Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Fee exemptions to Texas small businesses in eligible locations to support business development and economic growth. This program is intended to encourage small businesses to carry out development projects that will create jobs and spur economic growth. All applica...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee downtown business and property owners in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for external building projects, such as paint, awnings, patios, entrance enhancements, windows, and exterior lighting. Buildi...

Grants to Maine businesses in eligible locations to purchase new signage. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the overall appearance of the city. Signage must comply with city ordinance(s), and if applicable, ali...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine small businesses for capital and business improvement expenses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for developing the community economy and revitalization via capital building improvements, moving expenses, machinery, and ot...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine property owners and tenants for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support façade improvements that enhance the appearance and vitality of downtown businesses and properties. Eligib...

Tax credits to Maine businesses in eligible counties to offset capital improvements and employee training. Funding is intended to benefit businesses in the following industries: agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, long-distance freight transportation, s...

Tax incentives to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for renovation and new construction projects. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. The purpose of the program is to develop buildings and facilities that foster econom...

Opportunity for Ontario institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations in eligible regions to participate in a water use reduction program. Participants will receive financial incentives to implement water-saving measures. Organizations must be located in...

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

Opportunity for Ontario manufacturers in eligible locations to receive a discount on utilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended to help conserve water while supporting economic growth in the region. Applicants will ...

Opportunity for Ontario businesses in eligible locations to receive a rebate on utilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The program is intended to refund the portion of commercial, industrial, and institutional water usage that is n...

Grants to British Columbia for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous groups to mitigate the negative economic impact of tariffs. Applicants must operate in the forestry sector. Funding is intended to support workforce needs by allowing the recruitment, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

Grants of up to $45,000 to Texas property owners to carry out facade improvements on properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for exterior work on commercial buildings such as awnings, doors, painting, and more. Properties must be located in the Downt...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide affordable housing to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist low- to middle-income residents with down payment funds and closing costs. Eligible applicants benefit the r...

Forgivable loans to Illinois property owners, businesses, and government entities in eligible locations for restaurant development. Funding is intended to renovate commercial storefronts and office spaces for use as sit-down restaurants through improvements such a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois retail and service businesses for business expansion and startup costs. Funding is intended to attract targeted retail businesses and support the expansion of existing businesses through retail space build-outs, life safety impr...

Grants to Illinois businesses for business relocation to eligible locations. Funding is intended to help commercial businesses affected by redevelopment projects relocate and re-establish operations in appropriate areas. The purpose of the program is to retain bus...

Incentives to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and businesses to improve public access to electric vehicle charging stations. Successful applicants will conduct projects to provide high-speed charging sites that ensure access to drive...

Loans to New York City independent theater companies and venues, and individuals to address unanticipated needs. Funding is intended to support continued theater production amid unexpected challenges. Priority will be given to venues or companies that are BIPOC, T...

Grants to Colorado stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and private organizations to protect water resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to protect rivers that are not adequately protect...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio business owners in eligible locations to carry out exterior building improvements. Funding may also be used by new businesses moving to eligible locations for startup costs in their new commercial space. Eligible applicants are those...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota businesses and commercial tenants in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that improve community appearance, curb appeal, and business visibility. Properties must be located ...

Loans to Ontario businesses to address tariff-related disruptions. Funding is intended to help companies in the steel, aluminum, copper, and auto sectors that are facing financial and operational difficulties due to s.232 tariffs. The fund's goal is to respond to ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia commercial property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support building facade enhancements for businesses. The goal is to improve the overall aesthetic appeal of commercial...

Tax credits to Ontario manufacturing businesses to help offset the cost of eligible buildings, machinery, and equipment. The purpose of the program is to promote innovation, competition, and lower costs within the manufacturing and processing sectors. The goal of ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts businesses in eligible regions for external building projects. Funding is intended for signage and facade improvement projects that enhance the physical appearance of the area and promote local merchants. Eligible businesses...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts businesses to open or expand in eligible regions. Funding is intended for equipment and rental expense reimbursements. Eligible business sectors include manufacturing, medical, breweries, restaurants, engineering, and profe...

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior improvements, including windows, signage, lighting, architectural features, seasonal elements, and accessibility an...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and programs that promote public art, increase employment, improve job opportunities, improve accessibility, and produce...

Grants to Colorado small businesses in eligible regions for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for projects to rebuild, expand, retain, and sustain local businesses. The goal of the program is to create essential and high-paying jobs and foster bus...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York retail businesses and service providers for external capital improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facade, frontal, and sign improvements to enhance the curb appeal of businesses. Eligible businesses are lo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners and commercial tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Eligible areas of improvement include signage, exterior and façade improvements, landscaping, architecture, and parking. Funding is in...

Grants to Wisconsin property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the attractiveness of local business districts, promote commercial vitality, and increase economic activity in all commercial dist...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas hotels and convention centers to increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events, arts promotion, and historical preservation activities that will attract overnight visitors and increase the economic activity...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Utah property and business owners for interior and exterior enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve interior tenant spaces or building facades. Projects must be in compliance with applicable...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Utah commercial property and business owners in eligible regions for community development projects involving sign improvements. Funding is intended to support signage projects that improve the look and visibility of businesses in the dow...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah business owners for community beautification initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the appearance of commercial properties. Eligible enhancement activities should contribute to the over...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin new and existing businesses to promote economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist businesses that are opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant com...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin property owners to encourage the redevelopment of older commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create vibrant commercial spaces within the tradi...

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin business owners in eligible locations to improve signage. Funding is intended to improve the signs of first-floor businesses that receive the public in the downtown district. Pedestrian-friendly hanging blade signs can be supporte...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma businesses in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases and infrastructure improvements that assist local businesses in expanding operations, improving efficiency, ...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools for environmental sustainability projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to create t...

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools to purchase energy-efficiency equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is...