Business and Individual Grants

Grants of up to $3,750 to Arkansas colleges, universities, laboratories, and public or private enterprises to support the transfer of technological developments to the marketplace. This program supports enterprises in improving and developing processes and products throu...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to support the transfer of technology originating from IHEs. This program seeks to support research and development projects demonstrating techno...

Grants of up $7,500 to Kentucky nonprofits, organizations, or individuals for research projects related to local oral history. Topics chosen for research projects should have particular relevance or significance to the State. Funding is intended for travel and subsistenc...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofits, organizations, and individuals to help record local oral history interviews through cataloging or documentation. Qualified interviews should be on a topic that the funding source considers to be a priority research topic and...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Kentucky nonprofits, organizations, and individuals to help digitally protect local oral history interviews. Qualified interviews should be on a topic that the funding source considers a priority research topic or whose media is in threat of inf...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kentucky nonprofits, individuals, and community-based organizations for presenting oral history collections. Presentation of the oral histories may be through a variety of media, including film, radio, online exhibit, podcast, traditional exhibi...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communit...

Matching grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Alaska qualifying individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance-related disorders, brain injuries, Alzheimer's, and dementia to start, expand, or acquire small businesses. The purpose of this prog...

Grants of $75,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to retain, expand, and attract retail stores to eligible commercial districts in Wards 4 and 5. Funding is intended to encourage the revitalization of declining commercial districts and strengthen and unify the ...

Grants to Erie County, Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, universities, local government authorities, and business investment companies to encourage small business development across the County. Funding is intended to help create new jobs, improve employee retention, ...

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 ...

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA early-career, technologically savvy innovators to develop ideas that will advance social change. The Fellowship is intended to support projects that advance causes in progressive politics and social justice, as well as transformative media a...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects, attractions, and events to encourage tourism in Clearfield County. The first round of applications is due September 28, 2018. Funding may be used for website design and improvements, tourism prom...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky family farms to improve the energy efficiency of existing farm facilities and equipment. The purpose of this program is to help agricultural operations within the state become more profitable and sustainable through strategic investmen...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wayne County, Nebraska organizations, including for-profit organizations, for projects and programs that aim to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to encourage, promote, and attract visitors to come to the County, and to utilize travel a...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limite...

Grants to Nebraska employers and labor organizations for workforce training and development programs. The purpose of this program is to expand the state’s skill pool through projects that enhance earning capacity and job security for workers while building productivity...

Grants to Nebraska municipalities to support the economic revitalization of downtown areas. The purpose of this program is to foster investments that will contribute to the redevelopment of downtown infrastructure, thereby addressing safety and health concerns, as well ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Wisconsin employers, public agencies, and private organizations to support employer-led worker training and placement programs. Each application must include at least one employer that commits to hiring successful trainees or increase the wag...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Barnstable, Massachusetts nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals for cultural and artistic activities that benefit the residents of Cape Cod. Preference is given to projects that enhance arts education of learners of a...

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for community and economic development in areas where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to apply...

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of underserved artists. Funding will support programs and activities that assist artists in improving or expanding their artistic work so they may further their careers or arts-b...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland small and mid-sized businesses to reimburse costs associated with international marketing initiatives. Eligible expenses for reimbursement include any expenses needed for marketing abroad, such as trade show fees, brochure translation, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota businesses, institutions of higher education, groups, and individuals for projects that will generate employment opportunities and new wealth through the development of local agricultural products. Preference will be given to propos...

Grants of up to $10,000 Oklahoma individuals and organizations for the creation or expansion of agricultural events that further or benefit public interest in the agricultural sector. Proposals must demonstrate a positive economic impact on the state’s agricultural com...

Grants to Brookings, South Dakota nonprofits, organizations, and businesses for tourism-related facility improvements or creation, as well as to enhance the quality of life for area citizens. Funding may be used for capital projects such as new construction, infrastructu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma individuals involved in farming, ranching, or agritourism who are interested in diversifying their agritourism venture or family farming operation. Projects may involve non-traditional livestock and crops, agritourism initiatives, and ...

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. Award decisions will be based upon the expected fu...

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky small-scale farmers and agricultural producers to take advantage of training and educational opportunities. Funding may be used for pre-approved costs, such as registration fees and travel costs associated with attending a conference, wor...

Grants to Tennessee farmers, agricultural, food and forestry businesses, nonprofits, and local governments for agriculture development projects that will stimulate the economy and create jobs. Grant recipients must demonstrate increased capacity or agricultural innovatio...

Grants and loans to Montana nonprofits, local governments, educational institutions, businesses and industry organizations, and individuals to diversify and strengthen the state’s agricultural industry. Funding will support innovative improvements to agricultural busin...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and Texas nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Requests will be considered in areas such as economic development, arts and cultur...

Grants to Montana for-profit businesses and nonprofit health care providers for employee training. Recipients will use funds to train employees with the goal of filling new part-time and full-time jobs within the primary sector. This program is intended to provide an ess...

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. The purpose of this progra...

Grants starting at $15,000 to Rockville, Maryland nonprofits and government agencies for housing and development projects that benefit low and moderate income households or neighborhoods. Priority is given to proposals requesting funding for capital and physical improvem...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Botetourt County, Virginia nonprofit community organizations, businesses, and individuals for recreation or tourism related projects. Eligible projects must benefit the public, enhance recreational property, or improve delivery of programs and ...

Grants to Minnesota individual farmers, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and local governments to enhance and diversify agricultural markets. This program seeks to increase the sale of agricultural products by improving market access, enhancing food safety, and div...

Awards to Alabama business executives representing both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Birmingham area to recognize outstanding leadership achievements. Nominations are invited for top executives who have helped their companies achieve business success and...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Miami Beach, Florida nonprofits and businesses for events benefiting tourism in the North Beach area. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding will be awarded to events that are new or one-time, have t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can addres...

Grants to Kentucky women who have begun a career or who are planning to begin a career within the state's workforce. This program seeks to promote economic self-sufficiency for women and helps workers obtain the education and training they need to succeed. Funding may be...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, North Dakota, and Montana charities, nonprofits, ad hoc organizations, committees, and individuals to cover the costs of fundraising events for social causes in rural communities and agricultural re...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Maryland businesses to research and develop industrial processes and products through partnerships with universities. Projects will be initiated by the applicant company and matching funds will be provided to pay for the university research. ...

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and IHEs for a broad range of arts programming benefiting public audiences. New applicants are required to submit a proposal draft for review in advance of the deadline. New Mexico Ar...

Grants to Israel and Shenzhen, China technology companies for collaborative industrial research and development projects. Initial applications are due June 30. All applications must be jointly submitted by an Israel-based and Shenzhen-based company. About the Program...

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. Projects are typically entrepreneurial, but research and economic development projects are also acce...

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 of up to $12,000 per year to Kentucky restaurants and food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of agricultural products grown within the state. Applicants must request the qualifying status to be eligible for this program. This program helps quali...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ford County, Kansas attractions, venues, and others holding an event for marketing assistance to promote and advertise tourism events in Dodge City. Funding is intended to encourage overnight visitors to the community and increase travel and tou...

Grants and loans to Ramsey County, Minnesota nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies for capital investments related to the redevelopment of polluted or contaminated property. The purpose of this program is to transform currently contaminated sites into usable p...