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

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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
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of African Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that promote responsible development of critical minerals and enhance commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, benefiting U.S. and African businesses alike.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Adult Program Services Grant
$232,962
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Montana that deliver workforce development services aimed at helping adults, particularly those facing employment barriers, to gain skills, secure jobs, and achieve long-term career success.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Technology Ecosystem Fund
$2,000,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that are focused on fostering the growth and development of technology companies and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Technology Validation and Start-up Fund
$200,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage Ohio companies working to commercialize validated technologies developed at local research institutions.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Capital Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns for projects that enhance downtown areas, improve public spaces, and stimulate local economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund
$30,000,000
Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to a variety of organizations, including local governments and businesses, to promote economic growth and development in Mississippi's coastal counties affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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 businesses engaged in agriculture to develop projects that enhance the economic value of agricultural products through processing, equipment, or cooperative formation.

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
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to promote technology innovation and create high-skill job opportunities across various sectors.

Science and Technology
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
AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement workforce training initiatives focused on artificial intelligence skills, aimed at enhancing job opportunities and meeting industry demands.

Workforce Development
State governments
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
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York State to strengthen the forest products economy, expand tree planting efforts, and enhance market systems for sustainable forestry.

Natural Resources
City or township governments