December 2023 grants & business opporunities
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
About Her Culture Microgrant - Microgrants of $500 are open to women of Caribbean and African descent, who are entrepreneurs, creatives and non-profit founders, based in their home countries or anywhere around the world. Applicants must demonstrate that their projects are positively impacting culture and community. Apply by 12/15/2023 - https://aboutherculture.com/micro-grant-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
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
Atomic Grants - Atomic Grants are available to those who identify as a woman, and who are 21+. You can live anywhere in the world - as long as you have a way to receive the money digitally, and you are connected via email and social media. Passion Collective’s Atomic Grant program awards four grants each year — $1,500 to one winner each quarter — to women seeking funding for their professional passions. Grant recipients will also have access to professional coaching sessions and one free year of Passion Collective On Demand. Apply by 12/15/23 - https://www.passioncollective.co/atomic-grants
Aurora Tech Award - The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global prize for women founders of tech startups. The startup must be founded or co-founded and led by a woman entrepreneur and have received less than $4MM in funding. Grant awards up to $30,000. Apply by 12/1/23 - https://www.auroratechaward.com/
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://mercatuscenter.formstack.com/forms/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/programs
FINCA Ventures Prize - FINCA Ventures Prize to support social entrepreneurs who share FINCA’s steadfast commitment to ending global poverty. The FINCA Ventures Prize will culminate in an event in March 2024 in Washington DC. The event will feature in-person pitch presentations by the finalists to a jury and a celebration of the top winners in the categories of environment and health. Awards up to $70,000. Apply by 12/15/2023 - https://fincaventures.awardsplatform.com/
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/
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 the company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/
AFRICA GRANT & 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 - 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://www.grindstonexl.com/grindstone-accelerator
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 & 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
Boost Your Business Technology Grant - Boost Your Business Technology grant offers support to Canadian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to adopt new digital technologies. Funding up to $15,000. - https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/00013.html
Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program - Toronto - The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program - is available to owners and tenants of vacant properties or the risk of being vacant properties at street level, or properties at risk of becoming vacant (that have received funding from the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program) within the city of Toronto, that are used for commercial purposes at street level, and that are locally owned and operated. A minimum of three eligible improvements must be made. Funding up to $24,000 - Applications open in December 2023 – subscribe at the link to stay updated. - https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/commercial-space-rehabilitation-grant-program/
GoodSparks Grants - Each successful applicant will receive a $20,000 grant to fund initiatives focused on any one of the following areas: sustainable development, health and wellbeing, innovation, and community impact. The grant is open to local enterprises operating in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. Must have less than 50 employees. Apply by 12/3/2023. - https://www.desjardins.com/ca/about-us/social-responsibility-cooperation/cooperative-movement/goodspark-grants/index.jsp
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/
Main Street Innovation Fund – Toronto - The Main Street Innovation Fund - is a grant that provides funding to Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and not-for-profit organizations with ties to the business community to test innovative and creative solutions to local challenges and share their findings/results with others in the city of Toronto. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 12/14/2023. - https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/main-street-innovation-fund/
RAISE Business Grant - Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) - is a grant program that will provide access to business development training, culturally responsive and tailored business coaching, networking opportunities, and a one-time grant of $10,000 to support Indigenous, Black, and other racialized entrepreneurs. Must be in Ontario. Apply by 12/8/2023. - https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/raise/#/mai
UNITED KINGDOM GRANT & 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 & 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 Dream Grant - The American Dream Awards celebrate small businesses embodying the modern American Dream. Open to all US for-profit businesses, recipients get $1,000, a business accelerator, media exposure, and more. Apply by 4/30/2023 - https://helloalice.com/funding/grants
BMO Fellowship (Watson Institute) - This fellowship is a fully funded 16-week intensive virtual fellowship designed for sustainability entrepreneurs who are driving solutions to their communities’ most significant environmental and sustainability challenges. While BMO is located across North America, this fellowship will focus on the U.S. mid-west region. Preference will be given to applicants from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota. Funding up to $10,000. Apply by 1/31/2024 - https://watson.is/bmo-fellowship-2024/
Dear God Are We There Yet? Microgrant - Community social good activists are encouraged to apply (including Teachers, Students, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Community Members). Additional grants for Hispanic women. Awarded quarterly. Funding of $500. Apply by 12/30/23 - https://www.deargodarewethereyet.com/apply-for-a-grant
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
Fund For Teachers Fellowship - Fund for Teachers’ fellowships provide support for teachers’ self-designed learning experiences. The goals of the fellowship are for educators to serve as problem solvers and innovators who create solutions to real problems of practice, reflect on their experience as a learner and transfer the most powerful aspects of their experience to student learning, integrate their experiences as fellows into their teaching to create more globally minded students, and grow as leaders and change makers. Full-time preK-12 grade teachers who spend at least 50% of their time directly providing instruction to students are eligible. Grants for $5,000. Apply by 1/18/2024 - https://www.fundforteachers.org/
HerRise Micro-Grant ($10 fee to apply) - Each month a $500 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 purchase, website creation and more. - https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/
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/
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/
Microsoft TechSpark 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 a US-based non-profit. Funding up to $50,000 -https://customervoice.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRzqG-8hAJq1BsU8sgfjznelUQUpCUkJVOTgyTThESk1RTURRR1JUSldUWSQlQCN0PWcu
Military Entrepreneur Challenge - The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that allows veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small businesses. - https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/
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 link for info - https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/
New Face of Tech Challenge 2023 Grant - Twenty-five (25) winners will be chosen by the 1,000 Dreams Fund and announced the week of December 4, 2023. Grants for $1,500. Apply by 12/1/23. - https://1000dreamsfund.org/newfaceoftech-2023challenge/
Novae Grants Database - Novae Grants database are intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups - https://grants.novaegrants.com/
Restaurant Business Development Program (funded by Feed The Soul) - Applicant must be a "Culinary Business". A Culinary Business is defined as; Restaurant, Food Truck, Bakery, Bar/Lounge, Pop-up Food Stand, or Ghost/Cloud Kitchen. Culinary Business must be at least 51% owned by a person (or persons) who identify as marginalized. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 1/31/2024 - https://feedthesoulfou.org/restaurant-business-development/
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (DoorDash and HelloAlice) - Grants to restaurants who are experiencing hardship due to a state or federally declared disaster (NOT due to COVID), be independently owned, have a brick-and-mortar location with 3 stores or fewer currently operating, have revenues of less than $3 million per location in the last 12 months, and employ 50 or fewer people per store. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 12/31/2023 - https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash
Sephora Beauty Grant - Sephora Beauty Grant will awarding one Black business owner within the beauty industry a $100,000 grant to unlock the next level of growth and potential for their brand. Apply by 12/18/2023 - https://15percentpledge.org/award-sephora
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
Stacy's Rise Project Grant - For women entrepreneurs - must be a for-profit U.S.-based business selling a consumer packaged good - must have at least $25,000 and no more than $1M in annualized sales. Grants for $25,000. Apply by 12/1/23 - https://helloalice.com/grants/stacysrise
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). Many upcoming events are in Spanish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses
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
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant - Small businesses can access, for free, personalized learning through over 40 courses, mentorship, peer networking, 1:1 expert coaching, and incentives such as grant funding. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 12/20/23 - https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/
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
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/
ARIZONA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UpStart Small Business Grant - Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, $5,000. - https://www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift#
CALIFORNIA GRANT & 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 $40,000. https://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
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
North Sacramento Small Business Grants - Specific projects will be funded in specific locations within North Sacramento to $30,000. Due 12/5/23. .https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/projects-and-programs/covid19-relief-recovery/arp
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 of $ 2,000. https://sf.gov/get-grant-vandalism-related-costs-your-small-business-storefront
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 $3,000. First come, first served. https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/signgrant
COLORADO GRANT & 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. 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 $500. https://www.lafayetteco.gov/3906/2023-Small-Business-Capital-Grants
CONNECTICUT GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Meriden Business Investment and Growth Program - Priority funding will be for projects located in the Meriden Transit Oriented District, which is located in a census tract, to permit additional employment and business opportunities for minority and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Up to $300,000. Apply by 12/31/24. https://www.medco.biz/arpa/
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
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 & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Compass Grant - Delaware small businesses may apply for a Compass Grant to support international travel or business development activities. This grant will have greater flexibility than previous programs. Compass grant funds can 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. Up to $10,000 register for a webinar on 12/12/23. https://export.delaware.gov/
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 & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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. https://newheightsmicroloanfund.org/
Orange County Small Business BOOST - The Orange County Small Business BOOST program provides grants to eligible small businesses, home-based businesses, and gig workers who were impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses, home-based businesses, and gig workers located in Orange County, Florida, (including municipalities) that can demonstrate a 25% decline in revenue or more during the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for the non-repayable awards. Up to $10,000. First come, first served. https://www.ocfl.net/EconomicDevelopment/SmallBusinessBOOST.aspx
Orlando Business Funding Availability - This resource is a 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 & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Columbus, GA Grants - Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small business, hospitality, and non-profits. Up to $40,000. First come, first served. https://www.columbusga.gov/arp
Conyers, GA Small Business Grants - Small business grants for businesses based in Conyers/first come, first served. https://www.conyersga.com/government/about-conyers/arpa-funds-assistance
TVFCU Idea Leap Grant - TVFCU is hosting three separate Idea Leap Grant Competitions in the Chattanooga, Oconee, and NW Georgia areas. Up to $75,000. Apply by 12/18/23. https://www.tvfcu.com/business/idea-leap/Idea-Leap-Grant.html
ILLINOIS GRANT & 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 for $10,000. First come, first served. 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. Up to $10,000. First come, first served. https://www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant-program
West Side United Grant - Must be a for-profit business operating on the West Side of Chicago. Although businesses and entrepreneurs operating within categories mentioned in the FAQ will be given priority, applicants in other industries are encouraged to apply. $10,000. Apply by 12/15/23. https://westsideunited.org/get-involved/apply-for-a-grant/2023-small-business-grant/
INDIANA GRANT & 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
KENTUCKY GRANT & 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/
LOUISIANA GRANT & 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 served. https://hispanicchamberla.com/hispanic-owned-small-businesses-grant/
MASSACHUSETTS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant - Small businesses owned by low- to moderate-income individuals, women, minorities, immigrants, non-native English speakers, U.S. military veterans, disabled individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply. Must be located within designated areas of Pittsfield. Up to $10,000. Apply by 12/31/23. https://downtownpittsfield.com/2023/11/pittsfield-glow-up-business-improvement-grants/
MARYLAND GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Baltimore Women's Giving Circle - Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that serve women of all ages and their families in Baltimore City and/or the county of Baltimore, helping them to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. Grants are focused on assisting those economically challenged in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, thereby contributing to a more just, equitable, and inclusive region where all women can flourish. $25,000. Apply by 12/15/23. https://www.thebwgc.org/grant-application-overview
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. Up to $5000 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
MICHIGAN GRANT & 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 up to $50,000. https://www.downtownlansing.org/small-business-support-grants/
Pure Potential Business Grants - Livonia - The business must be for-profit and located within Livonia. Must have fewer than 100 employees. 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. $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 & 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
MONTANA GRANT & 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 & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Queen City Women in Business (Charlotte) - Queen City Women in Business is a membership-based supplier-sourcing platform that helps women small business owners do bigger business with major organizations faster. With hundreds of women-led businesses in their public directory across 20 industries, they aim to be the “Angie’s List” of Women in Business Supplier Sourcing. (meant for Charlotte-based businesses). They have a free membership level. https://qcwib.com/
NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANT & 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
NEW JERSEY GRANT & 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 served. https://www.njeda.com/smallbusinessservices/
NEW YORK GRANT & 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
Buffalo Small Business Assistance Grant Program - The grants are a one-time payment granted to eligible applicants with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. Additionally, each eligible business will be provided with an opportunity for customized technical assistance(TA), and if made part of the final Grant Agreement. Must be the principal (majority owner) of a small business in Buffalo New York. Up to $7500. https://ndc.smapply.io/prog/buffalo_small_business_assistance_program_/
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/
Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program - The 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. $5,000. https://ndc.smapply.io/prog/oyster_bay_forward/
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
SoBuf Biz Grant program. - Grant for eligible brick-and-mortar businesses in the City of Buffalo Common Council South District (Buffalo, New York). To be eligible for the grant, small businesses must have been in operation before March 1, 2020, and have 25 or fewer full-time employees. $5,000. Apply by 12/31/23. https://ndc.smapply.io/prog/sobuf_biz_grant/
Visible Hands NYC Founder Fellowship - A 10-week Founder Fellowship for early-stage, underrepresented founders building high-growth, tech and tech-enabled businesses. Through this hybrid program, you can join an exceptional cohort of 15 overlooked founders based in New York City. You will receive $10,000 in non-dilutive funding upfront as part of the VHNYC Fellowship—with the potential for future investments from Visible Hands. $10,000. Apply by 12/5/23. https://www.visiblehands.vc/vhnyc
OHIO GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Lima Small Business Grants - Must be a 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=
TVFCU Idea Leap Grant - Ococnee - TVFCU is hosting three separate Idea Leap Grant Competitions in the Chattanooga, Oconee, and NW Georgia areas. Up to $75,000. Apply by 12/18/23. https://www.tvfcu.com/business/idea-leap/Idea-Leap-Grant.html
OREGON GRANT & 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 & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
BLOOM Small Business Grant - Previous grant rounds have been held with a focus on businesses located in Downtown York, Downtown Hanover, and Trail Town Communities as well as businesses owned by women/vary by area. See website: https://bloomyork.org/grants/
Luzerne County Small Business Sustainability Grant - The program is for for-profit businesses based in and currently operating in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees. Up to $10,000. First come, first served. https://www.luzernecountyready.org/
Scranton Small Business Grants - Businesses must be in a qualifying Low-to-Moderate service area within the City of Scranton. Up to $5000. https://scrantonpa.gov/2022/02/17/microgrants-for-small-business-startups/
SOUTH CAROLINA GRANT & 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. Up to $15,000. First come, first served. http://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Home/News/ArtMID/479/ArticleID/2406/COVID-19-Relief-Available-for-Small-Businesses-in-Richland-County
Spartanburg Power Up Existing Business Impact Grant - Spartanburg County small and minority-owned businesses operating for 2 or more years with at least $25,000 in total annual revenue. Up to $10,000. https://www.powerupspartanburg.com/funding
TENNESSEE GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
TVFCU Idea Leap Grant - Chattanooga - TVFCU is hosting three separate Idea Leap Grant Competitions in the Chattanooga, Oconee and NW Georgia areas. Up to $75,000. Apply by 12/18/23. https://www.tvfcu.com/business/idea-leap/Idea-Leap-Grant.html
TEXAS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Irving Small Business Grants - For small businesses in Irving, TX, the Recovery Grant is direct financial assistance in the form of a one-time grant. Up to $15,000. The Resiliency Grant provides professional business support in the form of training and technical assistance. Applicants can apply for both grants of $15,000. 12/31/23. https://www.cityofirving.org/4171/Small-Business-Grants
San Marcos Minority Small Business Grants - Business must be located within the corporate limits of San Marcos with less than 25 employees and at least 51% unconditionally owned by a socially disadvantaged individual and the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more disadvantaged individuals. Up to $10,000. First come, first served. https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/4163/Minority-Business-Stabilization-Fund
Texas Women for the Arts Grant - Eligible organizations include nonprofits with 501(c)3 status, governmental agencies, and religious institutions. To be eligible for consideration, the program for which applicants are seeking funding must reflect the mission of TWA: To awaken and nurture the artist in every Texas child. $10,000 or more 12/1/23. https://txculturaltrust.org/what-we-do/texas-women-for-the-arts/grants/
Texas Workforce Commission - Skills for Small Business - The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The program focuses on training new and incumbent workers. Small businesses can apply to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for training provided by a local community college. TWC will process the application and work with colleges to fund the courses. The business is then able to select the courses to customize training to their needs through 2024. https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/skills-small-business
UTAH GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Utah SBA STEP Grant - The SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is a cost-reimbursement grant for Utah-based small businesses looking to expand into dynamic global markets. Up to $15,000. https://www.wtcutah.com/grants
VIRGINIA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
B-Force Accelerator - A 12-week intensive for Black and Latin-X 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/
WASHINGTON GRANT & 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 of $2,000. First come, first served. https://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/small-business/small-business-programs/storefront-repair-fund#applicationandrequireddocumentation
