Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the fi...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members o...

Grants to USA fitness professionals to purchase exercise equipment that will be used by disabled veterans. Funding is intended to improve the physical and mental well-being of members of the armed forces and veterans through strength training. All applicants must ...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of law enforcement. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of various members of law enforcement. All applicants must be current members of...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for arts-related performances, projects, and events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new programs, individual projects, or a full season of events, programs, and performances...

Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. I...

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

Grants to Alberta businesses to employ local workers for audio and video projects. Applicants must set up an online profile before submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to help cover labor costs for organizations involved in the development and deliv...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada Indigenous-owned companies for marketing and distribution projects related to screen-based content, including web series, television, shorts, and immersive and interactive content. Funding is intended f...

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts small business owners in eligible locations for e-commerce improvements. Funding supports the purchase of e-commerce equipment and online upgrades to strengthen digital competitiveness. The purpose of th...

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

Grants and loans to Colorado agricultural organizations for disaster relief purposes in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support emergency responses to drought through supplemental groundwater pumping, conservation, and ditch and reservoir. Eligible projects...

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Applicants must have the required licenses and submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding priority is intended for projects...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

Grants to Alberta book publishers for operational support. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The grant program aims to increase access to services an...

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to support operations, administration, and business development activities. The grant program aims...

Grants to Alberta sound recording organizations for activities to build organizational capacity. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage business growth and enhance the financial viability of the sound and m...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee private and government entities for publicly accessible projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with the installation of changing tables that are designed for adults. The goal of the g...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

Grants to North Dakota employers to help new employees with relocation costs. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support public and private sector employers who are hiring out-of-state job seekers for in-d...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado small businesses in eligible locations for improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to assist small businesses with exterior and interior renovations and one-off professional services. Grants can help businesses ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions to diversify and expand their workforce. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations have selected a particular need to address wi...

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

Income tax credits to New York businesses that have shifted operations to eligible locations. The tax credits will support businesses that have relocated to recently-renovated or constructed commercial properties. Eligible relocations must be nonresidential and mu...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit employers for training and workforce development programs for newly hired and incumbent full-time and part-time workers. Funding is intended for activities that address job growth and increase the abilities or oppor...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and businesses to develop low-cost housing, including homeownership and rental projects, for low-income residents. Funding may be used for expenses such as construction costs, financing and professional fees, acquisitio...

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses for family-oriented events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may a...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended for dairy products to be used at events, as well as other items essential for running the event. The goal of the funding program i...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Kentucky food service establishments for advertising and promotional expenses. Funding is intended for the promotion of state-grown agricultural products and processed food. Eligible expenses include radio and television ads; web expenses...