Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for charitable and community-based projects in the Funder's service area. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, fire and rescue, school projects, crisis centers, youth programs, historical soc...

Grants of $5,000 to USA businesses in multiple states for investment purposes. Funding is intended for funding-related training programs and funder matching to enhance business growth for certified suppliers. Eligible applicants are diverse suppliers located in th...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for projects and programs to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services and other charitable purposes. Eligible expenses may include equipm...

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon property owners, potential buyers, and developers to promote economic development, transform blighted areas, and create healthier communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental site assessments to help...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit small employers for costs related to worker leaves of absence. Funding is intended to help cover costs when an employee has taken leave. Grants can be used to manage expenses related to hiring temporary workers, increas...

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations for the installation of public bicycle parking improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing and installing bicycle racks that provide secure and convenient bike parking. The purpos...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

Loans to North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for capital projects or to expand or build businesses in the Funder's service area. Eligible uses of funds include job creation, supplies and facilities for rural residents...

Grants to Oregon organizations and event planners to attract and hold a wide variety of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage large public events that will increase tourism and economic development. Funding may be used for marketing, permi...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Oregon event producers and organizations to hold free public events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism to specific areas through events that showcase the area's unique culture. Events must be free and open to p...

Opportunity for Kansas home-based childcare providers in eligible counties to participate in a mentorship program and receive grant funding. Mentors will be paired with new providers and receive training, one-on-one guidance, and a start-up grant of $5,000. Progra...

Grants to New Jersey individual property owners and businesses to develop the downtown area in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of residential units available, make use of unused commercial spaces, and promote local businesses. El...

Rebates to Colorado businesses and organizations in eligible locations to replace irrigated turf grass in parking strips located within public areas. Funding is intended to replace grass that currently has an automated irrigation system and is relatively healthy....

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses for strengthening security in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Funder prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the safety of businesses via exterior facade work based on police departme...

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota businesses in eligible locations to improve safety. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve storefront lighting, install security cameras, and enhance the general safety and wal...

Grants to British Columbia agricultural businesses for activities that improve farm operations. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, thermal energy efficiency improvements, alternative energy te...

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, band-owned businesses, and Indigenous economic development corporations for environmental activities to preserve soil health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, a...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for activities to preserve grazing land adjacent to rivers, streams, or other waterways. Applicants are required to register in t...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for water management planning activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is a...

Opportunity for Arizona and Utah individuals and teams to participate in a business development program and earn up to $3,000. The program enables participants to connect with experienced business mentors who can guide early-stage entrepreneurs through key develop...

Grants and in-kind support to Wisconsin business owners and entrepreneurs in eligible locations for startup and expansion assistance. Applicants may choose from either a six-month cohort program for early-stage businesses or individualized support for existing bus...

Grants to Montana property owners, tenants, and developers in eligible locations for infrastructure projects. Applications must be reviewed by local officials prior to submission. Funding is intended to stimulate the local economy and reduce blight in the area. Pr...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-used downtown properties in eligible regions for new business signage. Funding is intended for façade, fascia, or flat storefront signs that help encourage customers and showcase local d...

Grants of up to $750 to Ontario downtown businesses in eligible regions for perpendicular signage improvements. Funding is intended to assist property owners and tenants with signage enhancements such as blade, perpendicular, and projecting signs. Buildings must b...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for awning improvements to local businesses. Funding is intended for projects to enhance awnings above doors, windows, and/or takeout windows. ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for outdoor patios. Funding is intended to aid local bars, restaurants, and cafes to improve decking, fencing, railings, flooring, bricks, and ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario agriculture-related businesses in eligible regions for business innovation and expansion. Funding is intended for infrastructure investments that expand markets, improve efficiency, and introduce new services and products. Busines...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for accessibility improvements. Funding is intended to enable local businesses to complete renovations and upgrades that reduce barriers for individuals with disabilities. Busines...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario businesses and property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve the visitor experience. Funding is intended for enhancements and upgrades to services and products that attract tourists and improve the local economy. B...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners of commercial mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for rental housing expansion projects. Funding is intended for projects to renovate or upgrade mixed-use buildings to add new units and/or increase occupancy i...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, healthcare providers, businesses, and academic institutions in eligible regions whose work addresses opioid addiction to respond to unanticipated hardships that hinder their work....

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible regions for assistance in maintaining operations. Funding is intended for operating expenses, including payroll, repairs, maintenance, utilities, rent, mortgage, supplies, and inventory. Businesse...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada individuals, organizations, groups, religious organizations, and businesses for innovative projects to improve neighborhoods in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to improve outdoor spaces, such as clean-ups, wast...

Grants to Michigan private, public, and nonprofit organizations for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of publicly available Level 2 AC...

Incentives for Virginia early-stage technology businesses in eligible counties for start-up support. Program participants will receive office space at no cost to facilitate applications for commercialization or research funding. The purpose of the program is to pr...

In-kind support to Israel startups and established companies to assist artificial intelligence-based commercial development. Funding is intended to promote innovation, speed up product development, and increase the competitiveness of local firms. The program provi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida residents, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that encourage citizen engagement and participation. Grants can be used for small-scale projects that ...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health centers, and faith-based organizations to provide respite care services in eligible settings. Funding is intended to allow caregivers to participate in various activities such as support groups and...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia property owners in eligible locations to upgrade commercial and non-commercial buildings. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation and seismic stabilization of t...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

Grants to Texas small businesses in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended to support the establishment of new businesses as well as the expansion and growth of existing businesses. Funds may be used for projects such as renova...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma licensed child care providers in eligible locations to address emergency operational needs. Funding is intended to respond to short-term, one-time needs and to help ensure community access to childcare following an unexpected ope...

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado businesses in eligible locations to promote business development and enhancements. Funding is intended to support capital improvements and professional services. Eligible businesses are located in the ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado for-profit businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements to commercial properties. Funding is intended to help local businesses complete facade improvement projects. This grant program will support businesses located ...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and educators for financial assistance, community services, and educational projects in eligible locations. The program makes grants available in three ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners, businesses, and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement building facade enhancements to strengthen the downtown area as a shopping and dining destination....

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Virginia businesses and startups to accelerate growth and development. Funding is intended to unlock the potential of research innovations and drive economic growth across the state. In addition to funding, successful...

Grants to Virginia early-stage businesses to promote entrepreneurship and business growth. Funding is intended to support startups that are developing innovative products or services designed to address significant market needs. Eligible applicants are talented, h...