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SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
$700,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses in Northern Illinois, helping them access capital and improve their financial readiness through legal, accounting, and advisory services.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Impact Grant
$50,000
Eagle River Revitalization Program
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses in Eagle River's urban core by providing financial assistance for projects that improve commercial infrastructure, create jobs, and boost the local economy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Montana Historic Preservation Grant
$500,000
Montana Department of Commerce (Community MT Division)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to a wide range of applicants, including local governments, nonprofits, and individuals, to preserve and enhance historic sites and structures across Montana, promoting tourism and community revitalization.

Community Development
Individuals
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
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
City of Saco Small Business Grant Program
$15,000
City of Saco
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Saco, Maine, for various non-operational expenses to promote economic development and community revitalization.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Rifle Grant Program
$99,999
City of Rifle – Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in Rifle, Colorado, for exterior improvements to enhance the city's architectural character and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
$2,500
Secretsos Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides $2,500 to small business owners facing financial challenges, helping them enhance operations, expand teams, or implement innovative growth strategies.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Funding for Brownfield Investigation
$50,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties in Minnesota to promote community development and essential services while preventing gentrification.

Environment
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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D-Prize
$20,000
D-Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-stage entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries who aim to distribute proven solutions to combat poverty through innovative pilot programs.

Health
Individuals
Miami County Grants
Contact for amount
Northen Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support for a variety of community projects in Miami County, focusing on education, health, arts, and more, with an emphasis on innovative initiatives that benefit underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commercial Business Facade Improvement Grant
$20,000
The Liberty Community Development Corporation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to commercial businesses in Liberty for exterior improvements that enhance the aesthetic appeal and promote business development within the city.

Community Development
Small businesses
The Fishers Arts & Culture Business Matching Grant Program
$25,000
Fishers Arts and Culture Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides matching funds to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities for creating public art projects that enhance community identity and cultural vibrancy in Fishers, Indiana.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
$15,000
Door Dash, Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to independently-owned restaurants, gastropubs, and bakeries in the U.S. that have suffered revenue losses due to recent natural disasters or severe weather events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Small businesses
Small Business STEP UP Grant Program
$2,500
City of Taunton
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Taunton with fewer than 10 employees, helping them improve their digital capabilities and customer engagement through upgraded technology and enhanced online presence.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Maui Business Bridge Grants
$20,000
State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Seguin Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
$10,000
City of Seguin (Seguin Economic Development Corporation)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local business and property owners in Seguin, Texas, for improving and beautifying their commercial properties to boost economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses