Business and Individual Grants

Grants of up to $25,000 to York County, Pennsylvania nonprofits and individuals for arts projects and programs that foster community cohesiveness and contribute positively to the local economy. Both new ideas and projects, as well as established programs, are encouraged ...

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 typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Portland, Oregon nonprofits, neighborhood and business associations, and neighborhood groups for projects that improve physical spaces in eligible neighborhoods. The submission of a preliminary application is required. ...

Grants to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit tourism and tourism development organizations for capital projects, marketing, and visitor center operations. Funding is intended to increase local tourism visitation, enhance the tourism experience, an...

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

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 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 to North Carolina individual artists working in any discipline to engage in activities that will further the development of their career. Applications are welcome from artists at any career stage residing in Caswell, Alamance, Rockingham, Randolph, and Guilford Co...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington, DC small and emerging businesses located in Wards 7 and 8 to support business development activities. Funding is intended for market research, product or service development, licensing, customer development, prototype development, a...

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. Grant...

Grants to USA scholars to support high-level research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Applications are invited for proposals ...

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

Grants to USA scholars for innovative social sciences research addressing the increase of alternative work arrangements in the US workforce. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation invites proposals for research examining both...

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 $30,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations for outreach and networking initiatives to promote exchange between the United States and Japan. Proposal categories include the development of national or regional networks, capacity building and developmen...

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 to Tompkins County, New York community organizations, neighborhood groups, small businesses, and individuals for grassroots projects that promote greater self-sufficiency, equity, and lasting economic, environmental, and social health. Funding is intended to suppo...

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 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 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 USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, social entrepreneurs, and for-profit enterprises for innovative solutions that address global challenges. Applications are invited from smaller or startup-phase organizations that may ...

Grants to Grant County, Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and in limited cases, for-profit organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the production of marketing materials, special events, fest...

In-kind technical assistance to a South Dakota community to develop built environments that promote physical activity. The community will receive an assessment and design plan to integrate physical activity into daily routines through active transportation principles. ...

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 to USA and territories small businesses for early-stage research and development projects to establish the feasibility of marketing risky, unproven technologies. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible proposals may address any area of ...

Grants to USA and territories small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions for research and development projects to establish the feasibility of marketing risky, unproven technologies. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligibl...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Thurston County, Washington groups and individuals for projects that focus on homelessness prevention. The Fund’s current goal is for programs that impact community conditions for people who are at risk of losing their housing. Special Fa...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, individuals affiliated with educational institutions, and farmers to promote sustainable agriculture. The purpose of this program is to publicize and demonstrate the environmental ben...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges that relate to inequality and climate change, particularly for women and people of color. Applicants representing practitioners and professionals in a variety of fields are wel...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits, corporations, government agencies, and school districts to purchase and promote alternative fuel vehicles. The purpose of this grant is to reduce the consumption of imported oil and improve air quality by promoting the use of domestic a...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska nonprofit and for-profit organizations for activities that promote the local tourism industry. Funding may be requested to provide visitor and tourism promotion services, host events, and promote tourism attractions. Activities must re...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for the development of innovative technologies, therapies, or products to treat people with epilepsy. The award will support the development and commercialization of the winner’s product. Examples of concepts eligibl...

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 $25,000 to Canada university faculty members for research studies conducted by students under their mentorship. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of engineering, earth, physical, chemical, and environmental sciences which will further the int...

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 to Hawaii County, Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based development organizations, and in some cases, for-profit organizations to address community and housing needs. Projects may involve economic development, public facilities enhan...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Mendocino County, California nonprofits for programs that promote economic development in the local area. Funding is intended for education, community and business development, workforce development, and to support entrepreneursh...

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 ranging from $200 to $4,000 to Battle Creek Area, Michigan resident groups to implement neighborhood improvement projects and community-oriented events. Applicants must attend an orientation session to be eligible. Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of...

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 of up to $3,000 to Alaska Interior Native individuals and organizations for programs that promote healthy, drug and alcohol-free communities. These grants reflect the funding source's belief that communities are stronger and healthier when Native values are alive ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to La Quinta, California organizations to support local events and the marketing of events, and to promote local economic development. Larger grants may be requested for activities that strengthen the city's economy. The grant program includes ...

Grants of up to $500 to Arkansas PreK-12 teachers to integrate economics education activities into the existing school curricula. Teachers are invited to requesting funding for creative projects involving personal finance, entrepreneurship, and other aspects of economics...

Award to recognize a USA, Canada, or International individual Jewish leader under the age of 50 who has made a significant, tangible, and positive global impact. Individuals may be nominated for achievements in any field, including the environment, genetics, medical educ...

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...