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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Business and Commerce

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Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environment & Land Use Grant
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that promote environmental education, protection, and sustainability in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Research Grant
Contact for amount
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Kauffman)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Arts Event Grants
$7,000
City of Reno
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Reno to host free, one-time arts and culture events that engage diverse communities and promote social impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Equitable Access to Credit Program Grant
$1,000,000
Washington Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit lending institutions to increase access to credit for small businesses in underserved and rural communities across Washington State.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Missouri residents and organizations engaged in agriculture to develop projects that enhance the economic value of agricultural products through processing, equipment, or cooperative initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Burrowing Shrimp Integrated Pest Management Research Grant
$276,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing sustainable pest management strategies to address the environmental and economic challenges posed by burrowing shrimp in Washington's coastal aquaculture industry.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Accelerated Translational Incubator Pilot (ATIP) Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by faculty at the University of Maryland and its partner institutions, aimed at developing impactful healthcare solutions and technologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
$75,000
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help entrepreneurs in underserved areas by providing cash prizes to develop innovative solutions that enhance local business ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Grants
$300,000
National Urban League (NUL)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Food Hubs and Farm Stops Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan-based food hubs and farm stops to improve local food distribution and access to fresh produce for communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants
$500,000
NIHCM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports journalists and organizations in producing impactful health reporting projects that address critical issues affecting the affordability and quality of health care in the United States.

Health
Individuals
Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant Program
$200,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to Washington State businesses and industry organizations to boost manufacturing job growth, enhance research and development, and support economic development, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Economic Prosperity and Housing Program – CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP
$400,000
City of Vancouver Economic Prosperity and Housing Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and small businesses in Vancouver, Washington, to create affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and promote economic stability for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
2024 Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept (EPoC) Cycle 2
$75,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to researchers in Delaware to develop innovative ideas into marketable products or services, fostering the growth of new businesses and high-tech jobs in the state.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education