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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

Jan 15, 2026

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
Route 66 Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program
$2,500
Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses and attractions along Route 66 to help preserve their historic character and boost economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
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
New Mexico Food Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to food retailers and community organizations in New Mexico to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas through practical projects that enhance food storage, handling, and sales.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Repurposing Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based companies and organizations with expertise in energy and wood products to assess the feasibility of transforming closed manufacturing facilities into renewable bioenergy sites, supporting rural economic revitalization.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Brazil
Contact for amount
Google for Startups
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This initiative provides cash awards and support to Black-led startups in Brazil, helping them overcome barriers to entrepreneurship and grow their businesses without giving up equity.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Accessibility Grant Program
$1,000
Destination Door County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Door County businesses, non-profits, and local governments to improve accessibility for the public through various enhancements and services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Energy Boost Grant
$5,000
Energize Connecticut
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This initiative provides funding to Connecticut-based nonprofits, community organizations, and municipalities to promote energy efficiency programs through grassroots outreach and education efforts.

Energy
Nonprofits
Window Grant
$4,000
City of Albuquerque
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This reimbursement-based funding program assists small businesses, nonprofits, and educational entities in Albuquerque with the costs of repairing or replacing broken or vandalized windows, particularly in economically challenged neighborhoods.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Inner Sunset Neighborhood Vibrancy Fund
$20,000
SF New Deal
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in the Inner Sunset neighborhood for storefront improvements, technical assistance, and activating vacant commercial spaces to enhance the local economy and community vibrancy.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits