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Grants for Small businesses - Business and Commerce

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Future Founders Fellowship for Young Entrepreneurs
Contact for amount
Future Founders
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides mentorship and resources to young entrepreneurs in the U.S. at various stages of their business journey, from idea development to growth, without taking equity in their ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Florida Target Sector Trade Show Grants
$5,000
SelectFlorida
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized Florida companies to help them participate in international trade shows and expand their export sales.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Fishers Arts & Culture Business Matching Grant Program
$25,000
Fishers Arts and Culture Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides matching funds to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities for creating public art projects that enhance community identity and cultural vibrancy in Fishers, Indiana.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Business Development & Expansion Grant
$25,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 26, 2025

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to established creative businesses in New Mexico, particularly those with fewer than ten employees and located in rural areas, to enhance their operational capacity and market presence.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
$15,000
Door Dash, Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to independently-owned restaurants, gastropubs, and bakeries in the U.S. that have suffered revenue losses due to recent natural disasters or severe weather events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Small businesses
Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2019

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. manufacturers to expand or restore the production of critical technology items essential for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business STEP UP Grant Program
$2,500
City of Taunton
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Taunton with fewer than 10 employees, helping them improve their digital capabilities and customer engagement through upgraded technology and enhanced online presence.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Maui Business Bridge Grants
$20,000
State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Seguin Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
$10,000
City of Seguin (Seguin Economic Development Corporation)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local business and property owners in Seguin, Texas, for improving and beautifying their commercial properties to boost economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SBIR/STTR Match Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Commercial Façade Improvement Program for Businesses in Carson
$250,000
City of Carson
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Carson for exterior upgrades that enhance the visual appeal and economic vitality of key business areas.

Community Development
Small businesses
Nixa Beautification Façade Grant Program for Property Owners
$7,500
City of Nixa
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to eligible property owners in Nixa for improving the exteriors of their commercial or industrial buildings to enhance the community's visual appeal and economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to business associations and groups of businesses to improve their commercial districts and foster local economic growth through various enhancement projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
San Joaquin County Façade Enhancement Grant Program
$25,000
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners in unincorporated San Joaquin County for improving the exteriors of commercial buildings, particularly in economically distressed areas, to help revitalize the community and promote economic recovery after the pandemic.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
VAAFM Trade Show Assistance Grants
$7,500
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Vermont-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to help them participate in out-of-state trade shows and expand their market reach.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Impact Grant Program
$250,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Nebraska to promote national or international events, attracting out-of-state visitors and enhancing the state's tourism profile.

Community Development
County governments
The Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
$20,000
City of Amarillo Planning Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and business tenants in designated areas of Amarillo to improve the exterior appearance and structural compatibility of their buildings.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses