Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to provide alternatives to incarceration for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include behavioral health services, mental health treatment, and activities that reduce rec...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to address housing concerns in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include permanent housing, interim housing, and housing navigation. The purpose of funding is to facilitate housing for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural production businesses in the cranberry sector to enhance existing cranberry bogs and increase productivity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to promote long-term growth, in...

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to dev...

Grants to New York healthcare practices for programs that benefit women and families. Applicants must pre-qualify and register before applying. Funding is intended for activities that integrate mental health into physical health care. The goal is to build the capa...

Grants to New York organizations, companies, and institutions for projects to develop and improve maritime ports throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that benefit and build the capacity of the state's offshore wind industry and improve the stat...

Contract for services to a Rhode Island nonprofit organization or private sector entity to manage a substance use telephone line. Funding is intended for a statewide telephone line that will provide information to callers on available treatment and recovery suppor...

Cooperative agreements to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to address the supply chain security of artificial intelligence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The initial phase of this proj...

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

Grants of $50,000 to Canada postdoctoral fellows and students affiliated with a post-secondary institution or representing their own start-up company to advance research on aging and technology. Funding areas of interest include cognitive health, mobility, employm...

Grants to USA organizations to conduct research on Earth's atmosphere. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to incre...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities that advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that support t...

Grants to Utah small food processing businesses to improve facilities. Funding is intended to ensure food security and increase the volume of food grown and processed within the state. Eligible uses of funds include contractor costs, equipment, refrigeration, and ...

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. The following industries will be eligible to participate: consumer products, beaut...

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and transit authorities for activities to improve safety along the country's railway lines. Funding is intended to educate the public regarding the potential dangers o...

Grants to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible locations for exterior structural enhancements. Funding is intended for facade upgrades including re-painting, windows, doors, shutters, gutters, siding, masonry, lighting, signage, and more. Assistance is ...

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals to participate in a training program focused on artificial intelligence. The virtual training program is designed for leaders across various industries. The Program is intended to guide participants through the basics and esse...

Contracts to Pennsylvania incorporated entities to build, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in eligible counties. Funding is intended for charging stations that will be available for public use, including locations primarily intended to serv...

Grants to Arizona commercial property owners in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended for storefront improvements and/or historic preservation projects that will attract customers and enhance the streetscape in the area. All proposed proj...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ AI to improve health worldwide. Eligible areas of interest include research, writing, policy analysis, funding new organizations, and supporting direct implem...

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, or educational institution to better enforce export control laws. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, Tribes, and government agencies to upgrade adoption practices. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program will fu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artist-run organizations in eligible locations to support existing and new visual art projects. Applicants are required to view a recorded info session prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help independent art groups...

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for agricultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit local food systems and agricultural lands. The goal of ...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish communities of practice to provide TTA to eligible grant recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

Contract for services to a Massachusetts sole proprietor, nonprofit organization, institution, or for-profit entity to serve as a project manager and technical consultant. The purpose of the opportunity is to identify where investments and interventions can streng...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

Grants and in-kind support to New York City and International startups in eligible regions for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs bring early-stage, location-based decarbonization plans to fruition. Eligible applicants a...

Opportunity for New Mexico publishers and educational resources providers to advance the adoption of core and supplementary instructional materials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The opportunity is intended to align with the state's ed...

Contract for services to a New Mexico proposer for workforce development training. The contractor will be required to provide training for school professionals, including health assistants, youth leadership, school nurses, and general school professionals. The pur...

Grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with nonprofit organizations or research institutions to strengthen the province's natural resources sector. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

Grants to Florida agricultural producers to mitigate damage and losses related to recent hurricanes. Funding is intended to assist in the following areas: infrastructure repairs and restoration, timber loss, citrus recovery, and market loss. Eligible producers are...

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit fare initiatives for students. The contractor will investigate fare costs for high school and postsecondary students with the goal of determining which student fare programs,...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, governments, and private entities for activities to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible projects are those that reduce emissions through indirect or direct efforts. The benefits to air quality resulting from these initia...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, private entities, and government agencies for projects to reduce emissions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that lower carbon emissions, such as increased zero-emission vehicles, traffic monitor...

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

Grants to California apprenticeship programs to support training initiatives. Funding is intended to ensure that apprenticeships continue in the construction and building trades. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to support services, salary, benefits, ...