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Grants for Small businesses - Capacity Building

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2027

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nursing-led research centers that collaborate with community organizations to address health challenges and improve well-being through innovative, community-engaged research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Association for the Self-Employment Growth Grants
$4,000
National Association for the Self-Employment
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to small business owners in the U.S. for growth-related expenses such as marketing, hiring, and technology upgrades, exclusively for members of the National Association for the Self-Employed.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
BRAIN Initiative: Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2028

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the dissemination and integration of validated neuroscience tools and resources to enhance research and understanding of brain function and disorders, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.

Science and Technology
State governments
Health Needs for Smith County Fund
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Smith County, Kansas, to implement projects that promote public health and encourage healthier lifestyles among residents.

Health
Nonprofits
The Sky Is Not the Limit Social Impact Grant
$10,000
Bombshell Impact Design Agency
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides up to $10,000 in professional services to organizations focused on creating positive social or environmental change, helping them enhance their branding, marketing, and technology efforts.

Capacity Building
For profit organizations other than small businesses
South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Frisco-based small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations in implementing innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to Foster Community Philanthropy
$20,000
Global Fund for Community Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to community-based organizations worldwide that promote local philanthropy and sustainable development, particularly in regions with limited funding access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship in Colorado and Wyoming
Contact for amount
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports early-stage for-profit businesses in Northern Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong ethical leadership, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and actively engage with their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Freed Fellowship Grant
$2,500
The Freed Fellowship
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This initiative provides $500 micro-grants and entrepreneurial support to U.S.-based small business owners, helping them grow through funding, mentorship, and community resources.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Development Award
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects that advance promising therapeutic candidates for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from preclinical stages to readiness for clinical trials, emphasizing the development of effective treatments and relevant biomarkers.

Health
Nonprofits
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler – New Capacity
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.

Youth
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DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award
$700,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving early detection, treatment, and outcomes for individuals affected by pancreatic cancer, particularly benefiting Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides reimbursement-based financial support to collaborative groups of businesses in Cambridge, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and economic vitality of local commercial districts through community-focused projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
HFFI Partnerships Program
$3,000,000
America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides funding to public-private partnerships that aim to improve access to fresh and affordable food in underserved communities across the United States.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2027

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in planning cancer prevention and control clinical trials by providing resources to gather essential data for future studies aimed at improving public health outcomes.

Health
State governments
Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2027

Date Added

Sep 19, 2022

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop and implement comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs for foreign military health systems, enhancing military readiness and public health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at developing effective treatments for various forms of arthritis, particularly those that enhance the health and readiness of military personnel and benefit veterans and their families.

Health
Nonprofits