Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events to promote economic growth. Funding is intended to support initiatives that highlight innovation and entrepreneurial achievement, with the broader purpose of strengthening econom...

In-kind support to Ohio businesses in eligible regions for recycling programs to reduce food waste. Businesses will receive educational materials, containers, signage, and waste audits. Waste hauling businesses can receive reimbursement for business expenses. Busi...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and tribes for emergency infrastructure repairs. Funding is intended for construction repairs due to damage caused by unforeseen events. Priority is given to projects that replace exist...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

Grants to Manitoba small and medium‑sized nonprofit, for-profit, and government employers to build stronger workforces and help workers gain in‑demand skills and secure well-paying jobs. Funding is intended to support employee training, human resources strateg...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

Grants to Virginia logging contractors for stream crossing projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist loggers with costs related to the installation of a proper stream crossing that minimizes the impact of sedime...

Grants to Virginia landowners to address invasive tree species. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pre-commercial pine thinning related to pine bark beetle prevention. Thinned loblolly pine stands grow more vigorously, a...

Grants to Virginia loggers for tree-thinning projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incentivize landowners and loggers for specific forest management projects aimed at improving the health of managed pine stands. Th...

Grants to Virginia private landowners, companies, and forest industry organizations to plant pine trees on their property. The purpose of funding is to repurpose land that has not been producing sufficient yields. Eligible uses of funds include site preparation, t...

Tax credits to Virginia LLCs, individuals, trusts, and S corporations to encourage landowners to retain harvested timber to create streamside buffers. The purpose of the program is to establish moderate-sized buffers to protect the nearby water quality. Eligible r...

Grants to Maine property owners in eligible regions for exterior improvements to commercial buildings. Eligible uses of funds include exterior lighting, window repair and replacement, signage, landscaping, painting, and restoration activities. Funding is intended ...

Grants to Wisconsin businesses and property owners in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, gutters, window and door repair or replacement, exterior lighting, awnings, contractor's fees, and pressure washing. Fund...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage property owners to invest in exterior building improvements that enhance the downtown’s appearance, a...

Grants to Virginia owners of buildings in eligible locations for building facade improvements. Funding is intended to assist with renovation and/or rehabilitation costs for building facades in a certain district, in an effort to improve business success and increa...

Grants to Colorado businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvements. Funding is intended to revitalize a commercial corridor to better serve customers and to increase long-term revenue. Projects can include facade upgrades, landscaping improvements, ligh...

Grants to Utah major sports facilities for venue development and enhancement. Funding is intended for venues that have been or plan to be used for the Olympic Games. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, developing new sporting venues, redevelo...

Grants to Alberta businesses and investors in eligible regions to offset increased property taxes resulting from qualifying business investments. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for app...

Grants to Iowa homeowners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and homeowner associations in eligible regions to install native landscaping. The purpose of the program is to reduce runoff and restore soil quality in residential areas. Applicants must own property...

Rebates to Iowa residential property owners, businesses, nonprofits, and homeowner associations in eligible locations for the installation of rain gardens. Rain gardens capture rainwater from yards, roofs, and driveways, directing it to the soil instead of running...

Rebates of up to $400 to Iowa residential property owners and rebates of up to $1,200 to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and HOAs in eligible regions for expenses related to improving lawn soil quality. The purpose of the rebate program is to reduce stormwat...

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended exclusively for charitable purposes that serve residents of the C...

Rebates of $500 to Iowa commercial businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to installing heat pump water heaters. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage businesses to install energy-saving technologies that conserve energy and reduce environ...

Rebates to Iowa commercial businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to installing solar panels. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage businesses to install energy-saving technologies that conserve energy and reduce environmental impact. Appl...

Rebates to Iowa commercial businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to installing electric vehicle chargers. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage businesses to install energy-saving technologies that conserve energy and reduce environmental...

Rebates to Iowa businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to installing energy-efficient appliances. Rebates are available for refrigerators, washing machines, electric dryers, and induction stoves. The purpose of the rebate program is to conserve energ...

Rebates of up to $250 Iowa commercial businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to attic insulation. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage businesses to implement projects that conserve energy and reduce environmental impact. Applicants must ...

In-kind support to British Columbia food producers and processors in eligible regions to promote the development of businesses related to food operations. Successful applicants will receive customized assistance in identifying services, training programs, grants, ...

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania businesses and municipalities to expand the job market statewide. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's business sector, attract businesses to the state, and increase job opportunities for unemployed individuals. Eligible u...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana businesses in eligible regions for projects to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to remove barriers, wth a focus on improvements to physical spaces, structure...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

Opportunity for Arkansas community-based farmers markets to purchase reusable bags at a reduced price. Funding is intended to encourage the use of reusable paper bags at the market by providing them at a significant discount, for the farmers to be able to give to ...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas property owners and businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to support architectural services, construction costs, and materials for permanent exterior and interior bui...

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements, including signage, exterior painting, windows and doors, and exterio...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida businesses and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior enhancements, including signs, landscaping, façades, masonry, murals, painting, and other cosmetic repairs. Th...

Tax incentives to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to spur economic development. The program is intended to offset expenses associated with a development project that would benefit the community. The goal of the initiative is to create and retain employment o...

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1,500 to Washington businesses and property owners for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the economic vitality of downtown businesses and beautify the district by suppo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland individual and business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible improvements include renovation and upgrade of building exteriors, window and facade improvement, ADA accessibility, painting...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners to increase storefront occupancy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to connect property owners with small businesses and entrepreneurs to reduce storefront vacancies and to carry out minor upd...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve conditions in selected economic distric...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and private developers for affordable housing in eligible regions. Priority will be given to building projects that include affordable housing units, are located in close proximity to public transit​, and benefit disadva...

Incentives to New Jersey individuals joining with approved partners to build energy-efficient buildings. Depending on the building type, applicants may choose from multiple pathways. Larger incentives are given to buildings with higher energy efficiency. This prog...

Tax incentives to Ohio developers in eligible locations to stimulate housing development. The program is intended to build new housing as well as improve the existing housing options within the city. Eligible housing options include single family homes and multi-f...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Florida businesses in eligible locations for relocation expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses displaced as a result of local redevelopment. Grants should offset relocation expenses, helping business...

Grants to Colorado small food businesses in eligible locations to replace gas-fired equipment with electric. Funding is intended to help restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and caterers replace inefficient equipment and improve air qual...

Grants to Iowa manufacturing businesses to expand their workforce. Funding is intended to create and carry out employee training programs. The purpose of the program is to improve worker retention, increase the number of skilled workers, and bring employee trainin...

Grants to New York farmers, distributors, and food processors to offset the cost of research and development of new products for market. First-time applicants must undergo a feasibility consultation prior to submitting an application. Eligible costs include consul...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Vermont businesses to improve heating equipment. Funding is intended to support the installation of modern, high-efficiency wood heating equipment, as well as improvements and enhancements to existing heating systems, at facilities opera...