MARCH 2024 Grants & Business Opportunities
GLOBAL BUSINESS GRANT & 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
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 - The 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
Bayer Foundation Women Accelerator Program - The award seeks to support women entrepreneurs driving impactful solutions in the Global South region, specifically Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. To qualify, applicants must center their solutions around health, nutrition, and their intersection with climate-related challenges. Additionally, the solutions should emphasize social or community impact. Award of 25,000 Euros. Apply by 3/27/2024. - https://bayerfoundation-wea.com/
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/
Echo360 e3 Tech Grants - Echo360 e3 Tech Grants will award up to 20 recipients with cash or software grants US $2,000 in cash or up to $5,000 in software in two categories: EchoImpact and EchoInnovation – Apply by 3/22/2024. - https://echo360.com/company/grants/
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 active sellers 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/
48 in 48 - Website Build Event - 48in48 provides free websites to empower nonprofits. They recruit teams of talented designers, developers, project managers and content writers come together and create amazing websites over just one weekend. Non-profits with less than $3MM in revenue are welcome to apply. Their next event focuses on women-led nonprofits. The build event will be in early April and the deadline to apply is 3/18/24. - https://48in48.org/events/
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab - The Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab (MSIVL) is an intensive five-month in-house accelerator program designed to help further develop and showcase disruptive startups, with a mission to create a more inclusive investment landscape for underrepresented founders. The lab provides capital, content, connections, and community for underrepresented founders in both the Americas and EMEA. It offers a unique opportunity for disruptive startups to access capital, accelerate their business, and increase their visibility. The program culminates in a showcase presentation and Demo Day to the investor community, where participants can raise their profiles with potential business partners and customers. The lab also provides office space for the duration of the program in exchange for an equity stake of 5.00% and a cash contribution of $250,000 to each company participating in the New York-based program. Apply by 3/15/2024. - https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/diversity/inclusive-ventures-lab
NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme - The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited six-month rigorous virtual leadership program for exceptional leaders and founders of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises worldwide, especially those from low and middle-income countries. Apply by 3/31/2024. - https://ngowhisperer.com/fellowship/
Pollination Project - Grants to global non-profits. The 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 - The 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/
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 BUSINESS 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 - 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 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/
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant - The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, a partnership between DoorDash and Hello Alice, provides $10,000 grants to selected restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada that have been affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, and hurricanes. The fund is available to for-profit restaurants with a brick-and-mortar location, no more than three total locations, 50 or fewer employees per location, and revenues of $3 million or less per location. Apply by 3/29/2024 - https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash/
CANADA BUSINESS 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
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/
Inclusive Beauty Fund (with L'Oreal) - The Inclusive Beauty Fund provides financial support and resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the beauty industry. Administered in collaboration with the NAACP’s Economic Empowerment Fund and Hispanic Federation, respectively, L’Oréal has partnered with GlobalGiving to provide 40 one-time grants to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the beauty industry across the United States. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 3/29/24 - https://www.loreal.com/en/usa/articles/commitment/lusa-launches-second-edition-of-its-inclusive-beauty-fund/
Inventures Startup Pitch Competition - Startup Pitch finalists will receive free registration to all Inventures programming, access to professional coaching and mentoring opportunities, and a chance to win $10,000 in funding. Inventures Startup Pitch is an in-person event at the TELUS Convention Center Calgary, Canada. Apply by 3/15/2024 - https://inventurescanada.com/get-involved/startup-pitch/
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/
Prince Edward Island Small Business Grant - The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward the purchase of eligible capital asset costs. Business must be located in Prince Edward Island and be the primary source of income for the applicant OR employ at least one employee. Funding up to $3750. Apply by 3/31/2024 - https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/small-business-investment-grant
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/
Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant - The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, a partnership between DoorDash and Hello Alice, provides $10,000 grants to selected restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada that have been affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, and hurricanes. The fund is available to for-profit restaurants with a brick-and-mortar location, no more than three total locations, 50 or fewer employees per location, and revenues of $3 million or less per location. Funding up to $10,000. Apply by 3/29/2024 - https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash/
UK BUSINESS 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/
US BUSINESS 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
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
Barclays Small Business Big Wins Grant - What’s your small business story? Explain how your business is adjusting to the current economy. Demonstrate your perseverance, creativity, and passion for your business. How do your business products or services impact others and/or the community? Funding up to $60,000. Apply by 3/4/2024 - https://www.barclayssmallbizbigwins.com/
Botox Real Impact Grant (with IFundWomen) - Providing 20 groundbreaking women entrepreneurs, each with a $25k grant, coaching, and mentorship, helping to close the Confidence Gap. Honorees will also become a part of the award-winning IFundWomen Method Crowdfunding Accelerator, designed to fuel ambitions, increase confidence, and drive long-term impact for future women founders. Apply by 3/19/2024 - https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/realimpact
Duality Quantum Accelerator - Duality is the first accelerator program in the U.S. exclusively focused on supporting innovative quantum startups. At least one founder must commit to residing in Chicago for 12 weeks through the main programming (July – October) and additional programming as required (approximately 4 weeks throughout the rest of the year). Funding of $50,000. Apply by 3/15/2024 - https://www.dualityaccelerator.com/about-the-program/
Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program - The EYE program is uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneur participants ages 19-35 with support to enhance their growing business. Business owners will receive guidance from corporate sponsors, MBEs, and additional stakeholders. Apply by 3/8/2024 - https://nmsdc.org/programs/emerging-young-entrepreneurs-program/
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 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 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/
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 expect 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/
Kitty Fund - Helping Mompreneurs - The founder identifies as a mother. Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M. Business must be located in the United States. Grant for $500. Apps open in March 2024 - https://foundersfirstcdc.org/kitty-fund
Military Entrepreneur Challenge - The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that allows veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs 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 is a social enterprise that is intentional about supporting women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both and has at least $50K in income. Apply by 3/15/2024 - https://www.millersocent.org/programs/our-accelerators/
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/
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/
Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant - The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, a partnership between DoorDash and Hello Alice, provides $10,000 grants to selected restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada that have been affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, and hurricanes. The fund is available to for-profit restaurants with a brick-and-mortar location, no more than three total locations, 50 or fewer employees per location, and revenues of $3 million or less per location. Apply by 3/29/2024 - https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash/
Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator - Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator offers four tracks – Classic, AgTech, ClimateTech, and MedTech – to guide product teams to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically feasible, and economically viable. Upon program completion, participants can recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers, and pitch to investors. Teams will receive a stipend of up to $2,000 to advance their prototype. Apply by 3/25/24 - 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 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. 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
Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities, and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines - https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application
Veterans Business Outreach Center - The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. - https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
Warrior Rising Grant - Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 - https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/
Wish Local Empowerment Program - You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment
Women and Minority Business Owner Down Payment Grant (Bank of America) - Non-repayable grant is for up to $25,000 on SBA owner-occupied commercial estate loans for business locations within select opportunity zones (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles) Program may expand based on pilot. - https://promotions.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/downpaymentgrant
Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program - Non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. Apply by 3/21/2024 - https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/02/20/sba-announces-funding-competition-organizations-providing-entrepreneurship-training-women-veterans
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 BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UpStart Small Business Grant - Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, AR. $5,000. - https://www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift#
CALIFORNIA BUSINESS 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
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
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 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 served. https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/signgrant
COLORADO BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced Industries Export Gran - Helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses that want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small -and medium-sized businesses. Up to $15,000 rolling deadline. 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 $5000. https://www.lafayetteco.gov/3906/2023-Small-Business-Capital-Grants
CONNECTICUT BUSINESS GRANT & 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 GrantsCTgrantBusiness 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
WASHINGTON DC BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Downtown Recovery Grant - The Downtown Recovery Grant program will provide funding to businesses opening or expanding in commercial space in the Downtown BID and Golden Triangle BID boundaries that have been vacant for at least six months. Funds may be used to support capital improvements, rent, and utilities. Deadline 3/15/24. https://www.obviouslydc.com/fy24-business-funding-opportunities
Family Fun Destinations Program - The Family Fun Destinations program will provide grants to arts, cultural, or placemaking nonprofit organizations to develop or enhance semi-permanent or permanent family-friendly attractions Downtown that will drive foot traffic, offer a new experience to the surrounding neighborhood and create economic impact. Deadline 3/15/24. https://www.obviouslydc.com/fy24-business-funding-opportunities
Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant - The Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant provides funding for small businesses in designated commercial corridors to make capital improvements in their business and create new job opportunities for District residents. Eligible businesses operate from a physical location in a Great Streets corridor and are for-profit retail or service-oriented businesses, or nonprofit arts and humanities organizations. Deadline 3/15/24. https://www.obviouslydc.com/fy24-business-funding-opportunities
Locally Made Manufacturing GrantDCgrantThe Locally Made Manufacturing Grant program supports local businesses that are located in a Great Streets corridor that engage in light manufacturing, by providing funding for capital or tenant improvements of commercial property with a designated industrial use. This grant is intended to grow the District’s local business economy, bolster manufacturing, and strengthen supply chains within the city. Deadline 3/15/24. https://www.obviouslydc.com/fy24-business-funding-opportunities
Neighborhood Prosperity FundDCgrantNeighborhood Prosperity Fund (NPF) incentivizes community development, economic growth, and job creation by providing gap financing for projects that attract private investment to distressed communities. Grant funds support architectural and engineering costs, construction costs, tenant improvements, historical preservation building improvements to maintain compliance with applicable laws, development analysis, rent abatement, and/or tenant concessions for up to 3 years to stabilize market rent. Projects must be located within the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund boundary. Deadline 3/15/24. https://www.obviouslydc.com/fy24-business-funding-opportunities
DELAWARE BUSINESS 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. https://export.delaware.gov/tag/compass-grant/
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 BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Miami Dade Small Business Grant - The 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 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/
Orlando Business Funding Availability - Website with links to several funding options for businesses based in Orlando, FL. https://www.orlando.gov/Community-Programs-Events/Grant-Funding-Availability
GEORGIA BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Columbus, GA Grants - Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small iz, 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
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 served. https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
Toccoa Small Business Grants - The City of Toccoa has instituted facade grant funding for those property and business owners who are interested in historically renovating their downtown facades. Facade grant recipients have the opportunity to work with a historic planner and draft renderings that will promote their storefront beautifully and historically. Up to $20,000. https://www.mainstreettoccoa.com/main-street/page/downtown-funding-programs
ILLINOIS BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Danville, IL Small Business Grant - Businesses must be restaurants that prepare and sell food either for on-premise or off-premise consumption or have been deemed by the State of Illinois as a “non-essential” business which was required to “cease all activities except for minimum basic operations”. Must have a commercial business location within the City of Danville (home-based businesses are ineligible)$ 10,000. First come, first served. 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 served. https://www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant-program
INDIANA BUSINESS 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
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 BUSINESS 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/
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 grant. First come, first served. https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
LOUISIANA BUSINESS 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 BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Brookline Small Business Resilience Grant Program - Applicants must be in businesses disproportionately affected by the pandemic and must be located in Brookline. Due 3/29/24. https://www.brooklinema.gov/1779/Small-Business-Resilience-Grant-Program
MARYLAND BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Business Boost Small Business Grants - The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks (NBW) program, is offering up to $2,000,000 of Business Boost microgrants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. Applications will be accepted online starting March 13, 2024. Up to $50,000. Application opens 3/13/24. https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/Small-Business-Grants.aspx
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 $5,000 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 BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Lansing Small Business Support - 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/
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/
Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant - The grant program will award 17 grants of up to $10,000 each to eligible Flint businesses that are new to the program.$10,000. Due 3/15/24. https://developflintandgenesee.org/moving-flint-forward/
Small Business Growth Activator - Washtenaw CountyMIgrantYour 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. 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 BUSINESS 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
MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
MLK Corridor Entrepreneurial & Real Estate Fund - To qualify for a grant from the Jackson Entrepreneurial and Real Estate Fund, your business must be located in the Martin Luther King Corridor in Jackson or you must have plans to move into the corridor. Must have fewer than 20 employees. Up to $50,000. https://www.mymlkcia.org/entrepreneurial-fund
MONTANA BUSINESS 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 BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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 served. https://business.windstream.com/bbsf
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/
NEBRASKA BUSINESS GRANT & 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 BUSINESS 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
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 BUSINESS 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 BUSINESS 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
OHIO BUSINESS GRANT & 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 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=
OKLAHOMA BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Oklahoma REAP Grants - REAP grants are to aid small businesses or farms in rural Oklahoma with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Grants for up to 50 percent of total eligible project costs. Due 3/31/24. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans/ok
OREGON BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Matthew Choi Farmer's Market Grant - PortlandORgrantChoi’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/
RAIN Catalysts Tech AcceleratorORacceleratorFor Washington and Oregon-based tech startups. Participants must attend weekly virtual sessions, and open mentor sessions, and actively engage in program activities. The program runs from April to June 2024, consisting of 10 weeks with 1.5-hour weekly virtual sessions. Due 3/11/24. https://www.raincatalysts.org/techaccelerator
PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Downtown State College Small Business Grant - Grants will provide funding ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to downtown constituents who are committed to enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of their establishments through facade and interior renovations. up to $5000. Apps open 3/1/24-3/22/24. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC1b2Td4qZsnTYwWiKdMhP-vkm9HBOJv9ZY34QrgH6vYbyFw/closedform
RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
RI Rebounds Energy Efficiency Grant - Must be a Rhode Island business or non-profit with less than $2 million in annual gross revenues. Up to $10,000. https://commerceri.com/ri-rebounds/energy-efficiency/
SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS 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 serve. 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
SOUTH DAKOTA BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
SD Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) Grants - Eligible applicants include South Dakota’s agricultural producers and processors, for-profit entities meeting Small Business Administration small business size standards, local or tribal government entities, institutions, or nonprofit organizations operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted agricultural products. Up to $100,000. Due 3/10/24. https://danr.sd.gov/Press/RFSI.aspx
TEXAS BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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 serve. https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/4163/Minority-Business-Stabilization-Fund
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
Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant - If you are a female veteran in Texas who is starting or currently owns an existing business, you may qualify for the CWE’s Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant program. 25 grant funds of $5,000 each will be awarded to qualified Texas women veterans. This grant program is aimed specifically at helping veterans and is open to women entrepreneurs throughout Texas. $5,000. Due 3/15/24. https://twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/veteran-woman-grant/
UTAH BUSINESS 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 BUSINESS 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/
King William County Small Business GrantVAgrantThe King William County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is sponsoring a grant program aimed at providing seed money for new and existing businesses in the County. The Program will provide funding up to $3,500 to qualified applicants. $3,500. https://kwc.gov/528/Small-Business-Grant-Program
Thrive Small Business Technical Assistance GrantVAgrantTHRIVE will provide up to 600 small businesses coaching and targeted consulting valued up to $10,000. Must have one or more location(s), including the principal place of business, in Fairfax County. Fairfax County includes the Towns of Herndon, Vienna, and Clifton. $10,000. First come, first serve. https://www.ledcmetro.org/thrivegrant
WASHINGTON BUSINESS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
RAIN Catalysts Tech Accelerator - For Washington and Oregon-based tech startups. Participants must attend weekly virtual sessions, and open mentor sessions, and actively engage in program activities. The program runs from April to June 2024, consisting of 10 weeks with 1.5-hour weekly virtual sessions. Due 3/11/24. https://www.raincatalysts.org/techaccelerator
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
