Grants for Nonprofits - Business and Commerce

This program provides an 18-month fellowship for experienced leaders in health-related nonprofits and public agencies in western and central New York, focusing on collaboration and equity to address health challenges for young children and older adults.

This program provides financial support to cities, nonprofits, and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for projects that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and community development.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits and local governments, to enhance market access, increase production capacity, and drive innovation in the agricultural sector.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Clay and Kanawha Counties, West Virginia, for exterior improvements that enhance the appearance and accessibility of businesses along the Elk River Trail.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and organizations to develop and validate new therapeutic candidates for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, focusing on early-stage translational research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in each state or territory to establish coordination hubs that enhance artificial intelligence readiness by connecting education, workforce, industry, and government stakeholders.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations or educational institutions to facilitate a fellowship program that connects emerging entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean with U.S. business leaders through a comprehensive exchange experience.

This grant provides funding to various organizations and businesses to promote and expand direct marketing opportunities for local agricultural products, benefiting farmers and communities across the U.S.

This grant provides funding for community organizations to implement visible projects that beautify and activate designated commercial areas in Richmond, enhancing the environment for local businesses.

This program provides in-kind donations of Cisco technology to nonprofit organizations worldwide, helping them improve productivity and efficiency while aligning with social impact priorities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that teach Maui County residents essential financial skills, promote small business success, and enhance workforce development, particularly for underserved communities.

The City of Athens is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations to fund activities that serve a public purpose, acting as a reimbursing grant program. This initiative aligns with the City's mission to support its residents, businesses, and visitors by leveraging the services of local organizations. By providing targeted financial support, the City aims to achieve its objectives more efficiently, particularly when these organizations address public purposes not met by the City or supplement existing services, thereby reducing the City's operational costs. The program prioritizes activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents, businesses, and visitors within the Athens city limits. The impact goal is to enhance public services and quality of life within the community by supporting organizations that can effectively deliver these services. The program seeks to empower local entities to address community needs, ensuring that essential services are available and appropriate for the public on an equal basis. Funding priority is given to activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. Key priorities include ensuring all funded activities serve a public purpose, are provided by legally capable organizations with sound governance and financial standing, and directly benefit the Athens community. The emphasis is on organizations located within city limits that can demonstrate the availability and appropriateness of their funded activities to the public on an equal basis. Expected outcomes include an improved delivery of public services, increased community well-being, and a more efficient use of public funds through partnerships with local organizations. Measurable results would involve the number of residents, businesses, and visitors served, the types of services provided, and the extent to which these services address identified public needs. The program implicitly operates on a theory of change where targeted financial support to qualified local organizations leads to enhanced public services and community benefits, ultimately contributing to the City's strategic objectives and the overall betterment of Athens.

This program provides funding to local governments, economic development organizations, and private landowners in Illinois to improve industrial and manufacturing sites by enhancing infrastructure and site readiness for future development.

The Mayer Economic Development Authority (EDA) Local Business Improvement Grant Program aims to stimulate private investment in high-quality improvements, thereby strengthening the local business economy and enhancing community vitality. This grant program is aligned with the EDA's mission to foster economic prosperity within the community by assisting private business owners in making broad improvements. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are owners or tenants of commercial properties located within the corporate limits of the City of Mayer, Minnesota. The program specifically targets businesses that are current on all applicable taxes, licenses, permits, in good standing with the State of Minnesota, and current on their utility accounts with the City of Mayer. Ineligible applicants include home-based or primarily residential businesses, churches, schools, or other similar institutions. The impact goal is to enhance the economic prosperity of the community through these business improvements. The program prioritizes improvements that contribute to the overall strength and community vitality of the local business economy. A key focus is to encourage private investment through a matching grant system. Program grants are up to a $10,000 match, requiring a minimum of a 1:1 match for funding. This ensures that the businesses are also invested in the improvements. Expected outcomes include an increase in high-quality improvements to commercial properties, leading to a more robust local business environment. Measurable results will include the number of grants awarded, the total private investment stimulated, and the types of improvements made. Applicants are limited to one grant per property per 12-month period, ensuring a broader distribution of funds and impact across the community over time.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Program Announcement - Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES): This grant aims to fund interdisciplinary research that integrates social and behavioral sciences with meteorology to enhance public responses to hazardous weather events and improve community safety and resilience.

This grant provides funding to qualified firms for creating guidance documents and resources that assist cities and counties in developing effective transit-oriented projects to promote housing growth and community resilience in Washington.

The 2025 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant, offered by the Kauai County Office of Economic Development (OED), seeks to support the growth of Kauai’s agricultural industry. The program provides targeted funding to projects that aim to expand farming operations across the island. The funding period spans from March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the Amplifund system by Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Kauai Standard Time. Late submissions or proposals sent via mail, email, or fax will not be considered. The grant is open to organizations proposing projects or programs that advance the agricultural sector. Proposals will be reviewed, and funding recommendations will be made, with recipients notified during the week of February 3, 2025. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the program’s goals and meet all submission requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The full RFP can be accessed through the Kauai County OED website, and the Amplifund system provides the portal for proposal submissions. Questions about the grant must be submitted in writing to oedgrants@kauai.gov by November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Applicants requiring auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations due to disabilities must contact Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or tmhaumea@kauai.gov by November 23, 2023, to ensure adequate time for requests to be fulfilled. Alternate formats for notices, such as large print or Braille, are available upon request. This grant provides a strategic opportunity to invest in Kauai’s agricultural infrastructure, promote industry growth, and foster sustainable farming practices. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the RFP and submit detailed proposals that align with the program’s objectives before the deadline.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in developing impactful projects that benefit communities in Burma and promote American values and interests.

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Georgia to empower female entrepreneurs by offering essential business training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them launch or grow their businesses.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) offers the GO TEXAN - Event Grants as part of the Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance Program. These grants aim to support Associate-level GO TEXAN partners who organize public events such as festivals and farmers markets, promoting Texas-made products and businesses under the GO TEXAN program. Eligible events must focus on advertising expenses and can only include one event per applicant within the designated timeline. Applications are accepted until May 16, 2024, and the projects can run from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Grant awards are determined based on the event’s adherence to GO TEXAN participation and program recognition, with funding available up to $20,000 depending on past participation and the extent of promotional activities.