August 2024 Grants & Business Funding Opportunities
GLOBAL GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn 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
Amazon Small Business Success Studio - The free service offers lessons in finance, marketing, procurement and operations, along with tips from founders -https://business.amazon.com/en/small-business/success-studio/welcome
American Express Leadership Academy - The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity. - https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy#anchor1
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 design 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://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures
Etsy Disaster Relief Fund - Sellers will be eligible for a grant if they experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their Etsy account is in good standing. Grants for $2,500 - https://advocacy.etsy.com/etsy-emergency-relief-fund-at-cerf/
F6S List of Accelerators and Pitch Competitions - Provides a list of accelerators, contests and pitch competitions around the world. https://www.f6s.com/
LG NOVA InnoFest Startup Pitch Competition - LG NOVA is calling innovative startups to apply for LG NOVA InnoFest Pitch Competition to create a positive impact on people and the planet to join them on stage at InnoFest 2024. Focus areas include HealthTech, CleanTech, AI and Life Sciences. Funding of $150,000. Apply by 8/23/2024 - https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/pitch-competition-application
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helps startups radically accelerate innovation by providing access to industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and the essential technology needed to build a future-proofed startup. Up to $150K in Azure credits - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/startups
Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech - The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech encourages established companies with a proven track record of reaching underserved communities to apply. Participants can be a single individual or a team of individuals. Prize of $1,000,000. Apply by 8/6/2024 - https://milkenmotsepeprize.org/fintech/
Pollination Project - Grants to global non-profits. Annual budget for your group or organization must be less than $50,000. The total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding must be less than $40,000 - https://thepollinationproject.org/apply/
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/
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/
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/
SPC Founder Fellowship Fall 2024 - Fellows become lifetime members of a talent-dense community in technology, including access to SPC's community spaces in San Francisco, New York City, and Bangalore. All fellows are expected to work out of San Francisco or New York City spaces for at least the duration of the 8 week curriculum. Fellows received $400,000 for 7% equity. Apply by 8/9/2024 - https://blog.southparkcommons.com/spc-founder-fellowship-fall-2024/
Techstars Accelerators - Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, they surround companies (companies should be based in North American time zones) with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/
We Make Change - Global initiative that matches small businesses (mainly not for profits) with volunteers who are professional individuals or are from companies (including blue chip) that have an interest in supporting not for profits. Helps impact startups build a remote volunteer team for free - https://www.wemakechange.org/
AFRICA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Founders Factory Africa Gen F Incubator - Gen F is for exceptional founders/aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build out and test their ideas, achieve commercial success, and create outsized, systemic impact and founders looking to build tech solutions that solve Africa’s largest problems and catalyze change. Funding up to $250,000 - https://www.foundersfactory.africa/gen-f-eir-initiative
Grindstone Incubator - The 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 modelling, intellectual property assessment, strategic and financial valuation as well as populating a data room - https://www.grindstonexl.com/grindstone-accelerator
CANADA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING 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
IMPACT grants - The primary goal of grants is to fuel the endeavors of businesses and nonprofits that are actively making a significant IMPACT within their communities and beyond. Open to US and Canada-based organizations. Funding of $1,000 - https://impactfundingsolutions.com/impact-grant-application-for-businesses/
Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs - Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to empower early-stage women entrepreneurs interprovincially by offering dedicated resources to kickstart and grow a successful business. The program is available via its on-demand self-paced learning platform nationally or through in-person sessions across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia - https://www.launchpadforwomen.ca/
Small Business BC Award - Nominations are now open for the Small Business BC Awards to celebrate businesses from all industries, communities, and cultures across British Columbia. Funding of $5,000. Apply by 8/16/2024 - https://smallbusinessbc.ca/awards/how-it-works/
Tidal Empowerment Program - The program offers ten selected businesses an opportunity to receive comprehensive consulting on Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Technology— worth $25,000, and a promotional technology bundle to help with implementation. - https://empowerment.tidalcommerce.ca/
UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING 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
Amigas In Business Pitch Competition - Open to entrepreneurs with at least one year in business and located in the United States. Apply now for the chance to be one of three finalists who will present their final pitch during the Amigas in Business Live event on October 9th, 2024. Funding up to $50K. Apply by 8/15/2024 - https://www.weallgrowlatina.com/amigas-in-business-live/
Bank of America's Business Education Center for Entrepreneurs - Visit Bank of America's Small Business Education site for access to free webinars on Accessing Capital, Building Business Credit, and more -https://go.bofa.com/BusinessEducationCenter
Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program - The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: they coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and then connect entrepreneurs to the community and professionals to support them on their journey. You don't need to have experience pitching, nor do you need to have a pitch deck already created. Must be located in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, or NYC. Funding for up to $10,000 - Deadlines are based on the city (April 26 to Nov 6) - https://blackgirlventures.submittable.com/submit
Entrepreneurs Access Network (through E&Y) - Applicants must be a Black or Latino CEO or founder of any privately held company in the US. The company must be more than two years old and 51% minority (Black/Latino) owned. The platform includes assessments, 1:1 coaching, a curriculum customized based on needs, access to online tools, networking events, and promotional exposure. Apply by 8/30/2024 - https://www.ey.com/en_us/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurs-access-network
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative - Your business must be at minimum 90% Black-owned to be considered for this program and have been in operation for five years or less. Funding of $50,000. Apply by 8/4/2024 - https://famousamosingredientsforsuccess.com/
HearstLab Pitch Competition - HearstLab is looking for female founders whose companies are working on tech-enabled B2B/B2B2C solutions and have a MVP or live product in the market (no physical products or inventory). Must be based in the US. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 8/7/2024- https://forms.fillout.com/t/xcvJ35AYFyus
HerRise Micro-Grant ($10 fee to apply) - Each month a $1000 micro-grant will be awarded to a for-profit small business owned by women of color. Past recipients used their growth grants for computers, equipment, marketing materials, software purchases, website creation, and more. - https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/
Idea Cafe Small Business Grant - Idea Cafe, an online resource center for women-owned businesses, has been awarding Idea Cafe Small Business Grants of $1,000 to women entrepreneurs who either own a business currently or want to start their own business. Applications are now being taken for women who would like to apply for the grant money. (no fee but must sign up to be part of Idea Cafe) - https://www.businessownersideacafe.com/business_grants/index.php
IMPACT Grant - The primary goal of grant is to fuel the endeavors of businesses and nonprofits that are actively making a significant IMPACT within their communities and beyond. Open to US and Canada-based organizations. Funding of $1,000. -https://impactfundingsolutions.com/impact-grant-application-for-businesses/
Josephine Collective - The Josephine Collective looks at deals on a rolling basis, and founders can apply to be considered at any time. The goal is to have the entire process take no more than 3 weeks from presentation to wire. They invest anywhere from $10K to $100K depending on the Collective’s interest. JC prefers early-stage tech-enabled businesses. Companies must be for-profit, US-domiciled, and have an expectation of becoming large-scale businesses. "Lifestyle" businesses, single location businesses with no current plans to scale, and non-profits will not be considered. - https://joinjosephine.com/
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/
Military Entrepreneur Challenge - The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small businesses. - https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Must be a women-owned or led business that has a social enterprise that is intentional about supporting women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both and has at least $20K in income. Apply by 8/15/2024 - https://www.millersocent.org/accelerator/
Minority Business Circle - Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. See the link for info - https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/
Next 1B program (by McKinsey) - The Next 1B program from McKinsey is designed to support Black-owned brands in the United States. Eligible businesses are typically more than one year in maturity with anywhere from $250k-$5M in annual revenue, and sell consumer products - https://www.mckinsey.com/bem/overview/next-1b
Novae Grants Database - The 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 Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program - Targeted to small certified suppliers in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, the Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program is designed to engage diverse suppliers in educational funding readiness training and funder matching to support capacity building. Funding for $5,000 - https://foundersfirstcapitalpartners.com/small-certified-supplier-innovative-finance-program/
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 microloans 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 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. Applicants should have at least $500 in recurring sales over the past 3 months and total household income must fall below 750% Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you are interested in being considered as a “client” for free services, you can fill out this form https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute (check the toggle on the side for English/Spanish). They also offer free webinars (in Eng and Span) with upcoming events listed here - https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses
Stitchcrew Future of Women at Work Grant - Selected participants will receive a $10,000 non-dilutive grant and be invited to participate in an in-person retreat so they can meet other participants, capital allocators, and industry stakeholders. Must be women-owned. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 8/23/2024 - https://www.stitchcrew.com/future-of-women-at-work-grant
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/
Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp - Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. If you’re a small business owner ready to fuel growth and learn from the experts, apply to one of the 500 coveted spots in this immersive accelerator today! Apply by 8/16/2024 - https://helloalice.com/grants/wells-fargo-equitable-access-boost-camp/
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
YippityDoo Big Idea Grant ($15 application fee) - Each month, one $1000 grant is awarded to a woman, age 18 or over, in the US to invest in their Business or Idea. It can be used as a start-up grant, marketing grant, operational grant, or whatever you need to help you to the next level with your idea or business. - https://programs.yippitydoo.com/thebigideagrantforwomen
ZenBusiness Free LLC Formation for Moms - To help mothers take the first step toward entrepreneurship, ZenBusiness is covering business formation costs and will help entrepreneurs form an LCC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more. - https://www.zenbusiness.com/moms/
Zendesk Foundation Tech for Good Impact grant - The Zendesk Impact Awards are open to registered nonprofit organizations that would like to use Zendesk software to serve their beneficiary communities and help organizations scale their service response. Funding up to $50,000. Apply by 8/15/2024 - https://techforgood.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
STATE-SPECIFIC GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN UNITED STATES
ARIZONA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UpStart Small Business Grant - Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, AR$5,000. - https://www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift#
REAP - Local First Arizona - REAP is a grant program offered by USDA Rural Development to assist qualifying agricultural producers and rural small businesses investing in renewable energy or energy efficiency improvements. - https://localfirstaz.com/reap
CALIFORNIA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant - 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. up to $40,000n/ahttps://www.bakersfieldcity.us/1108/Entrepreneurship-Grant-Program
Carson, CA Small Business and Commercial Improvement Grants - The 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, up to $25,000. - https://ci.carson.ca.us/communitydevelopment/SBGProgram.aspx
Genesis For Good Catalyst Grant - The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program supports small businesses located in low-to-moderate income communities. Grant recipients will receive grants up to $10,000 and membership in The Catalyst Empowerment Program. To be considered, the business listed in the application must be registered and operate in one of the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, or San Bernardino. $10,000. - https://www.genesisforgood.org/catalystgrant/
Long Beach Inclusive Business Navigators Program - Microgrants - The City of Long Beach is offering Microgrants through its Inclusive Business Navigators Program to support start-ups and micro-entrepreneurs with access to small amounts of capital ($2,500 or $5,000) to launch or grow their businesses. Up to $5000. Deadline 8/26/24. - https://longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/business-development/inclusive-business-navigators/
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. Up to $1500. - http://longbeach.gov/smallbizgrants
San Francisco Vandalism Relief Grant - The business must have a storefront that was damaged after July 1, 2020, and the business must have less than $8M in revenue. Up to $2000. - https://sf.gov/get-grant-vandalism-related-costs-your-small-business-storefront
Santa Ana Small Business Grant - To qualify, businesses must have 5 or fewer employees, including the owner(s). The business is located in Santa Ana and in operation for no more than 3 years from the date of the grant application. Up to $5000. - https://www.santa-ana.org/small-business-incentive-program/
Tehachapi Sign Grant Program - The purpose of the Sign Grant Program is to assist small businesses in the City to either install, or make improvements to their sign(s), eliminate blight, and encourage economic development. The improvements made by the property owner are maintained through terms and conditions of acceptance of the funds. Up to $3000. First come, first serve. - https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/signgrant
COLORADO GRANT & BUSINESS 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. Up to $15,000 rolling. - https://oedit.colorado.gov/advanced-industries-export-grant
Certifiably Green Denver - Grants are available to help minority and/or women-owned small businesses become more sustainable. Businesses can apply for up to $10,000. - https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-Resiliency/Resources-for-Businesses/Certifiably-Green-Denver
LaFayette Small Business Grants - To support and retain small businesses, the City of Lafayette is piloting a program to provide businesses with grants for capital improvements to expand or improve their current building. Must have 25 or fewer employees up to $5000. - https://www.lafayetteco.gov/3906/2023-Small-Business-Capital-Grants
CONNECTICUT GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
New Haven Small Business Grant - Must be a for-profit business located in New Haven County, CT. - https://www.e3connector.com/decd-small-business-grant
New London Small Business Grant - The business must be registered with the State of Connecticut and be a for-profit, brick-and-mortar establishment, which means that it should have a physical presence in a building or structure other than a residence. Applications from minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses will receive additional points. Up to $10,000. - https://newlondonct.civicserve.com/applicant/178927/new-application/details/0
Torrington/WBDC Small Business Grant Program - The business must be located in Torrington, Connecticut, and have a zoning permit from the City of Torrington. Up to $10,000. - https://ctwbdc.org/torrington/
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 up to $10,000. - https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/economic-development/small-business-non-profit-recovery-grant-program
DELAWARE GRANT & BUSINESS 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, and industrial sites that are readily available to businesses. First come, first served. -https://business.delaware.gov/site-readiness-fund/
FLORIDA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Broward County's Small Business Micro-Grant - The program is intended to assist the smallest of Broward businesses that need financial assistance. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https://www.broward.org/econdev/Pages/small-business-micro-grant.aspx
Miami Dade Small Business Grant - Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program offers funding opportunities for small owned and operated businesses (in specific Miami Dade Districts) to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations. Up to $5000 varies by district. - https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1471548035447835
New Heights Microloan Fund - Microloan is available for those who own a small business that is located in Miami-Dade County District 5. Up to $10,000 at 3%. - https://newheightsmicroloanfund.org/
New Smyrna Beach Infrastructure Grant - New Smyrna Beach, Florida is offering grant funds to businesses along U.S. 1 (or Dixie Freeway) to improve aesthetics and infrastructure to hopefully draw more visitors to the area. Eligible businesses in the area can apply for up to $250,000 to cover various external improvements up to $250,000. - https://www.cityofnsb.com/1364/US-1-CRA-Grant-Program-Details
Orlando Business Funding Availability - Funding resources website with links to several funding options for businesses based in Orlando, FL. - https://www.orlando.gov/Community-Programs-Events/Grant-Funding-Availability
GEORGIA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Blk Grl Businesses in Clean Energy Fellowship - Must identify as a Black woman or non-gender conforming individual and be based in Atlanta$1,000. Deadline 8/11/24. - https://www.girlplusenvironment.org/protecting-our-energy
Columbus, GA Grants - Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small biz, hospitality, and non-profits up to $40,000. First come, first serve. - https://www.columbusga.gov/arp
Conyers, GA Small Business Grants - Small business grants for businesses based in Conyers. First come, first serve. - https://www.conyersga.com/government/about-conyers/arpa-funds-assistance
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. $2,500 first come, first serve. - https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
Toccoa Small Business Grants - The City of Toccoa has instituted facade grant funding for those property and business owners that are interested in renovating their downtown facades in an historic manner. Facade grant recipients have the opportunity to work with a historic planner and draft renderings that will promote their storefront in a beautiful and historic manner. Up to $20,000. - https://www.mainstreettoccoa.com/main-street/page/downtown-funding-programs
ILLINOIS GRANT & BUSINESS 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 location within the City of Danville (home-based businesses are ineligible) $10,000. First come, first serve. - https://www.cityofdanville.org/government/community-development/cdbg-covid-19-small-business-assistance-grant
Evanston Small Business Recovery Program - The City of Evanston has launched four comprehensive grant programs to provide essential support to small businesses in Evanston, with a particular focus on fostering economic recovery and growth. $25,000. - https://www.cityofevanston.org/Home/Components/News/News/6200/17
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. Up to $10,000. First come, first serve. - https://www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant-program
INDIANA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) Program - The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a Federal grant administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Under the program, eligible small businesses may apply with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for reimbursements of export-related activities like participating in international trade missions, foreign trade shows, and export educational programs, as well as other export services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Up to $15,000. - https://iedc.in.gov/program/in-step/overview
Michigan City, IN Small Business Grant - The purpose of the grant program is to provide relief to small businesses within the municipal boundaries of Michigan City that have experienced negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Must have been in business before March 1, 2020, and have 25 or fewer full-time employees. up to $25,000. - https://edcmc.com/arpa-small-business-grant/
KENTUCKY GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Kentucky STEP Grant - The STEP grant provides reimbursement to eligible small businesses for allowable international export development activities. Up to $10,000. - http://kyexports.com/step-grant/
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. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
LOUISIANA GRANT & BUSINESS 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. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https://hispanicchamberla.com/hispanic-owned-small-businesses-grant/
MASSACHUSETTS GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Cambridge Small Business E-Commerce Grant - 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. Up to $4000. Deadline 8/31/24 - https://www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/Business/Assistance/ecommercegrant
Social Innovation Accelerator - The Accelerator program provides participating nonprofit organizations (Social Innovators) with support and resources to deepen and expand their work and impact in Eastern Massachusetts. This two-year program offers in-depth consulting, executive coaching, presentation advising, access to unrestricted grants, and more. These offerings will help them raise their organization’s visibility, expand their networks, and connect with philanthropic and in-kind resources to increase and deepen the impact of their work. - https://socialinnovationforum.org/programs/accelerator-program
MARYLAND GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Business Boost Small Business Grants - The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Neighborhood Business Works (NBW) program, is offering up to $2,000,000 of Business Boost microgrants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses that need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. Applications will be accepted online starting March 13, 2024. Up to $50,000. - https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/Small-Business-Grants.aspx
Frederick, MD Access Granted Small Business Grants - Offered by the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development, ACCESS GRANTED is designed to support and empower small minority and/or women-owned businesses. The program is available to both start-up and established businesses in need of capital for a defined project that will grow their business. Up to $40,000. Deadline 8/12/24. - https://businessinfrederick.com/249/ACCESS-GRANTED
Key Bridge Collapse Business Support - Businesses with 500 or fewer Maryland employees are eligible. Business must have at least 2 employees. Grant requests must be located within a 5-mile radius of the Key Bridge and in a Priority Funding Area. $50,000. First come, first serve. - https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/KeyBridge.aspx
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
MAINE GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Portland, ME Small Business Grants - Microenterprise grant for $5000 available. Grants for artists ($1000) and home childcare businesses ($15,000) are available as well. Up to $15,000. - https://www.portlandmaine.gov/251/Business-Financing-Loans-Grants
MICHIGAN GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Motor City Match Grant - Motor City Match is designed to assist Detroit entrepreneurs at critical stages of their business development - from idea to open. Technical Assistance and Financial Assistance grants are available. Up to $100,000. - https://www.motorcitymatch.com/
Small Business Support Hub Grant - The SBAM Foundation’s SBSH Grant Program is designed to support businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBSH Grant Program provides free programming, courses, events, and support designed to help your business recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and help you achieve the success you seek for your business. $5,000. - https://www.sbam.org/grants/small-business-support-hub-sbsh-grant/
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. Grant for $5,000. - https://www.washtenaw.org/3710/Small-Business-Growth-Activator
Wayne County Small Business Hub - Resources for small businesses in Wayne County. - https://www.waynecounty.com/smallbusiness/home.aspx
MINNESOTA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Minnesota Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund - Minnesota is encouraging businesses to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and provide new work opportunities through a new grant program. Grants of up to $30,000 are available to help small and medium-sized businesses cover expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities. up to $30,000. - https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/eraf/
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
MONTANA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Export Montana (STEP grant) - 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. Up to $10,000. - https://business.mt.gov/business-assistance/export-montana/Grants-for-Exporters
NORTH CAROLINA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Beyond Open Business Grants - Diverse business owners (minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ) in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are eligible to apply for Beyond Open small business grants. There are three levels of grants based on your business stage and size. Up to $150,000. Deadline 8/30/24. - https://www.beyondopenclt.com/
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. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
NC Idea Seed Grant - NC IDEA SEED grants are specifically targeted at companies headquartered in and that conduct a majority of corporate operations in the State of North Carolina. All publicly facing materials, including website, social media, and other marketing materials and channels should identify the business as a North Carolina company. Selected companies must agree to maintain the majority of corporate operations in the State of North Carolina for at least the 12 months following completion of the grant. NC IDEA SEED offers early-stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. $50,000. Deadline 8/26/24. - https://ncidea.org/nc-idea-seed/
NEBRASKA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Grow Nebraska Small Business Grant - To be eligible to receive a grant through the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act an applicant must be a for-profit business based in Nebraska. Up to $25,000. - https://grownebraska.org/nebraska-small-business-assistance-act/
NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANT & BUSINESS 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. $5,000. - https://www.coosedc.org/blogcontent/popupgrant
Manchester Small Business Grant - Awards for small businesses will range from $2,500 to $10,000, as determined by need, in the form of a reimbursement-based grant. up to $10,000. - https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Economic-Development
NEW JERSEY GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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 purchase and/or installation of new furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Up to $50,000. First come, first serve. https://www.njeda.com/smallbusinessservices/
NEW MEXICO GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Las Cruces Storefront Repair Grant - Storefront Repair funds 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 but are not limited to broken windows, broken doors, graffiti, broken locks, damage to landscaping, and etching on windows. This grant will not cover loss of stolen goods or preventive measures such as guards, cameras, or window or door coverings. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https://www.lascruces.gov/2592/Storefront-Repair-Grant
NEW YORK GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Albany Small Business Vitality Program - Round two of this grant program will help Albany-based for-profit business owners in six categories: COVID Recovery, Entrepreneur Class/Program Tuition, Technical Assistance, Marketing, Equipment/Supplies, and small-scale Façade Improvements. Up to $15,000. - https://www.businessvitalityalbany.org/general-4
Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (PREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program - If your business location is in an area at risk of flooding in NYC, you may be eligible for an on-site, one-on-one risk assessment. Program participants can receive a grant of up to $5,000 to cover the costs of recommended measures or certain types of resiliency equipment such as portable flood barriers, generators, and fire-proof storage containers.$5,000. First come, first served. - https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/emergency-preparedness/business-preparedness-and-resiliency-program/risk-assessment-and-preparedness-grant
Canton CARES Small Business Grants - Grants to microenterprises and small businesses with less than 25 employees in the Village of Canton that have been impacted by the pandemic. As such, the primary goal of the program is to address improvements that support customer and staff safety and improve business resiliency related to future occurrences of the virus or other disasters; allowing businesses to prepare for, prevent, or respond to impacts of the pandemic. First come, first served. - https://cantonny.gov/canton-cares-small-business-grant-program-now-open/
Growth Support in NY State - List of funding options for businesses based in NY. - https://esd.ny.gov/growth-support
Launch NY - Launch NY is a nonprofit venture development organization in Upstate New York that provides pro bono mentoring and access to risk capital for high-growth startups in the Upstate area. - https://launchny.org/
Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program - The 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. Up to $250,000. - https://esd.ny.gov/pre-seed-and-seed-matching-fund-program
OHIO GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
JobsOhio Inclusion Grant - Eligible companies must be engaged in JobsOhio's targeted industries and business functions, including Advanced Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace & Aviation, Automotive, Autonomous Mobility, Energy & Chemicals, Financial Services, Insurtech, Food & Agribusiness, Healthcare & Biomedical, Gene Therapy, Logistics & Distribution, Military & Federal, Technology, and Cybersecurity. Up to $50,000. - https://www.jobsohio.com/programs-services/inclusion/inclusion-grant
Lima Small Business Grants - Must be for-profit business located in Lima, OH with fewer than 25 employees. Up to $5000. - https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/9589/City-of-Lima-COVID-19-BA-Grant-Application---FINAL?bidId=
OREGON GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Matthew Choi Farmer's Market Grant - Portland - Choi’s Kimchi and Portland Farmers Market will offer grant awards of up to $1,500 to support new food and farm business entries to Portland area farmers markets. $1,500. - https://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/become-a-vendor-3/market-vendor-grant/
PENNSYLVANIA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
BLOOM Small Business Grant Program - The 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County will award grants to small businesses owned and operated in the County of York for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the next level. Up to $1500. Deadline 8/12/24. - https://bloomyork.org/grants/
TEXAS GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PeopleFund’s BIPOC Small Business Accelerator - PeopleFund’s BIPOC Small Business Accelerator provides underserved entrepreneurs in Texas with the capital, education, and resources needed to support healthy business growth. As a Community Development Financial Institution, our work focuses on creating economic opportunity for low to moderate-income individuals and communities. Staying true to our vision and values, this program is open to all regardless of race, gender, or creed. $5,000 Deadline 8/31/24 - https://peoplefund.org/bipoc-business-accelerator/
VIRGINIA GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Idea Factory - Startup Virginia - Whether you’re expanding a business, innovating your industry, or aspiring to be an entrepreneur, the Idea Factory powered by Startup Virginia helps you build solutions people want based on insights, not assumptions. Deadline 8/1/2024-09/06/2024. https://startupvirginia.org/idea-factory/
WASHINGTON STATE GRANT & BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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. $2,000. First come, first serve. - https://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/small-business/small-business-programs/storefront-repair-fund#applicationandrequireddocumentation
