Business and Individual Grants

Grants of up to $80,000 to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, trade associations, labor and workforce organizations, LEAs, vocational schools, workforce development boards, and IHEs to expand and develop approved apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended to cover wage ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for systems change projects that foster racial equity. Funding is intended to support initiatives in employment, education, housing, and asset build...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska and Kansas individuals, government agencies, environmental groups, neighborhood organizations, and school representatives for projects that enable the production and use of biochar. Applicants must first contact the funding source befor...

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee nonprofits 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 strongly advised to r...

Grants to investigators affiliated with Alabama and Mississippi institutes of higher education for innovative and translational research on local coastal issues. Pre-proposals must be submitted before applying. Eligible pre-proposals must focus on research, be highly int...

Grants of up to $1,500 per trainee to New Jersey businesses to train incumbent and new employees to help fill current workforce needs. LOIs are due no later than July 26. The purpose of this program is to meet the needs of New Jersey businesses and enhance the employabil...

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...

Matching grants of $1,000 and $2,000 to Boston, Massachusetts artists in all disciplines to strengthen their creative careers. Funding is intended to help with the development of artistic practices and to increase long-term career sustainability. Funds can be used as wor...

A program providing up to $115 per acre of land to Oklahoma agricultural producers to incorporate warm season cover crops into their farming operations. The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the economic feasibility of cover crops within the designated area of th...

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...

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 to USA and territories local and state governments, Tribes, IHEs, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, and councils in eligible regions to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers evaluate their energy efficiency. Required registrati...

Grants of up to $49,999 to Connecticut agricultural producers and cooperatives to strengthen the economic viability of their operations. This program supports the diversification, expansion, and improvement of established farm operations, the transition to value-added ag...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Windsor, Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals to enhance arts and cultural opportunities for local residents. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to invest in ...

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 Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations for marketing projects that attract outside visitors to Mason City. Eligible projects include conventions, tournaments, events, activities, and facilities that increase tourism. Projects must focus on...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire small and medium-sized for-profit companies to defray costs associated with expanding international business opportunities. Funding is intended to support participation at trade shows and trade missions, development of websites and...

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 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...

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 are required to attend a workshop prior to applying. The mission of ...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants starting at $20,000 to Ohio nonprofits for programs that promote entrepreneurship and innovation among youth, college students, and adults in Northeast Ohio. Applicants for larger grants must first contact the funding source. Funding is...

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 to Minneapolis, Minnesota building owners for the implementation of solar upgrades. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for owners of commercial and multifamily buildings to enhance their business operations while reducing their environmental footprint. P...

Grants starting at $15,000 to Montana nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, producer associations, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to develop markets for specialty crop growth within the state. Specialty crops include vegetabl...

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 and programs that incorporate sound waste management practices, as well as a variety of...

Grants to North Dakota business and IHE collaboratives for research, development, commercialization, and improvement of new or existing products. Funding will also be provided for research related to the development of vaccines, cures for cancer, virally infectious disea...

Grants to Israel and China technology companies for collaborative research and development projects that will lead to the global commercialization of processes or products. Interested applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent and Bilateral Cooperation Form pri...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and for-profit organizations and Russia non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to expand cooperation and communication between the United States and Russia. Funding may be used to prom...

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 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 to Maui County, Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of projects, events, and programs that positively impact the local economy. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to nurture and promote sust...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Eastern Massachusetts nonprofits for human services, housing, and community development programs that benefit residents in communities served by the Funding Source. Funding is intended to support proposals that address the followin...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Buncombe County, North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to enhance the local economy. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects in financial edu...

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

Grants to southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska nonprofits and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life in the region. Funding is primarily focused on the areas of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie Counties. A Letter of Inquiry is required before su...

Grants ranging from $7,000 to $25,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying postsecondary institutions for collaborative social sciences and humanities research. This program provides short-term support for partnered research endeavors that will inform decisio...

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...

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...

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 McKinney, Texas nonprofits, agencies, community and convention facilities, and community organizations for projects that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding may be used to adv...

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...

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

Awards of $5,000 and $60,000 to USA and territories individuals ages 50 and older to recognize recent efforts to make a positive social impact. Strong consideration will be given to candidates working to address areas that are of particular concern to the Funding Source...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Hartford, Connecticut nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural events that bring the community together and promote area businesses. Funding is intended for public, arts-focused events such as concerts, festivals, parades and ...

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 ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to Baltimore, Maryland nonprofit organizations and neighborhood or community associations for projects that support heritage tourism. New applicants are required to attend an information session on the grant process prior to applying....

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...