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Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing and expanding local food systems that connect producers to consumers, enhancing access to local foods and improving economic opportunities for multiple stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Program
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Illinois companies for employee training in strategic sectors to enhance workforce skills, productivity, and economic competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State Trade and Export Promotion Program
$7,500
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to small businesses in Minnesota looking to start or expand their export activities in foreign markets.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Local Roots Grant
$5,000
Northern State University
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses in northeast South Dakota focused on agriculture, environmental solutions, and health, while also engaging undergraduate students in hands-on learning experiences.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Skills for Small Business Program
$2,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Texas for training new and existing employees to enhance their skills and improve productivity.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Beef Industry Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote and enhance the beef industry through education, marketing, and research initiatives aimed at improving consumer perception and demand for beef products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund
$26,000,000
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and municipalities in Vermont for the cleanup and remediation of contaminated properties to promote economic redevelopment and community benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Elevate Vernon Grant Program
$10,000
Vernon County Economic Development Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support and resources to small businesses in Vernon County, helping them grow and thrive through various development activities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Capacity Building Grant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity for economic development and address local economic challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund - Manufacturing Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (MSCRC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based companies and organizations to establish or expand compliant manufacturing of stem cell-based therapies, promoting the development of innovative treatments for serious diseases.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses
$1,000
Founders First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to LGBTQIA+ small business owners in the U.S. to foster growth and innovation within their enterprises.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Grants for Export Marketing Plans
$4,500
SelectFlorida
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity helps Florida-based manufacturers and service providers create tailored Export Marketing Plans to identify and pursue international growth strategies.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Business Incentive Program
$5,000
City of Santa Ana
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Security Assistance For Enterprises (SAFE) Grant Program
$5,000
City of Santa Fe
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Santa Fe for security improvements and recovery efforts following criminal incidents, helping to enhance public safety and economic resilience.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Commercial Corridor Exterior Grant Program
$25,000
City of Fayetteville Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to commercial property owners and business operators in designated low to moderate-income areas of Fayetteville for exterior improvements that enhance property appearance and promote economic growth.

Community Development
Small businesses
Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of El Monte
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in El Monte to help them maintain operations, retain staff, and serve local low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Façade Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides matching funds to small, locally owned businesses and property owners in Virginia Beach for significant exterior improvements to enhance the visual appeal of commercial and industrial properties.

Community Development
Small businesses
Wish Local Empowerment Program
$2,000
Wish Local
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Black-owned small businesses in the U.S. to help them sustain or rebuild their operations and foster local economic empowerment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rockwood Storefront Improvement Grant
$10,000
Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This program provides matching funds to small businesses and commercial property owners in the Rockwood-West Gresham area to improve the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the local commercial environment.

Community Development
Small businesses
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses