216 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Grants to Wisconsin organizations and communities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide investment capital to new companies in a range of industries, which wi...

Opportunity for Louisiana small businesses to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive training, developmental assistance, and free assessments, as well as access to additional program benefits. The goal of the program is to encourage bu...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta businesses and business associations in eligible locations for economic development. Funding is intended to attract investment, diversify the economy, create new jobs, and increase revenue for both existing and new businesses. Project...

Loans to Minnesota businesses in low-income areas to enhance business development and the local economy. Funding is intended for expansion costs for businesses owned by people from eligible minority and underserved populations. Loans may be used to underwrite costs ass...

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy runni...

Grants of $2,500 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

In-kind business coaching and resources to Ontario entrepreneurs to accelerate development. Three program levels are being offered. Eligible applicants will be provided with training sessions, resources, networking opportunities, workshops, and mentoring. This program ...

Opportunity for USA Black business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the opportunity to rece...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...

Loans to Florida businesses to strengthen operations and encourage economic development. Funding is intended to promote the resiliency and diversification of the state's economy, address the current gap in available capital for businesses, and support disaster relief e...

Grants to Ontario new businesses in eligible regions to foster economic development in local communities. Funding may be used for capital expenses, training costs, marketing, and investments in information and communications technology. Eligible applicants are those lo...

Loans of up to $50,000 to Iowa businesses for capital and operating expenses. Funding is intended to assist businesses predominantly led by women, individuals with minority status, individuals with disabilities, or disabled veterans. Eligible use of funds includes the ...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs in eligible counties for workforce development in the manufacturing sector. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

Grants to Michigan organizations and individuals for programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the areas of education, the environment, economic development, and building healthy communities. Eligible applicants are located...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include environment, human welfare, health and well-being, education, and youth empowerm...

Grants and in-kind support to Maryland emerging companies for start-up assistance. Funding is intended to invest in new, pre-seed technology businesses that have economically underserved founders and are located in vulnerable communities. Funded companies are also prov...

Grants to Maryland start-up companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to contribute to the professional success of early-stage technology, IT, cybersecurity, and health-based companies. The goal of the grant program is to invest in companies th...

Grants to Maryland technology start-ups and entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to establish partnerships with individuals and to help them build successful and sustainable companies. The goal of the program is to assist the next generati...

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to Maryland small technology start-ups in eligible locations for capacity building assistance. The program offers professional, ongoing mentoring and targeted projects to help emerging companies succeed. The initiative assists tech...

Opportunity for USA and territories small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business plan. To...

Opportunity for USA veterans with disabilities to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person reside...

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneurship,...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts small businesses for business expansion endeavors. Eligible businesses, such as restaurants, fitness centers, hair salons, and retail shops, will receive guidance on creative methods of acquiring capital. Priority will be giv...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire small and emerging businesses in eligible locations for company development activities. Funding is intended to implement the next phase of a for-profit's business plan, thereby creating a gradual pathway to business expansion. Th...

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Hampshire for-profit companies and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development assistance and start-up support. Funding is intended to offer local businesses a range of services, resources, and training opportun...

Forgivable loans to Florida businesses in eligible locations to promote retention and to assist with business expenses. Funding is intended to assist both new and existing women- and minority-owned businesses with relocation or retention expenses, start-up costs, capit...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve accessibility. Funding is intended for specialist inspections as well as the purchase of equipment, fixtures, and certain accessible furniture. Eligible bu...

Grants to Massachusetts small businesses and institutions of higher education for projects related to clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to assist academic researchers and companies who are seeking cost-share or additional funding for federal and non-federa...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit technology organizations to offset start-up costs and provide start-up support. Successful applicants will receive a stipend as well as media exposure, networking opportunities, and marketing opportunities. Funding is intende...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas small businesses and startups in eligible areas for general support. Qualified applicants have been in business for at least a year. Applicants must demonstrate their plans for funding and describe how they will meet their objectives ...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania individuals working in a range of creative sectors to promote professional development. Applicants must contact program staff to begin the application process. The program is intended to provide consulting serv...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned businesses in eligible locations to facilitate business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance capacity and increase customers. Eligible applicants are small for-profit businesses that...

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, opera...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri nonprofit economic development organizations to strengthen statewide and local business networks. Funding is intended to promote participation and collaboration throughout Missouri's entrepreneurial ecosystems and to help catalyze com...

Grants to Virginia organizations that provide services for entrepreneurs in eligible industries for general support. Funding is intended to benefit organizations that work with science and technology startups. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to labor, tra...

In-kind support to Michigan entrepreneurs and businesses in eligible regions that support their local communities. Successful applicants will have use of equipment and space to temporarily display and sell their wares at a local sports event. Vendors can make their pro...

Opportunity for Michigan small food businesses in eligible regions to receive access to business development tools. Successful applicants will receive access to a kitchen space, monetary support, coaching, marketing assistance, and funding. Eligible applicants are thos...

Grants of $1,500 to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offset costs related to vandalism and crime-related damages. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by storefront repairs, and may also be used for boarding cos...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small businesses owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ses...

Opportunity for North Carolina entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in business development programs. Applicants may apply for one of three incubator programs. Successful participants will receive access to capital, education, and mentorship. Eligible appli...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, includi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut entrepreneurs and small businesses for business development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase capacity and jobs. Eligible uses of funds include support services, equipment, inventory, an...

Loans of up to $50,000 to Connecticut small businesses and property owners in eligible regions for capital upgrades. Funding is intended to enhance the external appearance of local businesses in order to attract customers and increase the appeal of the neighborhood. El...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations in the focus areas of education for life and work, connections to nature, and...

Grants to Canada startups and small businesses to establish themselves or develop their concepts to the point of marketability. Funding is intended for businesses working in the area of clean technologies. Eligible projects can be in any stage of development from idea ...

In-kind assistance valued at $6,000 to Tennessee businesses in the funding source's service area to conduct marketing. Successful applicants will receive social media, digital, and broadcasting advertising services. Eligible applicants are those located in the viewing ...

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members of veterans to participate in a business development program. The program is open to veterans and their immediate family members at any stage of their business development. Successful applicants will receive assistance in...