Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $15,000 to West Virginia industries and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvements of buildings. Funding is intended to beautify the area, attract foot traffic to the commercial district, and attract new businesses to the region. Pr...

Grants to Michigan property owners and tenants for the improvement and maintenance of commercial and residential properties in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior improvements and renovations to enhance the area's marketability. Eligible uses of fun...

Loans of up to $20,000 to West Virginia owners of commercial buildings in eligible locations to carry out exterior facade improvements. Funding is intended to address code violations and aesthetics, as well as to improve accessibility to commercial buildings. Appl...

Opportunity for Mississippi early-stage companies to participate in a business development program and receive grants of up to $10,000 or loans of up to $25,000. The program is intended to assist high-tech and high-growth businesses in achieving success. Eligible ...

Grants and in-kind support to California property owners, as well as artists, businesses, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to convert vacant storefronts into t...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior and interior building improvements, including heating and cooling systems, accessibility improvements, ele...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and for-profit property owners in eligible regions for essential building repairs and maintenance. Funding is intended for small projects that improve the functionality, appearance, and safety of properties located withi...

Grants to Utah fledgling businesses in eligible regions to support business growth. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of equipment or the improvement of facilities. The purpose of funding is to expand the job market, increase services, and support ec...

Opportunity for New York heat pump manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to qualify to participate in a rebate program for the installation of heat pumps in multi-family dwellings. The purpose of the program is to decrease the cost of purchasing and installin...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland childcare providers to address childcare needs in eligible locations. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist residents who are federal employees or contractors who were required to work in person ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Mexico property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements. Funding is intended for interior and exterior expenses, including installing HVAC systems, and roof, window, and plumbing repairs. Eligible businesse...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations and commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of installing security systems. Funding is intended for expenses, including security cameras, door...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions to offset the cost of repairs to their facilities. Eligible businesses sustained damage as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for repa...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi businesses for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support promotional events and activities that bring visitors and foot traffic downtown. Grants can be used to benefit downtown bus...

Loans to Maryland small businesses to improve financial outcomes and promote success. Funding is intended to help small businesses buy property where they can operate and which they can use to build wealth. Loans can be used to purchase or renovate commercial real...

Grants to Ontario professional artists, artist groups, and arts nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet with promoters to expand their reach. Funding is intended for travel inside and outside the province and the country, for attendance at an arts marketpla...

Loans to New Jersey nonprofit non-community water systems and publicly or privately-owned community water systems for infrastructure projects to safeguard state drinking water. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full...

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for projects that enhance business growth and economic development within the local community. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract visitors, preserve and create jobs, beautify...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas small businesses in eligible locations to offset property damage as a result of an eligible flooding event. Funding is intended to cover equipment and property damage that occurred as a result of the flooding on July 4, 2025. Appli...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to elevate the aesthetic quality and overall presentation of commercial spaces, helping to create a more attractive, engaging, and dynamic busines...

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania municipalities, redevelopment authorities, economic development organizations, and for-profit organizations for business development activities. Funding is intended for planning and construction activities. The purpose of funding i...

Loans to Texas for-profit entities and government agencies for transportation projects. The loan program is intended to provide innovative financing methods to communities to assist them in meeting their infrastructure needs. The program allows borrowers to access...

Loans to Texas small businesses in eligible locations to help support business growth. Funding is intended to provide a source of capital to small and micro businesses that may not have other avenues to obtain such capital. All applicants must be in good standing ...

Grants of up to $7,500 and in-kind support to British Columbia employers for workplace improvements for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants may apply for an assessment of current workplace structures, policies and programs, as well as a program improveme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Grants to Ontario health-related companies to prepare their technologies for the market. Eligible companies have been incorporated for under five years and are early-stage firms in pre-seed or seed investment rounds with strong intellectual property and potential ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to Oregon property owners and business owners to assist with commercial tenancy expenses in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce the out-of-pocket costs for businesses moving into a new location, thereby encouraging business and economic growth...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to assist small companies and commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) with energy-efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and...

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

Grants to Ontario for-profits for technology projects in the mobility and automotive industries. Funding is intended to support testing, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies in one of the following focus areas: semiconductors, advanced chargi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements. Applicants must contact staff before applying and attend a workshop. Funding is intended to support businesses in expanding and improving buildings, optimizing operation...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for capital investments. Applicants must contact staff before applying and attend a workshop. Funding is intended for physical building improvements for businesses that have opened within the last...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina small businesses in eligible locations for facade improvements and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for capital improvements to businesses located in areas with long-term disinvestment. This program is intended to revit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

Grants to Oregon commercial property and business owners for projects to renovate properties and address blight in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enhancements to a building's structure or for exterior aesthetic improvements that are publicly visible. ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan commercial property owners for capital improvements to the exterior of buildings in eligible locations. Funding is available for a variety of activities, including landscaping, façade work, awning repair, and painting. Preferen...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois business property owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of exterior building rehabilitations, including painting, window or door repairs or replacements, or ot...

Grants to Tennessee property owners for building facade enhancements in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity. Eligible proposa...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the façades and street appeal of business structures. The goal of the grant program is to positively impact the ...

Grants to Tennessee property owners and developers for building redevelopment projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity...

Grants to Maryland businesses for economic development projects. Funding is intended for opportunities that create substantial capital investments and generate employment opportunities, particularly in regions that have high levels of unemployment rates. Projects ...

Opportunity for Maryland small businesses to participate in a program to test new markets around the globe. Businesses will receive access to resources, facilities, networking, and up to $10,000 grant funding to cover participation expenses, such as transportation...

Loans to Maryland small businesses for business development and expansion opportunities. Funding is intended for businesses in the retail, service, skilled trade, manufacturing, wholesale, and technology sectors. Funds may be used for renovations, equipment expens...