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Grants for State governments - Business and Commerce

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Entrepreneurship and Business Support
Contact for amount
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to support small business startups and entrepreneurship initiatives in rural communities of Kansas and western Missouri, focusing on technical assistance, mentorship, and sustainable business development.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Rural Business Development Grant Program
$27,700,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to rural public bodies, nonprofits, and Indian Tribes to foster economic growth, job creation, and business development in rural communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
U.S. India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to India)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to foster collaboration between U.S. sports technology innovators and Indian stakeholders, enhancing bilateral trade and innovation in sports.

International Development
Nonprofits
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Energy
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill 2026
$28,956,254
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
State governments
National Science Foundation X-Labs Grant Program
$150,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2028

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This initiative provides funding to interdisciplinary research teams in the U.S. to develop innovative platform technologies that can drive significant advancements in science and technology.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ScaleUp Bolivia
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bolivia )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in helping over 100 informal Bolivian businesses transition into the formal economy through education, guidance, and partnerships, ultimately strengthening economic ties with the United States.

International Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso PDS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Burkina Faso by promoting economic growth, regional security, and cultural exchange through collaboration with nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals.

International Development
Nonprofits
Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations developing advanced biorefineries and biobased products in the U.S., promoting innovation and sustainability in rural economies.

Energy
State governments
U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Togo)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Togolese organizations in implementing projects that promote economic growth, security cooperation, and innovation through collaborative initiatives.

International Development
Nonprofits
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
Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant
$75,000
Colorado Department of Housing and Urban Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Colorado communities for planning and feasibility studies that aim to create or retain jobs, particularly for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Freedom 250 Poland 2026
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Poland)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen the U.S.-Poland relationship by engaging Polish youth and professionals in areas like security, entrepreneurship, science, and culture, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
$948,000,000
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

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
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
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to multi-state partnerships focused on improving the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through collaborative projects that address shared agricultural challenges.

Agriculture
State governments
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits