Business and Individual Grants

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Compact Free Associations individuals and non-federal associations, corporations, and nonprofits for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registratio...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for programs to create jobs and promote innovation by encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs within the State. Funding is intended to support programs focused on agriculture, education, industry, and...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, Pueblo communities, and educational institutions to promote economic development. Eligible counties include Mora, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Sa...

Grants starting at $10,000 and grants starting at $25,000 to Ontario media production companies for the creation of original and high quality interactive digital media content. Newly-established companies and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to appl...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Nebraska nonprofit and for-profit economic and housing development agencies for studies that stimulate community, neighborhood, and regional planning. Plans should encompass community, housing, place-based, and economic development activities w...

Contracts for services to Nevada consultants and consulting agencies to formulate a five-year planning strategy and/or impediment analysis of statewide housing and community planning programs and funding allocations. Funding is intended to cover the costs of preparing a ...

Grants to Washington, DC longstanding small businesses for business relocation or expansion projects. Businesses must be located in or seeking to relocate to eligible priority commercial corridors. Funding is intended to create new job opportunities, impact emerging comm...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine business owners ages 18 to 29 for commercialization and business development projects that will contribute to the State's economic growth. Funded projects are typically entrepreneurial, but research and economic development projects are al...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and state facilities properties to support commercial scale renewable energy projects to generate electricity for onsite consumption. Applicants are requested to notify the funding ...

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs promoting affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization for low- and moderate-income communities. Funding is intended to support housing counseling services, storefront facade improvement, and small busin...

Grants to Alabama businesses to increase the availability of high-speed broadband internet services in rural and unserved areas of the state. This program recognizes that internet services are essential for education, economic development, emergency services, and health ...

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit corporations to enhance or create an accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations. The program will provide technical assistance, mentorship, introductions, and other capacity-buildi...

Grant to a USA or territories city, county, township, or special district government of a small community (under 50,000 residents) to renovate traditional or historic Main Street areas or business districts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, public transportation agencies, ports, railroads, businesses, councils of governments, and economic development organizations to promote and support safe and reliable transportation throughout the state. Projects will enhance pedest...

Grants to New York City companies for business-related projects that promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Applications are invited for activities that develop entrepreneurial talent within New York City, offer resources for entrepreneurs, develop entrepreneurship inf...

Grants of up to $8,000 per year to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of agricultural products grown within the state. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and...

Grants to South Dakota government agencies, tribal governments, local development corporations, and other political subdivisions for improvements to local infrastructure. Applicants must contact the planning district representative for their area prior to applying. Fundi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Northern California nonprofits that benefit communities impacted by the Port of Oakland. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote the Port and address the focus areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy com...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Colorado agencies, cultural institutions, businesses, neighborhood and community-based organizations, and individuals for programs to develop the local creative landscape in the City and County of Denver. Funding is intended for new, innovative,...

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 ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address climate change in the Upper Midwest region. Funding may be requested for policy education, community action, administrative action, sus...

Grants of up to $1,500 to New Brunswick beginning artists to launch new careers in the music profession. Funding is intended to encourage the production of new recordings, career development, and marketing and publicity for new musicians throughout the Province. MID P...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Clay County, Iowa businesses, organizations, government agencies, and individuals to host public events that attract local residents and people from outside the county. The goal of this program is to promote Clay County as an attract...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Whitecourt, Alberta businesses and organizations located in the downtown area along the Highway 43 corridor to beautify and improve the exteriors of businesses and property. Funding is intended for upgrades to faces of buildings that overlook s...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers and grants of up to $15,000 to qualifying agricultural organizations to promote the expansion of agriculture in the state, with an emphasis on underserved groups. Applications are encouraged from minority, female,...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to Iowa employers, employer consortiums, community organizations, and other entities for workforce development training and education programs. Funding is intended to support for-credit and noncredit postsecondary courses, associated...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup companies to participate in a brand-building accelerator program in Cincinnati, Ohio. Participants are required to be full-time, in residence for the duration of the program. The program provides startups with access...

Grants to USA nonprofit community development corporations to support the development of social enterprises that create business and employment opportunities for low-income families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Alabama, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations for housing, small business expansion, and youth programs. Funding is intended for small business development, affordable housing programs for low or mode...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Northern and Central British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations bands for new projects and campaigns that promote a local region or community. Applicants should contact funding source staff to discuss their p...

Grants to Washington, DC artists, arts professionals, nonprofit organizations, and business-improvement districts to design, create, and install new permanent or temporary public art works. Applicants must arrange a hearing to solicit a letter of community support prior ...

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to support a broad range of waste reduction and recycling initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that have a significant impact on waste reduction, composting, market development for ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations and loans to local governments, educational institutions, businesses and industry organizations, and individuals to diversify and strengthen the state’s agricultural industry. Funding is intended for the develo...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs who have the potential to develop profess...

Grants to Boyertown, Pennsylvania nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, associations, individuals, and agencies for programs to improve the quality of life of Boyertown Area School District residents. Funding is intended to support social, health, and recreational and ...

Grants to Woodinville, Washington associations, businesses, community, historical, cultural, educational, and recreational groups for events to enhance tourism in the local area. Funding is intended to support a program, event, or activity created to promote the City as ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits for community and economic development programs that benefit underserved individuals and families. Funding is intended to help communities that are served by the Fund and in which employees reside. Priority is give...

In-kind grants of business training and marketing assistance to Kentucky visual and craft artists who create original work. Selected artists will be eligible to be included in an online craft directory, exhibit at a State craft fair, receive introductions to business opp...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Greenville County, South Carolina individual artists for collaborative arts projects that will advance the development of the artists or ensembles involved in the project. Eligible arts disciplines include dance, literature, music, media, theate...

Grants to Israel and Singapore companies for joint industrial research and development collaboration. Funding may be used for feasibility studies as well as commercialization activities for products and technologies that demonstrate the potential for commercialization. ...

Grants to North Dakota business and IHE collaboratives for the research, development, commercialization, and improvement of new or existing products and processes. Applicants seeking immediate funding must contact the funding source before applying. Funding will also be ...

Awards to recognize New Hampshire business and nonprofit organization executives and owners for serving as outstanding examples in their fields. Funding is intended to recognize achievements of large (more than 100 employees) and small (fewer than 100 employees) companie...

Income tax credits starting at $20,000 to businesses as an incentive to relocate or expand their business in California. This program is open to businesses that want to stay and grow in California or come to California. The purpose of this program is to increase the numb...

Grants to USA researchers to support social sciences research addressing behavioral economics, social inequality, the future of the workforce, immigration, race, and ethnicity. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program supports t...

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 starting at $25,000 to California businesses for the development and manufacturing of products using recycled rubber tires and related materials. Funding through this program is intended to reimburse businesses that use crumb rubber or substitute crumb rubber for ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Saint Paul, Minnesota nonprofit organizations and businesses to strengthen the local arts and cultural community. Funding is intended for specific projects and organizational development to promote economic growth and cultural vitality. Parti...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA individuals associated with organizations, research institutions, federal agencies, IHEs, corporations, and agricultural experiment stations in Northeastern states for projects that support the development of the regional aquaculture indust...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Miami Beach, Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for events that will generate significant income for the tourism industry. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information prior to submitting an application...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Miami Beach, Florida nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations for programs and projects that promote local tourism year-round. Applicants must meet with program staff and submit preliminary information prior to submitting an applica...