October 2023 business grants & funding opportunities

GLOBAL 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 - 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/

D-Prize: Grants to fight Extreme Poverty - Can you design a new business or NGO that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale? The most promising teams will be awarded up to $20,000 to launch their new organization wherever extreme poverty exists. Existing organizations applying to D-Prize should have operated for no more than 18 months and raised no more than $30,000 in outside funding. Grants up to $20,000. Apply by 10/16/2023 - https://d-prize.org/

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

Grow NY Food and Ag Summit - The Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit is a two-day event on 11/14-15 showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of the industry. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown in Binghamton, New York and will be streamed virtually. 20 food and ag startups from around the world will pitch their innovations for the chance to win up to $1 million. Gain insight from industry thought leaders through panels and fireside chats, and network with an array of ecosystem players presenting their services and support. Registration to attend virtually is free. If attending in-person, use the code BOAWOMEN at checkout to receive $10 off registration. Sign up by 11/13/2023 - https:// web.cvent.com/event/27f49a8c-e5ad-4259-9c26-617a18611485/ summary

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/

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 company. Various locations and due dates - https:// www.techstars.com/accelerators/

Xero Beautiful Business Fund - global (Australia, Canada-not Quebec, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK and US) - Offering more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US. Must have less than 50 employees. Apply by 10/6/2023 - https://www.xerobeautifulbusinessfund.com/

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 modelling, 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/

AUSTRALIA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Circular Fashion Fund (through eBay) - The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and eBay Australia have just announced a $200,000 Circular Fashion Fund. The fund is aimed at startups specialising in circular fashion solutions and sustainable practices in the fashion industry. six finalists will pitch their ideas to the panel, with the winner taking away a $100,000 grant. Two runners-up will each receive $50,000. Apply by 11/10/23 - https://cloud.forbusiness.ebay.com.au/ circular-fashion-fund

Optus Business Plus Mentorship Grant Program - Must be a company incorporated in Australia that is an existing Optus Business customer or be willing to be an Optus Business customer. Funding up to $5000 - https://www.optus.com.au/content/optus/en/business/optus- business-plus-mentorship-grant-competition.html

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

UNITED KINGDOM GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Innovate UK KTN - Resource for sourcing grant programs available in the UK across all sectors. 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 Association of University Women Career Development Grants - The American Association of University Women is seeking applications for Career Development Grants to provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); or social sciences. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation and dependent care. Funding up to $20,000. Apply by 11/15/2023 - https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships- grants/current-opportunities/career-development/

Black Farmers Equity Initiative Program: Acres Program - Program participants complete a 12-week learning curriculum focused on growing their capacity to take on major national contracts with corporate members. Apply by 10/30/2023 - https://nmsdc.org/acres-cultivating- equity-in-black-agriculture/

Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant - Black and woman-owned beauty or wellness business, registered and based in the U.S., in operation for at least one year are eligible to apply for the $125K grant fund. Apply by 10/31/2023 - https://browngirljane.com/pages/ browngirlswap-grant

Creciendo con TikTok for Small Business - Creciendo con TikTok will provide cash awards of $5,000 to 40 Latinx small business owners who have demonstrated perseverance and entrepreneurial vision in their communities. $5,000. Apply by 10/23/2023 - https:// hispanicheritage.org/small-business-grants-for-latinx-business-owners/

Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition - A celebration of women who are making their mark on the food, beverage, and CPG industries. Five entrepreneurs pitch their business live in New York City in front of a panel of industry experts. November 9 is the Pitch Competition at Helen

Mills Theater in New York City. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 10/2/2023 - https://www.enthusefoundation.org/pitch-competition

FedEx Entrepreneur Fund - Small businesses must be majority owned by entrepreneur with disabilities or military-connected entrepreneur. Grants of $10,000. Apply by 10/6/2023 - https://helloalice.com/grants/ fedex/

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

Halcyon Future Builders Fellowship - Cohort of up to 10 ventures founded by Black, African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Afro-Latina women and nonbinary-identifying entrepreneurs. Ventures receive training in Halcyon’s methodology on business fundamentals, leadership, investment readiness, and impact. Applicants should focus in Health, Climate, and/or EquityTech. Receive $10,000 in AWS credits. Apply by 10/20/2023 - https://www.halcyonhouse.org/future-builders- fellowship/

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/

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/

McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund in Food and Wine - SHE CAN Fund invests in the professional advancement and career growth of high- potential, professional women, with a particular focus on women of color. Our mission is to close the gender and race gap in leadership positions in wine & spirits, hospitality, and finance industries by providing professional development - https:// www.mcbridesistersfund.org/

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 US-based non-profit. Funding up to $50,000 - https:// customervoice.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx? id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRzqG-8hAJq1BsU8sgfjznelUQUpCUkJVO TgyTThESk1RTURRR1JUSldUWSQlQCN0PWcu

Military Entrepreneur Challenge - The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small business. - https:// secondservicefoundation.org/mec/

National Grant for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses - Inspired by U.S. Navy veteran Stephen L. Tadlock, this fund will make investments of $1,000 each to 25 veterans who are running employer-based small businesses. $1,000. Apply by 10/16/23 - https://foundersfirstcdc.org/ stephen-tadlock

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/

Pure Leaf "No" Grants - "No" grants (grants are $2000 and open to US residents - concept is that women have to say "yes" to so much - what would an additional $2K enable you to say "no" to?) Winners receive the $ and access to a support community and resources through SeekHer's Community Care Program. Funding of $2,000. Apply by 10/31/23 - https://www.pureleaf.com/NoGrants/

Small Business Growth Fund (Hello Alice, Etsy and Progressive) - Must be a for-profit business located and registered in one of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia with less than $1MM in revenue. Grants up to $25,000. Apply by 10/27/2023 - https:// helloalice.com/grants/sbgf

Sparkplug Foundation Social Action Grant - The Sparkplug Foundation is offering up to $10,000 grant for nonprofit organizations based in the US that are working on projects that address institutional injustices, and build a just society. This include projects focused to, educate or support communities, make systemic change and/or shift power to create justice, bring music to communities. Apply by 11/2/2023 - https://www.sparkplugfoundation.org/information/

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 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 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

Vela Education Fund Grants - ELA supports thousands of independent operators who facilitate learning outside the traditional bounds of ‘school.’ Must be US based and serve K-12 learners or programs outside of traditional public, private, or charter schools. Funding up to $10,000. Apply by 10/6/23 - https://velaedfund.org/ microgrants/

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

STATE SPECIFIC GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ARKANSAS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

UPSTART SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, AR. $5,000 grant. - https:// www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift

VENTURE CENTER VC WOMEN ACHIEVE - VCWoman Achieve is a statewide mentorship program bringing Arkansas’s women entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop life changing relationships to drive professional growth. Mentorship program. Apply by 10/09/2023 - https://www.venturecenter.co/entrepreneurs/mentorships/ vcwomanachieve/

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 grant. - https:// www.bakersfieldcity.us/1108/Entrepreneurship-Grant-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. 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 $1,500 grant. - http://longbeach.gov/ smallbizgrants

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. $2,000 grant. - 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 grant. First come, first serve. - https:// www.liveuptehachapi.com/signgrant

COLORADO GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

ADVANCED INDUSTRIES EXPORT GRAN - 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 grant. 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 grant. - 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 $5,000 grant. - https://www.lafayetteco.gov/3906/2023-Small-Business-Capital- Grants

CONNECTICUT GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION - American Savings Foundation is an independent charitable foundation in Connecticut, providing grants to local nonprofit organizations. With a core focus in New Britain and Waterbury, the Foundation also serves 62 additional towns throughout the state. Up to $5,000. Apply by 10/12/23. - https://www.asfdn.org/ grants/community-grants

ARTISTS RESPOND GRANT - The Artists Respond grant program awards funds to Connecticut artists for community based projects that range from large audience events to small group activities. Artist-led projects use the arts to inspire, empower, educate, and transform Connecticut communities. $3,000 grant. Apply by 10/25/23. - https:// portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Arts-and-Culture/Funding_Opportunities/ Artists-Respond

NEW HAVEN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Must be for profit business located in New Haven County, CT. - https://www.e3connector.com/decd- small-business-grant

TORRINGTON/WBDC SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM -

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

WEST HARTFORD, CT SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT GRANT - 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

WASHINGTON DC GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

OBVIOUSLY DC GRANT - Variety of grants available - Special Event Fee Relief Fund, Vitality Fund, Commercial Property Acquisition Fund , and DC Family Fun Destinations Grant. - https://www.obviouslydc.com/ fy22-business-funding-opportunities

DELAWARE GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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

FLORIDA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

MOM AND POP SMALL BUSINESS GRANT (MIAMI/DADE) - Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program offers funding opportunities for small owned and operated businesses to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations. Applications are filed by District and all have different due dates. See website for details. - https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page? Mduid_service=ser1471548035447835

ORANGE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS BOOST - The Orange County Small Business BOOST program provides grants to eligible small businesses, home-based businesses and gig workers that 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 serve. - https://www.ocfl.net/ EconomicDevelopment/SmallBusinessBOOST.aspx

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

PORT ST. LUCIE SMALL BUSINESS GRANT- The City of Port St. Lucie Business Recovery, Small Business Grants are designed to help business owners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic recover some of their losses and continue operating. Up to $10,000.

Apply from 10/11/2023 thru 10/17/2023. - https://www.zoomgrants.com/ gprop2.asp?donorid=2376&rfpid=4544

GEORGIA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

COLUMBUS, GA GRANT - Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small business, hospitality and non- profits). Up to $40,000. First come, first serve. - https:// www.columbusga.gov/arp

CONYERS, GA SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Small business grants for businesses based in Conyers, Georgia. First come, first serve. - https://www.conyersga.com/government/about-conyers/arpa-funds- assistance

GWINETT COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Business must be for-profit Gwinnett County- based business with a minimum of two years of operation and less than 50 employees. Up to $15,000. Apply by 10/13/2023. - https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/ departments/planningdevelopment/economicdevelopment/ smallbusinessgrant? utm_source=yourls&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=gc- economic-development-small-business-grant

NEWTON COUNTY, GA SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Newton County with up to 25 employees (including the owner) at the time of application with up to $20,000 in grant funding. Up to $20,000. - https:// iparametricsbpa.workflowcloud.com/forms/21a871ad-9b90-41da-b36b- dc1a0c154a47

ILLINOIS GRANT & FUNDING 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). $10,000. First come, first serve. - 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. - https:// www.gurnee.il.us/business/small-business-capital-investment-grant- program

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. First come, first serve. - 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 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Louisiana. $2,500. First come, first serve. - https:// hispanicchamberla.com/hispanic-owned-small-businesses-grant/

MASSACHUSETTS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

SUSSEX COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM -

Business must have been legally established in Sussex County since Jan. 1, 2019 and have annual revenue less than $4 million and 50 or fewer full-time employees. Up to $15,000. First come, first served. - https://www.sussexcountysbg.com/

MARYLAND GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

EMPOWERED TO SERVE: BLACK FARMERS - The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator - Maryland Black Farmers is an effort to identify and support Black farmers in Maryland to create business solutions to social and economic challenges impacting the communities we serve and increase access to healthy foods. $35,000. Apply by 10/2/23. - https://www.empoweredtoserve.org/en/business-accelerator- program/maryland-black-farmers

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

MAINE GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

AROOSTOOK COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Northern Maine Business Relief Program is a competitive grant to assist Aroostook County small businesses with less than 250 employees that were established in 2020 or later, were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, and were unable to access grant funding to offset their losses due to proof of previous income prior to the pandemic. $15,000. Apply by 10/03/23. - https://www.sussexcountysbg.com/

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 also available for nonprofits. Up to $50,000. - https://www.downtownlansing.org/small- business-support-grants/

PURE POTENTIAL BUSINESS GRANT - LIVONIA - 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

MISSOURI GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

NORTH ST. LOUIS COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR GRANT - Businesses and nonprofits located on 11 eligible corridors and neighborhoods in North St. Louis can apply for operational support and façade and storefront improvement grants. First come, first serve. - https:// www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/grants/north-st-louis- commercial-corridor/index.cfm

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

INDIAN COUNTRY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS - The ICED Grant Program awards funds to projects that strengthen Montana’s economy through the development and enhancement of business opportunities on reservations, in tribal communities, and for Native

American businesses. Multiple grants are available. - https:// business.mt.gov/Business-Assistance/Indian-Country-Programs/Indian- Country-Economic-Development-Program/

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.downtownlansing.org/ small-business-support-grants/

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. Up to $10,000. First come, first serve. - https:// www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Comm-Dev/ American-Rescue-Plan-Act

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 serve. - 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

CANTON CARES SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - Grants to micro- enterprises 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 serve. - 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 - 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 - 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. Company must be registered to do business in New York. Up to $250,000. First come, first serve. - https://esd.ny.gov/pre-seed-and- seed-matching-fund-program

TICONDEROGA SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Existing or new small businesses with 25 or fewer employees may be eligible for $10,000 grants from Seneca County. Up to $10,000. Apply by 10/10/23. - https:// www.townofticonderoga.org/wp-content/uploads/Ti-Micro- Final-2023-08-21.pdf

OHIO GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

INCUBATOR KITCHEN COLLECTIVE-KROGER GRANT - The Incubator Kitchen Collective is a non-profit organization that provides a hand up and a push forward for food entrepreneurs in the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky region. We offer a comprehensive framework of support that helps food start-ups overcome the unique barriers in the food industry. This application is open to all food producers. The grant will start February 2024 and cover a year of membership at the Incubator Kitchen Collective through February 2025. This year, we will be awarding 8 grants - 3 at our Egg Level ($2,700 /company) and 5 at our Chick Level ($5,040 /company). Up to $5,000. Apply by 10/11/23 - https://www.incubatorkitchencollective.org/kroger-grant- application-2023/

LIMA SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Must be for-profit business located in Lima, OH with fewer than 25 employees. Up to $5,000. - https:// www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/9589/City-of-Lima- COVID-19-BA-Grant-Application---FINAL?bidId=

PENNSYLVANIA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

BLOON 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. - https://bloomyork.org/grants/

CITY OF ERIE FLAGSHIP FUND - The Flagship Fund is the City of Erie’s first ever Micro-Grant program for small businesses. Established to provide financial assistance to support market-ready products and services, it also serves to enhance the City of Erie’s reputation for innovation and creativity; contribute to a thriving, sustainable business culture; and improve the quality of life for residents of the City of Erie. $5,000. Apply by 10/16/23. - https://cityof.erie.pa.us/flagshipfund/

SCRANTON SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Businesses must be in a qualifying Low-to- Moderate service area within the City of Scranton. Up to $5,000. - https://scrantonpa.gov/2022/02/

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. - 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

TEXAS GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

SHERMAN - RISE IN SHERMAN GRANT - Sherman's RISE Challenge is open to companies that have been in business between one and five years and are companies based in Sherman or moving to Sherman and demonstrating high potential to positively impact the economy. Up to $100,000. Apply by 10/25/23. - https:// www.riseinsherman.com/

STARTHER GRANT - CENTER FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AT TWU - The CWE’s StartHER Grant Program helps women business owners—current or aspiring— to undertake new and innovative projects. A total of 25 business owners will be selected to each receive a $5,000 grant. $5,000. Apply by 10/20/23. - https://twu.edu/center- women-entrepreneurs/starther/

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 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. - https:// www.twc.texas.gov/programs/skills-small-business

VIRGINIA GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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

SMART START BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM- PORTSMOUTH - Open to new and recently established for-profit small businesses and non-profit organizations with operations based in the City of Portsmouth. $2,000. Apply by 10/31/23. - https:// www.accessportsmouthva.com/smart-start-business-development- grant/

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

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 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