Business and Individual Grants

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and public agencies for collaborative projects that improve the character of their neighborhood, town, city, or region through arts and culture activities. New applicants are strongl...

Grant to a Washington, DC certified business enterprise to perform a market analysis for new Main Street programs located in Washington, DC. Interested applicants are required to pre-register prior to submitting an application. Six market analyses will be conducted by th...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to Vermont service provider organizations to support businesses within the state’s forestry and agricultural sectors. Funding is intended to support the development of working lands businesses through direct technical assistance an...

Grants starting at $30,000 to New York City businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit a pre-application form in advance of a full application. Funding is intended to support training on recent software and equipment purchases; training to update ...

Grants to Alberta individual agricultural producers and commercial manure applicators to improve the environment and increase sustainability. Funding is intended to decrease negative environmental impact, manage climate change, promote sustainable production, and raise a...

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and individuals in Richland and Lexington Counties, for community needs and enhancement. Applicants must contact the funding source...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500, and grants ranging from $2,000 to $4,500 and grants to Urbana, Illinois individual artists, artist organizations, nonprofits, and festival organizers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit public audiences. Funding is intended t...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions serving residents of north Flint for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities. Applicants must contact the funding source to request access to the onli...

Grants to Clearfield County, Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects, attractions, and events that encourage tourism in the local area. Funding may be used for website design and improvements, tourism promotion, and signage. Applicants must use...

Matching grants of up to $25,000 to Seattle, Washington nonprofits, neighborhood groups, Parent-Teacher-Student Associations (PTSA), business groups, and other community-based organizations for digital equity projects. Funding is intended for projects that provide techno...

Grants to USA scholars for behavioral economics research that draws from economics, psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects must examine and seek to improve the so...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes ...

Grants to Israel, Germany, and International companies for collaborative research and development projects that focus on the development of innovative applications and commercial products. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Fundi...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida Counties for education, health, arts and culture, and economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a draft application prior to applying. Projects outside the Foundation's pr...

Grants to Alberta community entities, organizations, groups, and individuals for quality activities and events in Municipal District of Peace No.135 and surrounding municipalities. Funding is intended to support projects that promote tourism and community and economic de...

Awards to British Columbia communities to recognize their support of the small business sector. Awards are intended to acknowledge small, medium, and large communities that have created business-friendly environments, which allow small businesses to flourish, and impleme...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particula...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations to defray the cost of hosting national and regional conventions or meetings. Funding may be requested for costs associated with convention facility rental, hosting costs, and in-community transport ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Hutchinson, Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for assistance in promoting local events. Funding is intended to be used exclusively for event marketing with the goal of attracting more visitors to the Hutchinson area. Eligible mark...

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledge.

Grants to Maryland nonprofits organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects involving innovative technologies to manage manure and other farm-related waste. The goal of this program is to reduce surface water pollution caused by manure-associated nitrogen and p...

Grants to Wyoming agencies and Indian tribes for infrastructure that benefits local businesses and spurs economic growth. Applicants must consult with a regional director to discuss their project and submit draft applications prior to submitting a full application. Fundi...

Grants to North Dakota companies, higher education agencies, groups, and individuals to develop technology that will improve agricultural production within the state. Funding is intended to support technological developments that add value to the state’s agriculture in...

Grants to North Dakota companies, IHEs, groups, and individuals to obtain technical assistance from qualified consultants for the purpose of enhancing markets for agricultural products. Funding is intended to expand and maintain the state's existing value-added businesse...

Grants to Maui County, Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of projects, events, and programs that positively impact the local economy. Funding is intended for activities in specific focus areas including environment, arts and culture, technolo...

Grants to Minneapolis, Minnesota businesses and multifamily buildings for the implementation of energy efficient improvements and practices. Funding is intended to support upgrades undertaken by City building owners to enhance their operations while reducing their ecolog...

Fellowships for New York City young women who are working to educate the community about the importance of oral health. Fellowships provide the training and experience needed to help young women work in the dental health profession. The program helps young women in their...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minneapolis, Minnesota building owners, property managers, nonprofits, and solar developers for the implementation of solar upgrades. Funding is intended to offer opportunities for commercial and multifamily buildings to reduce electricity usag...

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations for outreach and networking initiatives to promote exchange between the United States and Japan. Proposal categories include policy-oriented projects exploring contemporary global issues, projects that promo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tillamook County, Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote, expand, and enhance the local tourism industry. Funding is intended to support the promotion and marketing of programs, activities, services, and ...

Grants to St. Landry Parish, Louisiana nonprofits, for-profits, and municipalities for the promotion and marketing of tourism opportunities to attract visitors from outside the local area. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 to USA commercial farmers and food producers in northeastern States to develop new sustainable products and methods. Applications are accepted from farmers and operations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New ...

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA assistant and associate professors for innovative research on poverty and economic mobility. Proposed projects should diagnose or address structural barriers to economic mobility and opportunities for success in ...

Grants to Arizona employers to design and implement customized training plans. Eligible plans may be for employers creating new jobs or for increasing the skill and wage levels of current employees. Funding is intended to stimulate economic growth in the state by support...

Award to a Canada First Nation, Inuit, or Metis woman to recognize outstanding leadership through political, business, and community engagement. This award recognizes a women whose work has positively impacted the lives of people, both in their community and on a nationa...

Grants to Cattaraugus County, New York nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, business associations, festivals, and events to advertise and promote tourism opportunities. Support may be requested for new or expanded tourism events, attractions, experiences, and u...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and state facilities to support renewable energy projects for commercial buildings. Eligible technologies are those that can aid in electricity usage or generate electricity; solar ...

Grants to USA and territories small businesses for early-stage research and development projects. A Project Pitch must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of innovative, technically risky technologies in nearly any scie...

Grants to USA and territories small businesses for research and development projects to establish the feasibility of marketing risky, unproven technologies. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting an application. Applicants must also complete required r...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Miami-Dade County, Florida nonprofits, agencies and businesses to promote the local area as a tourist destination. First-time applicants must attend a workshop, and all applicants must contact program staff, prior to applying. Funding is intend...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipal authorities and political subdivisions, school districts, nonprofit entities, and businesses to expand the use of alternative fuels for transportation. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life, improve the environment, and suppo...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance community programs and promote local events in Appleton and Fox Cities communities. Funding is intended for both new and existing projects and activities that demonstrate the potential for growth and f...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada small and medium-sized farmers and aggregators to implement sustainability practices that will improve environmental impact and ensure the availability and safety of produce in the market. Funding is intended to help local farms ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Idaho local governments representing rural communities to promote economic development. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying to discuss projects and obtain access to the application portal. Applications are invited from rural...

Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,800 to USA, Canada, and International individuals or teams of two to three people ages 13-24 to present innovative solutions to one of nine global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and submit original i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals at educational institutions for projects to advance sustainable agriculture throughout the State. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that incr...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants ranging from $10,001 to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofits, for-profits, counties, towns, cities, and chambers of commerce for new tourism marketing programs that are generated through the creation of tourism partnerships. Funding is intend...

Grants to Montana for-profit businesses and nonprofit medical facilities for employee training and education. Funding is intended for training workers with the goal of filling new part-time and full-time jobs within the primary business sector. This program is for busine...

Grants and loans to Montana local and tribal governments to promote the creation of well-paying jobs in basic sector businesses. Governments may apply on behalf of employers to establish a minimum of one net new position for a Montana resident. Funding is intended to fos...

Grants and loans ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to Montana local and tribal governments, regional development corporations, and local development organizations to support stable and long-term economic growth within the state. Funding is intended for planning activities ...