MARCH 2023 Grants & Business Funding opportunities

Business Grants
Written By Bernice Victor

These are the grants and business funding opportunities for the month of March 2023:


INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANTS

48 in 48 - Women's Build Event - 48in48 creates events across the globe where professional volunteers build new websites for 48 nonprofits in 48 hours. They provide professionally built marketing websites where you keep your domain name but get an entirely new WordPress website free website build ($25,000 value). The next build even focuses on women and nonprofits who would like to have a website built and need to complete online questionnaires by 3/13/23 -  https://48in48.org/nonprofit-application/

Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earned less than 1 million USD in total annual revenue in the previous calendar year to access additional benefits up to or equivalent to 20% of Appstore revenue. If eligible, you’ll receive a 10% increased royalty payment and AWS credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue. - https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/small-business-program

Antler Global Startup Program - Antler is a global early-stage VC that runs multiple programs for business startups around the world. See the website for more info about the program and application dates. - https://www.antler.co/platform/#apply-now

Awesome Foundation - Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees”.  Awarded monthly - https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en

AWS Startup Loft Accelerator - AWS Startup Loft Accelerator equips your technical team with tech resources, guidance, and a community of peers. From technical deep dives to round tables on day-to-day CTO challenges, including recruiting, managing an engineering team, building a minimum viable product, and 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/

Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program - Meant for those interested in starting a charity - the Incubation Program lasts 8 weeks, followed by a 2-week seed-funding process. The 8-week program runs online, with 2 weeks in person in CE’s London office.  $2000 stipend.  Appy by 3/12/2023 - https://www.charityentrepreneurship.com/incubation-program

Emergent Ventures Grant/Fellowship Application - Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program from the Mercatus Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society. Projects will either be fellowships or grants: fellowships involve time in residence at the Mercatus Center in Northern Virginia; grants are one-time or slightly staggered payments to support a project. https://mercatuscenter.formstack.com/forms/emergent_ventures

F6S List of Accelerators and Pitch Competitions - Provides a list of accelerators, contests, and pitch competitions around the world. -  https://www.f6s.com/programs

Gratitude Network Fellowship Program - Gratitude Network is excited to announce the applications for Fellowship Program, a free 1-year program for non-profit leaders and their organizations anywhere around the world. The program builds leaders’ confidence and capabilities and provides tools and processes for expanding the organization’s impact.  Apply by 3/5/2023 - https://gratitude-network.org/get-involved/apply-to-be-a-gratitude-leader/

Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab - Lab promotes financial inclusion and provides founders of tech and tech-enabled startups with much-needed access to investors—along with the tools, resources, and connections they need to grow and thrive. - https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/diversity/inclusive-ventures-lab

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 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 BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANTS

Grindstone incubator - Must be based in South Africa - incubator will include training, corporate advisory, coaching, mentorship, and funding. Specific interventions for each company include a structured gap analysis, understanding of the company value system, building a digital go-to-market strategy, financial modeling, intellectual property assessment, strategic and financial valuation as well as populating a data room - https://grindstonexl.com/

Tony Elumelu Foundation - To apply, you only need to be a permanent resident of any of Africa’s 54 countries. Your startup must be at an ideation stage or not a business older than 5 years. Funding of $5,000 - https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/


CANADA BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANTS

Boost Your Business Technology - Grant for up to $15,000 offers support to Canadian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to adopt new digital technologies. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/00013.html

Just-for-Moms Small Business Grant Program - The $50,000 grand prize will provide more than a helping hand to take your business to the next level. It includes a $10,000 cash and $40,000 value in business products, services, and consulting.  Appy by 3/20/2023 - https://www.totalmompitch.ca/

M51 Founder's Lab - Founder’s Lab is accepting applications for its inaugural cohort until March 31, which will be in hybrid form and open to startups across Canada. The M51 Founder Lab is for women and gender-diverse people who are leading or co-founding companies headquartered in Canada, ideally, those planning to raise a pre-seed ($25k - $1.5M CAD) round within 6-8 months of applying. Appy by 3/31/23 - https://www.movement51.org/founder-lab

Main Street Innovation Fund – Toronto - The fund encourages innovation and allows for unique projects to be piloted in various neighbourhoods throughout the city of Toronto. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 3/16/2023 - https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/main-street-innovation-fund/


UNITED STATES BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANTS

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

Backing Historic Small Businesses Grant - To be eligible for a grant, U.S. independent small restaurants must operate in historic buildings or neighborhoods, contribute to their neighborhood’s history and identity, and have a diverse story about cuisine and community in America.  Grants of $40,000.  Appy by 3/10/2023  https://savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants

California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) - The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including a number of full-time jobs being created, the amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region. Apply by 3/20/23 - https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/

Catalyst Fund - In partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Hello Alice, Mastercard is awarding $5K grants to Black entrepreneurs based in Atlanta, Birmingham, Dayton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. to help them achieve their next milestone. Appy by 3/31/2023 - https://helloalice.com/partners/mastercard/catalyst-fund

Classy Awards - Classy Awards to celebrate nonprofits and spotlight the impactful work of the social sector. Winners are given a platform to amplify their cause and showcase the impact of their programs. This year, through our partnership with Upworthy, winners will be featured on their website and social media channels, which collectively reach 16+ million followers across platforms. Apply by 3/7/2023. - https://awards.classy.org/

Creative Writing Fellowship - The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. Apply by 3/8/23 - https://www.arts.gov/grants/creative-writing-fellowships

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 required. Grant recipients are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500. https://www.freedfellowship.com/grant1

Galaxy Grants - Galaxy of Stars is a network for women and minority-owned businesses. To be eligible, you do need to create a free account at galaxyofstars.org.  Grants for $3,250.  Apply by 3/8/2023 - https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/

Google for Startups Black Founders Fund - The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund provides non-dilutive cash awards to Black led startups that have participated in our programs or have been nominated by our partner community or a previous recipient. Selected founders receive $100,000 in capital along with Google Cloud credits and hands-on support to help their startup grow.  Apply by 3/26/2023 - https://startup.google.com/blackfoundersfund/

Incfile Fresh Start Business Grant - Entrepreneurs 21 years or older can apply to receive $2,500 to put toward business startup costs and will also receive free formation services from Incfile. Appy by 3/31/2023 - https://www.incfile.com/entrepreneur-grant

Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program (PepsiCo) - PepsiCo is inviting Latina entrepreneurs who work in food service to apply for eight weeks of personalized expert consultation, including best practices across operations, technology, marketing, and digital presence. https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/

Kinetic Black Business Support Fund - Must be a black-owned small business in the state of GA, Charlotte, NC, or Lexington, KY, and receiving broadband internet Services from Windstream.  Grants for $2,500 - https://business.windstream.com/bbsf#

Ladies Who Launch Program - Provides a $10,000 grant, business education, mentorship, advisory support, community, and amplification for US-based women and non-binary business owners and entrepreneurs. Apply by 3/31/2023 - https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/launch-program

Latinas in Tech Startup Competition - The Latinas in Tech Startup Competition is aimed at discovering, supporting, and amplifying tech startups with at least one Latina co-founder. Non-dilutive cash prizes ($30K, $20K, and $10K) will be awarded to top three winners. Apply by 3/24/2023 - https://latinasintechsummit.org/startup-competition-2023/

Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Must be a women-owned or led business that ss a social enterprise that is intentional about supporting women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both and have at least $20K in income.  Appy by 3/31/2023 - https://www.millersocent.org/programs/our-accelerators/

Navigate Program (with REI) - Navigate program supports emerging Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry by offering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. The opportunity provides funding, mentorship, curated programming, and access to REI’s experts in production, distribution, marketing services, and talent. Funding of $25,000.  Apply by 3/12/2023 - https://www.rei.com/path-ahead/navigate

Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition - Open to startups located in the United States that are pre-formation or early-stage, have a viable product and scalable business model and are ready to commit to scaling their products if they are selected as finalists, utilizing milk and/or dairy ingredients produced at dairies in the Northeast. Funding of $20,000.  Apply by 3/31/2023 - https://dairyinnovation.org/

Novae Grants Database - Novae Grants database is intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups - https://grants.novaegrants.com/

Pitch HearstLab - Winners of this pitch competition will receive a $100,000 investment from HearstLab, plus three months of hands-on support to help your company reach its goals in building the business, product and team. Investment and support are subject to due diligence and mutual agreement to terms.  Apply by 3/1/2023 - https://www.pitchhearstlabla.com/

Plutus Foundation (for financial literacy education) - The Plutus Foundation awards grants to support bloggers, podcasters, vloggers, journalists, educators, speakers, and authors who create financial literacy programs. Funding of $2,000. Apply by 3/13/2023 - https://plutusfoundation.org/grants/apply/

Rev Summer Prototyping Hardware Accelerator - The Rev Summer Prototyping Hardware Accelerator is open to anyone with an idea for a product and a passion for entrepreneurship. The program is free and open to the public, and teams do not need to have a legally-formed LLC to participate. The classic track supports product ideas across all industries, and the AgTech and CleanTech tracks offer startups the chance to work with a like-minded cohort and learn from industry experts.  Stipends from $2000-$10,000 are available.  Apply by 3/31/2023 - https://www.revithaca.com/prototyping-hardware-accelerator/

SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways - Through an integrated and collaborative approach, Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus will provide access to a range of capital options from micro-loans to growth capital to equity investments. This represents a commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs - https://www.macysinc.com/purpose/spurpathways

Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit that helps small businesses with high potential and limited access to the resources needed to create thriving businesses. They partner with small business owners, providing personalized business support and building connections with local communities.  If you are interested in being considered as a “client” for free services, you can fill out this form https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute (for English) or https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute-esp (for Spanish)  They also offer free webinars (in Eng and Span).  See this link for their upcoming events: https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses

TRANSFORM Business Grant - The TRANSFORM Business Grant is designed to support individuals in systemically oppressed groups who demonstrate financial need. This includes, but is not limited to, BIPOC individuals, individuals who have a disability, formerly incarcerated individuals, and queer, trans, and nonbinary folks. Funding of $1,000.  Apply by March 20, 2023 - https://www.transformgrant.org/

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

VOA Futures Fund Community Health Incubator - This program is designed for entrepreneurs creating innovations toward community health equity. Funding up to $200,000.  Apply by 3/31/2023 - https://seedspot.org/community-health-incubator/

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/

WE Build Accelerator Program by Build In Tulsa - The W.E. Build Accelerator will empower 25 innovative and diverse early-stage startups to create and launch scalable ventures in Tulsa, OK over the next two years. The first cohort will begin in April 2023. Funding of $25,000. Apply by 3/2/2023 - https://www.buildintulsa.com/programs/w-e-build

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

Workers Lab Innovation Fund - The Workers Lab is now accepting applications for the 2022/2023 Innovation Fund cycle and they are seeking innovators with early-stage ideas centered around making the ways our country serves workers more modern and inclusive. Funding of $5,000. Apply by 3/27/2023 - https://www.theworkerslab.com/updates/2022/2023-innovation-fund-applications-are-now-being-accepted?hsLang=en

Zen Business - For a limited time, Zen Business is giving every mom in America the ability to start an LLC for free. - https://www.zenbusiness.com/moms/


ARKANSAS BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


CALIFORNIA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Antioch Small Business Grants - Eligible Antioch small businesses can receive a grant payment of up to $15,000, and facade upgrade reimbursement of up to $25,000 through the City of Antioch Small Business Programs. Businesses must have less than 25 employees. Apply by 3/1/2023 - https://forwardplatform.com/city-of-antioch-small-business-programs/

  • California Dream Fund - To apply for the grant, the program first requires eligible startups to participate in a no-cost business startup program that combines helpful startup training workshops with one-on-one consulting services. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible participants will be given a link to apply for grant funding up to $10,000 - https://calosba.ca.gov/funding-grants-incentives/california-dream-fund-program/

  • Carson, CA Small Business and Commercial Improvement Grants - Small Business Grant Program will provide grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses impacted by the pandemic, while the Commercial Facade Improvement Program will offer a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to encourage businesses to make aesthetic improvements to their storefronts. Businesses must be located in Carson and have 50 employees or fewer. - https://ci.carson.ca.us/communitydevelopment/SBGProgram.aspx

  • Lake County, CA Microgrant Program - Must be physically located in Lake County and have <5 full-time equivalent employees. Grants for $2,500 on a first come, first served basis - https://www.lakecountycaedc.org/grants/

  • San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant - Must be a business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or less employees. Grants for $2,500 - https://www.selectsbcounty.com/major-initiatives/microbusiness-covid-19-relief-grant

  • San Francisco Vandalism Relief Grant - Business must have a storefront that was damaged after July 1, 2020 and business must have less than $8M in revenue.  Grants for $2,000 - https://sf.gov/get-grant-vandalism-related-costs-your-small-business-storefront

  • San Jose BEST Grant - BEST Grant Program strives to provide funding for services to build on the strengths of San José youth and reduce their risk of gang involvement and youth violence. Interested agencies must be a 501(c)(3), a government agency, or a legally recognized faith-based organization. Apply by 3/23/2023 - https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4866/4699


COLORADO BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


CONNECTICUT BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


DELAWARE BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • EDGE Grant program - To be eligible for an EDGE award, a company must be under seven years old and have less than ten workers. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 3/31/2023 - https://business.delaware.gov/edge/

  • Site Readiness Fund - The Site Readiness Fund provides grants, loans, or other economic assistance to qualified businesses or local governments based in Delaware that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving commercial, industrial sites that are readily available to businesses - https://business.delaware.gov/site-readiness-fund/


FLORIDA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


GEORGIA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


HAWAII BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


ILLINOIS BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Danville, IL Small Business Grant - Businesses must be restaurants which 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).  Grants for $10,000 https://www.cityofdanville.org/government/community-development/cdbg-covid-19-small-business-assistance-grant

  • Gurnee, IL Small Business Grant - The village of Gurnee, Illinois launched a small business grant program last month. Grants can be used to improve business facilities and each business must provide at least half of the capital (match) for each project. Grants up to $10,000 - https://www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant-program

  • Schaumburg Small Business Grants - The Village of Schaumburg has allocated $245,000 to provide grants of up to $30,000 to small businesses defined as having 50 or fewer employees. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until grant funds are expended. https://centerofconcern.org/schaumburg-small-business-grants/

  • Small Business Improvement Fund – Chicago - Grants for permanent building improvements and repairs. Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development facilitates the program. Local businesses can apply for grants that cover between 30 percent and 90 percent of their remodeling or building costs.  Funding up to $250,000. Different application deadlines based on location in Chicago. - https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/small-business-improvement-fund/home.html

  • TechRise Chicago - TechRise Chicago hosts virtual weekly pitch competitions for BIPOC and Woman/Trans/Non-Binary entrepreneurs building early-stage startups out of Chicagoland. Each week, 5 founders are invited onstage to pitch their business to a panel of VC judges. Funding up to $50,000 - https://techrise.co/apply/


KANSAS BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

LOUISIANA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


MARYLAND BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • BGE Energizing Small Business Grant -Applicants must be a for-profit business and an existing BGE electric and/or gas customer with positive BGE credit history. Preference will be given to minority-owned and woman-owned businesses. Funding of $20,000.  Apply by 3/24/2023 - https://helloalice.com/grants/bge

  • ExportMD Program - Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Apps due first of each month - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program

  • Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund - This is an evolving loan fund, which supports small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional loans or financing. This specific program will grant priority to businesses in Baltimore City and rural regions across the state. - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/meaf


MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Somerville, MA Small Business Grant - Businesses must be located within the City of Somerville, have 20 or fewer full-time employees and be able to demonstrate a decline in revenue during the past two years.  Grants for up to $15,000 - https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/programs/small-business-covid-19-relief-fund

  • Sussex County Small Business Grant Program - Businesses must have been legally established in Sussex County since Jan. 1,  2019, and have annual revenue of less than $4 million and 50 or fewer full-time employees. Funding up to $15,000 - https://www.sussexcountysbg.com/


MICHIGAN BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Flint Community Grant Program - This application is for eligible Flint-based nonprofits, businesses, and community-based organizations that will administer programs—for example, home repair and improvement, or youth job training to the Flint community.  Apply by 3/27/2023 - https://www.cityofflint.com/ARPA/

  • 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 also available for nonprofits -https://www.downtownlansing.org/small-business-support-grants/

  • Match on Main Grants Reimbursement - This grant program provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that serves to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support eligible activities. - https://www.miplace.org/small-business/match-on-main/

  • Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program - ROBIN provides funds to internet service providers and public-private partnerships for the expansion of broadband infrastructure to unserved areas. Apply by 3/14/23 - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/funding-opportunities

  • 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 at up to $2,500.  Grants of $5,000 - https://www.washtenaw.org/3710/Small-Business-Growth-Activator


MINNESOTA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


MISSOURI BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Coos Economic Development Corporation Grant - For small businesses in Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield. Grant awardees will receive up to $5,000 towards storefront rent for 3 months, insurance, utilities, signage, and other reasonable expenses. - https://www.coosedc.org/blogcontent/popupgrant

  • Manchester Small Business Grant and Program Assistance - Support small businesses based in Manchester, NH with fixed business costs, including rent, utilities, and payroll, accrued during the pandemic, costs associated with transitioning to e-commerce business platforms, outdoor space upgrades, and other technical assistance needs.  Grants up to $10,000 -https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Comm-Dev/American-Rescue-Plan-Act


NEW JERSEY BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Mercer County Small Business Grant - The ideal business for this opportunity will be located in Mercer County, have undergone hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer a brick-and-mortar location. Furthermore, the perfect applicant is a business whose main operation involves walk-in clients.  Funding for $10,000 -https://grantworks.quickbase.com/db/bsypt9y7r?a=dbpage&pageID=2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

  • Small Business Improvement Grant - All creditworthy, small, minority-owned, or women-owned businesses in New Jersey may apply for assistance under the Small Business Improvement Grant. Businesses may be reimbursed for capital improvements, or the purchase and/or installation of new furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Grants up to $50,000 - https://www.njeda.com/smallbusinessservices/


NEW MEXICO BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

NEW YORK BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Cornell BenDaniel Venture Challenge -Companies must be based and operating in New York state, or have a Cornell affiliation such as: - the active founder who is a recent graduate or former employee - the company has completed an entrepreneurial program or incubator.  Funding up to $50,000.  Apply by 3/10/2023 - https://airtable.com/shrH2XCMxkEYTfWmr

  • Empire State Development Corp.’s COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program - Individual businesses can apply for tax credits of up to $25,000, which may cover up to half of qualified, pandemic-related expenses. Qualifying expenses include supplies or upgrades related to health and safety, including disinfectants, new HVAC equipment, touchless kiosks, and outdoor-space expansions. - https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-capital-costs-tax-credit

  • Hope4Heroes - Military veteran’s program specifically designed to mentor and provide support for small veteran-owned businesses in New York’s Bronx County. Must be a veteran with an honorable character of service & must currently own and operate a small business in Bronx County, New York.  The award is one year of financial mentorship - https://militarywarriors.org/hope4heroes/

  • NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund Loan - Must be a NYC-based business - no minimum credit score required, no application fee, 4% interest rate. Loans up to $250,000 - https://sbsopportunityfund.nyc/

  • Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program - Grant Program is open to businesses that employ up to 50 full-time equivalent employees as well as sole proprietors. Open to for-profit and non-profits. Grants for $5,000 - https://ndc.smapply.io/prog/oyster_bay_forward/

  • Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program - Program will offer early-stage businesses growth assistance from $50,000 up to $250,000 with matching from the private sector (there must be at least $1 of private sector investment for every $1 NY Ventures invests). In addition to financial support, Empire State Development offers the tools and key introductions needed to help companies reach the next level. The company must be registered to do business in New York - https://esd.ny.gov/pre-seed-and-seed-matching-fund-program

  • Rockland County Grants - Grant opportunities for restaurants and small businesses located in Rockland County up to $25,000 - https://rocklandgov.com/departments/county-executive/reviving-and-rebuilding-rockland/grants/

  • Seed Funding Grant Program - The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy. Must be incorporated in New York State or licensed or registered to do business in New York State and have less than $1MM in revenue. Grants up to $25,000 - https://nyseedgrant.com/


OHIO BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

OKLAHOMA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia - Eligible applicants include any of the following entities located within the City of Philadelphia: Community Development Corporations, Economic development organizations and redevelopment authorities, business improvement districts/neighborhood improvement districts, not-for-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation, the City of Philadelphia, and the School District of Philadelphia. Funding up to $500,000. - https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-philadelphia/

  • Scranton Small Business Grants - Businesses must be in a qualifying Low-to-Moderate service area within the City of Scranton.  Grants up to $5000 -https://scrantonpa.gov/2022/02/17/microgrants-for-small-business-startups/


SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


TEXAS BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fort Bend, TX Small Business Grant - To qualify, you must be a Fort Bend business that has been operational since December 30, 2019, and prove a revenue decline of at least 25 percent from 2019 to 2020. Grants for $5000-$25,000 -https://fortbendcounty.com/expansion-and-relocation/grants

  • Harlingen Revitalization Grant - Revitalize Harlingen is a small business site improvement matching grant program offered by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation that will provide, in the form of an incentive grant, up to $10,000 for the site and storefront improvements; encouraging the retention of jobs for business enterprises in the City of Harlingen - https://harlingenedc.com/revitalize-harlingen

  • Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program - TTIR Program was established to provide one-time reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19. -https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-travel-industry-recovery-grant-program


VIRGINIA BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

  • B-Force Accelerator - A 12-week intensive for black and Latinx businesses that are at least 2 years old to prepare them for capital access. Must be located in Norfolk. https://blackbrand.biz/b-force-accelerator/

  • Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust Grant - Facade & Interior Grant Program - Property and business owners who are planning repairs or enhancements of their exterior or interior spaces in 2023 are encouraged to apply for the grant. Funds are awarded on a dollar-for-dollar basis and cover up to 50 percent of the total cost of the project. Funding up to $20,000. Apply by 3/3/2023 - https://gloucestervillage.com/grants/

  • James City County Small Business Relief Grant - Existing businesses located in James City County are eligible to apply.  Must be locally or regionally owned and have less than 20 employees. Grants up to $15,000 - https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/3803/COVID-19-Small-Business-Relief-ProgramGr

  • Newport News Microenterprise Grant - Micro Enterprise must be within Newport News and will have five or fewer employees.  Not-for-profit businesses, organizations, and entities are not eligible for this program. The business owners must be low to moderate income or the business must be located in a low to the moderate-income area at the time of application. Grants for $500-$3500 - https://www.nnva.gov/2723/Newport-News-Micro-Enterprise-Grant-Prog

  • Prince William County, VA Small Business Grant - Prince William County, VA is offering a "Restore Retail" Grant program for up to $25K per grant. - https://apply.pwcded.org/prog/restore_retail_grant/

  • Virginia Beach Façade Improvement Grant - Façade improvement grants (FIG) are reimbursements for impactful exterior improvements for small, locally owned, and operated businesses located in any commercial or industrial zoned area within the City of Virginia Beach. Grant is a match to what business owner is investing. Funding up to $10,000 -https://www.yesvirginiabeach.com/business-environment/fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-grants-fig


WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESS FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

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