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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
Event Waste Reduction Grant Program
$6,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public events in Franklin County, Ohio, that are committed to reducing waste through recycling, composting, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Silver Bay Neighborhood Revitalization Mini-Grant Program
$500
City of Silver Bay
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides funding to Silver Bay residents and business owners for exterior property improvements to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and pride of ownership.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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.

Business and Commerce
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
Front Door Refresh Façade Improvement Program
$10,000
East Baton Rouge Parish Redevelopment Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This program provides reimbursement grants to small business and commercial property owners in the Plank Road Corridor of Baton Rouge for exterior improvements that enhance storefronts and attract customers.

Business and Commerce
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
Activate Downtown: Turning Vacant Spaces into Thriving Places Grant Program
$20,000
New Orleans Downtown Development District (DDD)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to property owners and local businesses in Downtown New Orleans to transform long-vacant commercial spaces into vibrant, revenue-generating establishments.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Preservation Austin Grant Program
$10,000
Preservation Austin
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This program provides financial support to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood groups in Austin for projects that preserve and interpret the city's historic places.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mini Grant
$5,000
Granville County Tourism Development Authority (GTDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding for established tourism-related marketing initiatives in Granville County, North Carolina, aimed at attracting visitors from outside the county to enhance local economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Institute to Innovate Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Grant Program
$250,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to community-based organizations in Illinois focused on preventing violence and enhancing public safety through capacity building and direct services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
$300,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in Washington, DC, to help them acquire commercial properties, promoting long-term ownership and stability for historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to promote outdoor recreation and heritage tourism in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, fostering community economic development and enhancing visitor experiences.

Community Development
State governments
Adventure Pitch Fest
$10,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This opportunity provides funding and exposure for New Mexico-based outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofits to showcase their offerings and compete for cash prizes while connecting with investors and industry leaders.

Recreation
Small businesses
Brownfield Remediation Program
$10,000,000
Ohio Department of Development (Development)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and organizations in Ohio for cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated properties to promote economic growth and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
50K for 50 – The Ouachita Experience Fund
$50,000
Discover Monroe–West Monroe
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative tourism projects in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and boosting the local economy.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Facade Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Newaygo
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners or lessees in designated economic development zones of Newaygo for permanent improvements to building facades.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Facade Improvement Grant
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, for enhancing the exterior appearance of their commercial properties to boost community vitality and local economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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