Grants for Small Businesses

This grant provides funding for research aimed at identifying and overcoming financial and non-zoning obstacles to increasing the supply of diverse housing options, known as Missing Middle Housing, in communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides technical assistance to local governments in economically distressed communities with populations of 50,000 or less, helping them improve financial management and pursue economic revitalization efforts.

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to strengthen justice systems and accountability for mass atrocities in conflict-affected regions, promoting transitional justice and sustainable peace.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations in validating biomarkers for neurological and neuromuscular disorders to improve clinical trials and patient care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist jails in improving safety, security, and operations while addressing challenges like high inmate turnover and mental health issues.

This funding opportunity supports innovative and exploratory neuroscience research projects that aim to advance our understanding of neurological and mental health conditions, particularly for researchers and organizations engaged in high-risk studies without the need for extensive preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by new and early-stage investigators in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, and biomedical sciences, encouraging exploration and development of transformative technologies without the need for preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at addressing health disparities in non-communicable diseases among underserved populations in Latin America and U.S. Hispanic and Latino communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to maintain and enhance a national website that helps the public and law enforcement access information about registered sex offenders across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative companies developing new solar technologies to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, with a focus on enhancing energy security and promoting economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that enhance the health and resilience of coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories.

This funding opportunity supports small-scale clinical trials aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney health, with a focus on innovative approaches and enhancing diversity in research participation.

This grant provides funding for research projects that investigate how social factors like race, income, and sexual orientation intersect to affect health disparities in U.S. populations, aiming to inform effective interventions and policies.

This program provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations for activities that help reduce the costs associated with licensing advanced nuclear reactors, promoting innovation and commercialization in clean energy technologies.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in conducting real-world studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing neurological treatments and interventions, particularly for underserved populations and health disparities.

This program provides $100,000 investments and support to high-growth, early-stage companies led by Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

This funding opportunity provides a $5,000 cash award to entrepreneurs, particularly women and underrepresented founders, to support their business growth through a brief application and live pitch competition.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that create and improve affordable housing options in Lawrence.

This program provides free support, education, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.