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Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 2,433 grant opportunities for business and commerce initiatives

Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional planning organizations in Southern Illinois for planning and preparing a 27-acre industrial site in Marion to attract manufacturing investments and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Small Business Development Grant Program
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Wisconsin to create initiatives that support small businesses and promote entrepreneurship, particularly in underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
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
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Cooperative Development Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to cooperatives in Wisconsin for professional services that help establish and strengthen their operational and financial foundations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Program
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
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
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Grants
$3,500,000
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Virginia's local governments for projects that address critical community development needs, such as housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, and public services, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Financial Literacy Grant Program
$150,000
Maui County Department of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that teach Maui County residents essential financial skills, promote small business success, and enhance workforce development, particularly for underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help underserved individuals and communities in Illinois access entrepreneurial training and business development services to start or grow their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
$14,000
Explore Minnesota
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipal tourism offices, and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to promote tourism and enhance local economies through marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Washington, DC's Chinatown that enhance the area's cultural identity and economic vitality through long-term commercial leases.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program
$100,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Washington, DC, that are committed to long-term leases and contribute to community engagement and revitalization along the Rhode Island Avenue corridor.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund
$250,000
Maine State Workforce Development Board (SWDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to Maine employers in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors for training their workforce, helping to enhance skills and increase job opportunities in these industries.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wastewater Treatment Facility Anaerobic Co-Digestion/Biogas Grant Program
$57,000,000
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities in Nebraska for developing and optimizing systems that convert organic waste into renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
Special district governments
Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant
$50,000
Capital Impact Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This initiative provides financial support to independently operated restaurants and retail businesses in Washington, DC, that have faced revenue declines, helping them cover occupancy and payroll costs to remain operational.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses

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