | These grants will help provide occupational skills training, commensurate with regional priorities, to incumbent workers who are currently in low and middle-skills occupations, leading to job advancement and retention | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-02-2024 3:12:48 | |||
| NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) | Individual Placement and Support (IPS) | For-profit entities, not-for-profit entities | Grant - Government: State | $7,000,000 | 7/24/24 | This funding is specifically targeted for Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services providers that provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to fully implement the individual placement and support (IPS) model of supported employment | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-02-2024 3:15:17 | |||
| NYS Dept. of Economic Development, Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) | Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) | For-profit entities, governmental entities, not-for-profit entities, Tribal organizations | Grant - Government: State | $3,000,000 | 7/31/24 | This funding empowers regional stakeholders to establish pathways to prosperity, mapped out in regional strategic plans and by making investments that enforce four interconnecting strategies: Placemaking, workforce, tradeable sectors, and innovation. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-02-2024 3:17:36 | |||
| Harlingen Economic Development Corporation | Rise Up Harlingen - Powered by AdvanceUp Accelerator | Winners must agree to establish or continue operating their business in Harlingen to receive the grant. | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $30,000 | 7/16/24 | Mayor Norma Sepulveda and the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC), in collaboration with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC), have announced the launch of the RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition. This initiative, powered by the Advance Up Accelerator, aims to support early-stage startups and growing businesses by providing a platform for entrepreneurs to receive critical assistance and showcase their innovative ideas. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-03-2024 9:46:09 | |||
| Miami-Dade County District 10 | Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program | All businesses must be located in Miami District 10; in operation for at least 1 year; physical address required; Home-based businesses can apply. | Miami, Florida | Grant - Government: Local/Regional | $5,000 | 7/19/24 | Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, in partnership with Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA), is inviting small business owners in District 10 to apply for the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per business for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising, marketing, making minor renovations, salaries/wages, and rent/mortgage. | See More Details on Funder's Website | 07-18-2024 12:24:52 | ||
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