APRIL BUSINESS GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 2023
These are the grants for the month of April 2023:
GLOBAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that have earned less than 1 million USD in total annual revenue in the previous calendar year to access additional benefits up to or equivalent to 20% of Appstore revenue. If eligible, you’ll receive a 10% increased royalty payment and AWS credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue. - https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/small-business-program
Antler Global Startup Program - Antler is a global early-stage VC that runs multiple programs for business startups around the world. See the website for more info about the program and application dates. - https://www.antler.co/platform/#apply-now
Awesome Foundation - Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees”. Awarded monthly - https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en
AWS Startup Loft Accelerator - AWS Startup Loft Accelerator equips your technical team with tech resources, guidance, and a community of peers. From technical deep dives to round tables on day-to-day CTO challenges, including recruiting, managing an engineering team, building a minimum viable product, and designing principles for cloud architecture. Provides $25,000 in AWS credits - https://aws-startup-lofts.com/emea/program/accelerator
Canva Pro For Nonprofits - If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. - https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/
Emergent Ventures Grant/Fellowship Application (through Mercatus Center at George Mason University) - Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program from the Mercatus Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society. Projects will either be fellowships or grants: fellowships involve time in residence at the Mercatus Center in Northern Virginia; grants are one-time or slightly staggered payments to support a project. https://mercatuscenter.formstack.com/forms/emergent_ventures
F6S List of Accelerators and Pitch Competitions - Provides a list of accelerators, contests, and pitch competitions around the world. https://www.f6s.com/programs
Halcyon Fellowships - Halcyon’s Fellowships are free, with no fee or equity stake required. We are currently accepting applications for Halcyon Opportunity Intensive Fellowship, Fall 2023, Halcyon Climate Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) - Apply by 4/28/2023 - https://www.halcyonhouse.org/apply/
Intensive Fellowship and Halcyon Food & Agtech in Africa Intensive Fellowship Halcyon’s Fellowships are free, with no fee or equity stake required. We are currently accepting applications for Halcyon Opportunity Intensive Fellowship, Fall 2023. - Apply by 4/28/2023 - https://www.halcyonhouse.org/apply/
NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme - NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme is a six-month rigorous virtual leadership program for exceptional leaders and founders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social enterprises worldwide, especially those from low and middle-income countries. Appy by 4/30/2023 - https://ngowhisperer.com/fellowship/
Roddenberry Catalyst Fund - The Catalyst Fund is offering grants to Nonprofits & Social Enterprises to fund ideas or early-stage projects that have a high potential for large-scale impact and sustainable change. You can be a seasoned social entrepreneur or a first-time changemaker. Eligible candidates for the Catalyst Fund may be individuals, teams of individuals, non-profit organizations, or social enterprises. Funding up to $15,000 - https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/
SheTrades Accelerator - SheTrades Accelerator Programme for women entrepreneurs and business support organizations in the Apparel, Accessories and Home Décor sectors is targeting women-led businesses (WLBs) and Business Support Organizations (BSO) in the Apparel, Accessories, and Home Decor sector from Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. - https://shetrades-accelerator.converve.io/
Savvy Fellowship - Savvy is a 12-week virtual Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Applicants should be 40 or younger - https://savvyfellows.com/team/
Techstars Accelerators - Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, they surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of the company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/
We Make Change - Global initiative that matches small businesses (mainly non-profits) with volunteers who are professional individuals or are from companies (including the blue chip) that have an interest in supporting non-profits. Helps impact startups build a remote volunteer team for free volunteer help -https://www.wemakechange.org/
AFRICA GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Grindstone Incubator - Must be based in South Africa - incubator will include training, corporate advisory, coaching, mentorship, and funding. Specific interventions for each company include a structured gap analysis, understanding of the company value system, building a digital go-to-market strategy, financial modeling, intellectual property assessment, strategic and financial valuation as well as populating a data room - https://grindstonexl.com/
Tony Elumelu Foundation - To apply, you only need to be a permanent resident of any of Africa’s 54 countries. Your startup must be at an ideation stage or not a business older than 5 years. Funding of $5,000 - https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/
CANADA GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Black Innovation Launchpad - The Black Innovation Launchpad is a FREE virtual skills development platform focused on building the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. - https://www.dmzlaunchpad.ca/courses/black-innovation-launchpad?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=BI-launchpad-feb23
Boost Your Business Technology - Grant for up to $15,000 offers support to Canadian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to adopt new digital technologies. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/00013.html
UK GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Innovate UK KTN - Resource for sourcing grant programs available in the UK across all sectors. The funding opportunities section allows visitors to the website to filter grants by sector or type of funding required. - https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/
UNITED STATES GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Amazon's Black Business Accelerator - Dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers. Grow your business with access to financial support, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. - https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator
American Family Insurance Foundation Dream Grants - Grants up to $10,000 available to registered 501(c)(3) organizations in the following states: AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MN, MO, NV, NE, OH, OR, ND, SD, WA, WI or UT. Apply by 4/15/2023 - https://www.amfam.com/about/givingback/community-investment/community-grants
ANITAB.ORG PitchHER Competition - The annual AnitaB.org PitcHER contest is a pitch competition bringing leading women and non-binary entrepreneurs to Grace Hopper Celebration – the world’s largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists – with the goal of supporting, encouraging, and providing new funding opportunities to these entrepreneurs. Will award a total of $100,000 to winners. Appy by 4/14/2023 - https://anitab.org/awards-grants/pitcher/
Backing Small Business (with AmEx) - 350 small business grants of $5,000 are available to eligible businesses in the U.S. and territories. If you are awarded a $5,000 grant through this program, your business may be eligible to be considered for an additional $25,000 Enhancement Grant. Apply by 4/7/2023 - https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/backingsmallbusinesses
Capital Network: Female Founder Fellowship Program - 6 month+ virtual Fellowship combines their Fundraising Readiness programming with a structured curriculum, mentorship & accountability buddies, legal & leadership coaching, and resources to help you build your business. Apply by 4/10/2023 - https://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/fellowship-for-female-founders
Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network Grant - The Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) connects female entrepreneurs around the globe with networks, knowledge, and insight that give them the power to do more. Through DWEN, Dell Technologies empowers female founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and their vision through the power of technology, expansion of their personal networks, and access to capital. Funding up to $40,000 in Dell technology. Apply by 4/30/2023 - https://dwen.com/en-us/dreamtech-us/
Digital undivided BIG Pre-accelerator - The program is open to Latina and Black women founders based in the United States or its territories. Apply by 4/27/2023 - https://gust.com/programs/big-pre-accelerator-2023
Enthuse Foundation Grant Initiative - The Enthuse Foundation is offering a series of nine financial grants to assist entrepreneurs with critical business needs. Grants include funds for child care, health or business insurance, business tools, and digital marketing expenses. Grants for $2,500. Apply by 4/17/2023 - https://www.enthusefoundation.org/grants
Finimpact Women's Empowerment Business Grant - Women-owned, U.S.-based, small businesses that have been operating for at least six months and have less than ninety-nine employees can apply for grants of up to $17,500. Apply by 4/30/2023 - https://finimpact.com/finimpact-women-empowerment-grant.html
Foundation for Financial Planning Grants - Each year, FFP awards grants to community-based and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to fund the development of programs connecting volunteer financial planners to individuals and families in crisis or need. Grants up to $40,000. Apply by 4/30/2023 - https://ffpprobono.org/our-work/grants/
Freed Fellowship - Every month, one $500 grant is awarded to an underrepresented founder in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity is required. Grant recipients are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500. https://www.freedfellowship.com/grant1
IFundWomenBotox Grant - Providing 20 groundbreaking women entrepreneurs, each with a $25k grant, coaching, and mentorship, helping to close the Confidence Gap. Honorees will also become a part of the award-winning IFundWomen Method Crowdfunding Accelerator, designed to fuel ambitions, increase confidence, and drive long-term impact for future women founders. Funding of $25,000. Apply by 4/7/2023 - https://ifundwomen.com/BOTOXCosmetic
J.M.K. Innovation Prizes - Applications are open to individuals or teams representing nonprofit or mission-driven for-profit organizations. The J.M.K. Innovation Prize seeks to identify, support, and elevate innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. Prize is $150,000. Apply by 4/28/2023 - https://www.jmkfund.org/innovation-prize-2023/
Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program (PepsiCo) - PepsiCo is inviting Latina entrepreneurs who work in food service to apply for eight weeks of personalized expert consultation, including best practices across operations, technology, marketing, and digital presence. https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/
Kinetic Black Business Support Fund - Must be a black-owned small business in the state of GA, Charlotte, NC, or Lexington, KY, and receiving broadband internet Services from Windstream. Grants for $2,500 - https://business.windstream.com/bbsf#
Lift as We Climb Grant - Company must be based and operated in the United States and be in one of the following categories: fashion, skincare, or hair accessories/tools. Grants for $25,000. Apply by 4/19/2023 - https://flawlesscurls.com/pages/lift-as-we-climb-grant-initiative-promotion
Microsoft TechSpack Community Engagement Fellowship Grant - Community organizations focused on creating inclusive economic opportunities will have the opportunity to apply to receive a mix of funding and contextual technical assistance through in-person and virtual support. Awarded organizations will select a member of their team to represent their organization as a TechSpark Fellow. Applicant must be US-based non-profit. Funding up to $50,000 -https://customervoice.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRzqG-8hAJq1BsU8sgfjznelUQUpCUkJVOTgyTThESk1RTURRR1JUSldUWSQlQCN0PWcu
NBC Universal Local Impact Grants - Organization must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with revenues over $100K. Must be located in one of the 11 NBC and Telemundo-owned television markets listed in the grant guidelines. The grant will fund work being done in: Youth Education and Empowerment, Next Generation Storytellers, and Community Engagement. Apply by 4/21/2023 - https://www.localimpactgrants.com/
Novae Grants Database - Novae Grants database is intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups - https://grants.novaegrants.com/
Small Business Growth Fund (Hello Alice) - Must be a for-profit business located and registered in one of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia with less than $1MM in revenue. Funding up to $25,000. Apply by 4/21/2023 - https://helloalice.com/funding/sbgf/
SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways - Through an integrated and collaborative approach, Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus will provide access to a range of capital options from micro-loans to growth capital to equity investments. This represents a commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs - https://www.macysinc.com/purpose/spurpathways
Start Path Small Business (Mastercard) - During the 4-month program, startups will have the opportunity to leverage Mastercard's network and subject matter expertise to uncover product partnerships, scale their companies and power solutions that drive safe, secure and simple experiences. Companies should be in one of the following industries: Customer Service, Banking, Security, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Payment Processing, Digital Lending, FinTech -https://developer.mastercard.com/programs/start-path-small-business/
Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit that helps small businesses with high potential and limited access to the resources needed to create thriving businesses. They partner with small business owners, providing personalized business support and building connections with local communities. If you are interested in being considered as a “client” for free services, you can fill out this form https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute (for English) or https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute-esp (for Spanish) They also offer free webinars (in Eng and Span). See this link for their upcoming events: https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses
TL Effect Mentorship Program - The TL Effect is an in-house mentorship program geared towards women-of-color entrepreneurs looking to take their consumer-focused early-stage start-ups to the next level. One recipient will receive a $20,000 grant - https://blog.thirdlove.com/the-tl-effect/
Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities, and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines - https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application
Veterans Business Outreach Center - The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. - https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
Warrior Rising Grant - Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 - https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/
Wish Local Empowerment Program - You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment
Women and Minority Business Owner Down Payment Grant (Bank of America) - Non-repayable grant is for up to $25,000 on SBA owner-occupied commercial estate loans for business locations within select opportunity zones (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles) Program may expand based on the pilot. - https://promotions.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/downpaymentgrant
ARKANSAS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UpStart Small Business Grant - Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, AR. Grants for 5,000 https://www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift#
CALIFORNIA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Carson, CA Small Business and Commercial Improvement Grants - Small Business Grant Program will provide grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses impacted by the pandemic, while the Commercial Facade Improvement Program will offer a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to encourage businesses to make aesthetic improvements to their storefronts. Businesses must be located in Carson and have 50 employees or fewer. -https://ci.carson.ca.us/communitydevelopment/SBGProgram.aspx
Lake County, CA Microgrant Program - Must be physically located in Lake County and have <5 full-time equivalent employees. Grants for $2,500 on a first come, first served basis - https://www.lakecountycaedc.org/grants/
Long Beach Visual Improvement Grant Program - 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. Eligible businesses can receive $1,500 to cover repairs to their storefront caused by vandalism. http://longbeach.gov/smallbizgrants
San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant - Must be a business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or fewer employees. Grants for $2,500 - https://www.selectsbcounty.com/major-initiatives/microbusiness-covid-19-relief-grant
San Francisco Vandalism Relief Grant - Businesses must have a storefront that was damaged after July 1, 2020, and businesses must have less than $8M in revenue. Grants for $2,000 - https://sf.gov/get-grant-vandalism-related-costs-your-small-business-storefront
COLORADO FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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 for up to $15,000. https://oedit.colorado.gov/advanced-industries-export-grant
CONNECTICUT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Hartford Small Business Grant - Applicants must be a small business located downtown or in a major commercial corridor within the City of Hartford. Grants for up to $100K and required 50% match - hartfordct.gov/smallbiz
Stamford Small Business Relief Grant - The Stamford Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant provides one-time direct financial assistance up to $10,000 to eligible Stamford for-profit small businesses that have been adversely impacted by the COVID- 19 pandemic. Funding up to $10,000. Applications available 4/3/23 - 4/28/23 - https://www.choosestamford.com/business-services/small-business-resource-center/stamford-grant
West Hartford, CT Small Business and Nonprofit Grants - Business or non-profit must be physically based in West Hartford, CT with less than 50 employees. Grants for up to $10,000 - https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/economic-development/small-business-non-profit-recovery-grant-program
DELAWARE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Site Readiness Fund - The Site Readiness Fund provides grants, loans, or other economic assistance to qualified businesses or local governments based in Delaware that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving commercial, industrial sites that are readily available to businesses - https://business.delaware.gov/site-readiness-fund/
FLORIDA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Mom and Pop Small Business Grant (Miami/Dade) - 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. Applications are filed by District and all have different due dates. See the website for details - https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1471548035447835
Orlando Business Funding Availability - Website with links to several funding options for businesses based in Orlando, FL - https://www.orlando.gov/Community-Programs-Events/Grant-Funding-Availability
Osceola Microenterprise Assistance Program - The program will provide a one-time $5,000 grant to qualified, for-profit businesses located within unincorporated Osceola County (Tax District 300) by using CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus. This program will operate on a first-come, first-ready basis. Grants for $5,000-https://www.osceola.org/news/microenterprise-assistance-program-to-provide-financial-aid-to-qualifying-small-businesses.stml
GEORGIA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Chatham County Small Business Grants - Must be a business affected by COVID-19 with less than 100 employees and located in unincorporated Chatham County. Grants up to $25,000 - https://www.chathamcountyga.gov/OurCounty/ARPA
Columbus, GA Grants - Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small biz, hospitality, and non-profits). Grants up to $40,000 - https://www.columbusga.gov/arp
Conyers, GA Small Business Grants - https://www.conyersga.com/government/about-conyers/arpa-funds-assistance
Invest Atlanta Commercial Property Improvement Grant - 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. - https://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/small-businesses/commercial-property-improvement-grant
ILLINOIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Danville, IL Small Business Grant - Businesses must be restaurants that prepare and sell food either for on-premise or off-premise consumption or have been deemed by the State of Illinois as a “non-essential” business which was required to “cease all activities except for minimum basic operations”. Must have a commercial business located within the City of Danville (home-based businesses are ineligible). Grants for $10,000 https://www.cityofdanville.org/government/community-development/cdbg-covid-19-small-business-assistance-grant
Gurnee, IL Small Business Grant - The village of Gurnee, Illinois launched a small business grant program last month. Grants can be used to improve business facilities and each business must provide at least half of the capital (match) for each project. Grants up to $10,000 - https://www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant-program
Schaumburg Small Business Grants - The Village of Schaumburg has allocated $245,000 to provide grants of up to $30,000 to small businesses defined as having 50 or fewer employees. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until grant funds are expended. https://centerofconcern.org/schaumburg-small-business-grants/
Small Business Improvement Fund – Chicago - Grants for permanent building improvements and repairs. Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development facilitates the program. Local businesses can apply for grants that cover between 30 percent and 90 percent of their remodeling or building costs. Funding up to $250,000. Different application deadlines based on location in Chicago. - https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/small-business-improvement-fund/home.html
TechRise Chicago - TechRise Chicago hosts virtual weekly pitch competitions for BIPOC and Woman/Trans/Non-Binary entrepreneurs building early-stage startups out of Chicagoland. Each week, 5 founders are invited onstage to pitch their business to a panel of VC judges. Funding up to $50,000 -https://techrise.co/apply/
KANSAS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Topeka & Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program - The for-profit business must be located in the City of Topeka or Shawnee County and have less than 100 employees - quarterly deadlines - https://www.gotopeka.com/small-business-incentive/
LOUISIANA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Hispanic Owned Business Grant for Louisiana - Must be at least 51% Hispanic-owned business for-profit business operating in the state of Louisiana and be/become a Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Louisiana. Grants are $2,500 - first come, first served. https://hispanicchamberla.com/hispanic-owned-small-businesses-grant/
MARYLAND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
ExportMD Program - Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Apps due first of each month - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program
Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund - This is an evolving loan fund, which supports small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional loans or financing. This specific program will grant priority to businesses in Baltimore City and rural regions across the state. - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/meaf
MASSACHUSETTS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Sussex County Small Business Grant Program - Businesses must have been legally established in Sussex County since Jan. 1, 2019, and have annual revenue of less than $4 million and 50 or fewer full-time employees. Funding up to $15,000 - https://www.sussexcountysbg.com/
MICHIGAN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Lansing Small Business Support Grants - The program will provide vital funding assistance, in the form of reimbursement grants up to $50,000, to support small businesses looking to be a part of Downtown Lansing’s transformation as the community works towards recovery following the COVID pandemic. Funding is also available for nonprofits -https://www.downtownlansing.org/small-business-support-grants/
Match on Main Grants - Reimbursement grant program provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that serves to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support eligible activities. - https://www.miplace.org/small-business/match-on-main/
Pure Potential Business Grants - The business must be for-profit and located within Livonia. Must have fewer than 100 employees. Funding up to $15,000 - https://www.livonia.gov/1912/Pure-Potential
Small Business Growth Activator - Washtenaw County - Your business must have been open and operating in Washtenaw County as of March 16, 2020 and have fewer than 5 employees. Eligible businesses may receive additional website, bookkeeping, and marketing support valued up to $2,500. Grants of $5,000 - https://www.washtenaw.org/3710/Small-Business-Growth-Activator
MINNESOTA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Small Business Hub for Minnesota - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) DEED has dozens of resources available to Minnesotans looking to start or grow a small business. -https://joinusmn.com/doing-business-here/grow-your-business/index.jsp
MISSOURI FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
North St. Louis Commercial Corridor Grant - Businesses and nonprofits located on 11 eligible corridors and neighborhoods in North St. Louis can apply for operational support and façade and storefront improvement grants. https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/grants/north-st-louis-commercial-corridor/index.cfm
Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture - Missouri-based farmers, businesses, and higher education institutions can apply. Funding up to $250,000. Apply by 4/28/2023 - https://missouriaginnovation.com/sega-grant-programs/
NEVADA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Nye County Small Business Grant Program - Nye County has reopened applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grant Program, adding Premium Incentive Pay Program applications. Grant Awards have been made available for small business and nonprofit applicants with fewer than 30 employees who are independently owned and operated. Apply by 4/15/2023 - https://www.nyecountynv.gov/1090/ARPA-Recovery-Plan
NEW HAMPSHIRE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Coos Economic Development Corporation Grant - For small businesses in Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield. Grant awardees will receive up to $5,000 towards storefront rent for 3 months, insurance, utilities, signage, and other reasonable expenses. - https://www.coosedc.org/blogcontent/popupgrant
Manchester Small Business Grant and Program Assistance - Support small businesses based in Manchester, NH with fixed business costs, including rent, utilities, and payroll, accrued during the pandemic, costs associated with transitioning to e-commerce business platforms, outdoor space upgrades, and other technical assistance needs. Grants up to $10,000 -https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Comm-Dev/American-Rescue-Plan-Act
NEW JERSEY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Cannabis Equity Grant Program - More information is coming but check the website for latest info - https://www.njeda.com/cannabis-equity-grant-program/
Mercer County Small Business Grant - The ideal business for this opportunity will be located in Mercer County, have undergone hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer a brick-and-mortar location. Furthermore, the perfect applicant is a business whose main operation involves walk-in clients. Funding for $10,000 -https://grantworks.quickbase.com/db/bsypt9y7r?a=dbpage&pageID=2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Small Business Improvement Grant - All creditworthy, small, minority-owned, or women-owned businesses in New Jersey may apply for assistance under the Small Business Improvement Grant. Businesses may be reimbursed for capital improvements, or the purchase and/or installation of new furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Grants up to $50,000 - https://www.njeda.com/smallbusinessservices/
NEW MEXICO FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Las Cruces Storefront Repair Grant - Program would cover broken windows, broken doors, broken locks, and etching on windows. Funding of $2,500 - https://www.lascruces.gov/2592/Storefront-Repair-Grant
NEW YORK FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Empire State Development Corp.’s COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program - Individual businesses can apply for tax credits of up to $25,000, which may cover up to half of qualified, pandemic-related expenses. Qualifying expenses include supplies or upgrades related to health and safety, including disinfectants, new HVAC equipment, touchless kiosks, and outdoor-space expansions. - https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-capital-costs-tax-credit
Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program - Grant Program is open to businesses that employ up to 50 full-time equivalent employees as well as sole proprietors. Open to for-profit and non-profits. Grants for $5,000 - https://ndc.smapply.io/prog/oyster_bay_forward/
Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program - Program will offer early-stage businesses growth assistance from $50,000 up to $250,000 with matching from the private sector (there must be at least $1 of private sector investment for every $1 NY Ventures invests). In addition to financial support, Empire State Development offers the tools and key introductions needed to help companies reach the next level. The company must be registered to do business in New York - https://esd.ny.gov/pre-seed-and-seed-matching-fund-program
OKLAHOMA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Kendall Whittier Main Street Capital Improvement Grant - Capital Improvement grant is aimed at taking the business or property to the next level, including purchasing an important piece of equipment or business expansion. Businesses must be located on commercial property in designated areas of Tulsa. Funding up to $10,000. Apply by 4/15/23 and 7/15/23 - https://visitkendallwhittier.com/rcigrant/
PENNSYLVANIA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia - Eligible applicants include any of the following entities located within the City of Philadelphia: Community Development Corporations, Economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, business improvement districts/neighborhood improvement districts, not-for-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation, the City of Philadelphia, and the School District of Philadelphia. Funding up to $500,000. - https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-philadelphia/
Montgomery County Small Business Grants - Businesses must have fewer than 50 full and part-time employees and under $500,000 in annual gross revenue. Businesses must have a physical location in Montgomery County and be registered to operate in the state of Pennsylvania. Funding up to $20,000. Apply by April 2023 - https://www.montcopa.org/4263/Small-Business-Grant-Program-Focused-on-
Quality Jobs Program Grant (Philadelphia) - The City of Philadelphia launched the Quality Jobs Program (QJP), a fund that invests in eligible businesses creating new full-time employment opportunities that pay a living wage and include health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents. Funding up to $125,000 - https://www.phila.gov/2023-03-09-businesses-can-now-apply-for-the-quality-jobs-program/
Scranton Small Business Grants - Businesses must be in a qualifying Low-to-Moderate service area within the City of Scranton. Grants up to $5000 -https://scrantonpa.gov/2022/02/17/microgrants-for-small-business-startups/
SOUTH CAROLINA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Richland County, SC - Businesses in Richland County that have 50 or fewer employees and can demonstrate revenue loss because of COVID-19 can qualify for aid. Grants up to $15,000 - http://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Home/News/ArtMID/479/ArticleID/2406/COVID-19-Relief-Available-for-Small-Businesses-in-Richland-County
TEXAS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Argyle, TX Small Business Grants - Eligible small businesses in Argyle, TX can apply – Funding up to $25,000. Apply by 4/3/2023 - https://www.argyletx.com/381/Small-Business-Grant-Program
Fort Bend, TX Small Business Grant - To qualify, you must be a Fort Bend business that has been operational since December 30, 2019, and prove a revenue decline of at least 25 percent from 2019 to 2020. Grants for $5000 - $25,000 -https://fortbendcounty.com/expansion-and-relocation/grants
Harlingen Revitalization Grant - Revitalize Harlingen is a small business site improvement matching grant program offered by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation that will provide, in the form of an incentive grant, up to $10,000 for the site and storefront improvements; encouraging the retention of jobs for business enterprises in the City of Harlingen - https://harlingenedc.com/revitalize-harlingen
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program - 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. -https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-travel-industry-recovery-grant-program
VIRGINIA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
B-Force Accelerator - A 12-week intensive for black and Latinx businesses that are at least 2 years old to prepare them for capital access. Must be located in Norfolk. https://blackbrand.biz/b-force-accelerator/
James City County Small Business Relief Grant - Existing businesses located in James City County are eligible to apply. Must be locally or regionally owned and have less than 20 employees. Grants up to $15,000 - https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/3803/COVID-19-Small-Business-Relief-ProgramGr
WASHINGTON DC OPPORTUNITIES
Robust Retail Citywide Grants - Only for-profit, consumer-facing, small, and independent retail businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees (FTEs) with a licensed retail location in DC are eligible for Robust Retail Citywide Grants. Home-based, online-only, and non-profit businesses are not eligible for this grant opportunity. Grants for $5,000. Apply by 4/10/2023 - https://dslbd.dc.gov/robustretailgrant
Washington (state)
Seattle Storefront Repair Grant - Storefront Repair Fund grants will help cover costs to repair current property damage or reimburse business owners for costs paid out of pocket for past damages. Eligible property damages include broken windows, broken doors, broken locks, and etching on windows. This grant will not cover the loss of stolen goods or damages such as graffiti. Business must be within Seattle city limits. Funding up to $2,000 - https://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/small-business/small-business-programs/storefront-repair-fund#applicationandrequireddocumentation
Washington Hospitality Grants - This program will award one-time grants to eligible restaurants, hotels, motels, and other small hospitality businesses in Washington State that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Apply by 4/6/2023 - https://www.wahospitalitygrants.com/
