Grants for Small businesses - Health

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and institutions to discover and develop new treatments for serious fungal infections that are difficult to treat due to resistance and safety issues.

The IDEA Fund program is a state-sponsored venture capital initiative that utilizes public funding (both state and federal) to drive economic development within the state. The primary focus of this program is to foster innovation and support technology-driven entrepreneurial endeavors that contribute to the state’s overall economic development growth. MTC’s Venture Capital Program was created to accelerate private venture capital investment in Missouri-based start-up companies and to increase the overall investment impact of third-party investments. The Venture Capital Program supports technology startups through matching equity or convertible debt investments up to $2,000,000 for the purpose of scaling the business to attract additional venture capital. Since 2010, MTC has invested over $49 million in more than 150 early-stage Missouri-based high-growth technology-focused companies. Since 2018, our portfolio companies have gone on to raise over $1.6 billion in additional private capital.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts-based organizations that help early-stage climatetech startups grow and innovate, covering various operational and developmental expenses.

This grant provides funding to U.S. nurse researchers and institutions to develop resources and support innovative studies focused on preventing firearm injuries, particularly among marginalized populations.

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers with clinical doctorate degrees in transitioning to independent faculty positions while leading their own clinical trials in biomedical research.

The TMD Collaborative for Improving Patient-Centered Translational Research (TMD IMPACT) grant aims to establish a national research collaborative to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and care of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) through interdisciplinary research and community engagement.

SMAC Quick Support for Organizations in Minnesota provides grants of up to $2,500 for planning and small projects. The grant is available to nonprofit organizations within the eighteen counties of the SW MN Arts Council service region or on tribal lands within their service area. Applicants may choose from five project types including Art Legacy Project planning, Small arts project, Small equipment purchase, Arts organization development, and Arts organization start-up. For more information, visit Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research and community projects aimed at reducing health disparities related to environmental factors among disadvantaged populations in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve eye health and reduce vision disparities in underserved communities through community engagement and multi-level interventions addressing social determinants of health.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing innovative technologies to improve the quality and handling of cancer-related biospecimens, ultimately enhancing cancer research and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and test innovative interventions that address housing instability and promote health equity, particularly for marginalized and disadvantaged populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses engaged in health-related research to enhance diversity by recruiting and mentoring individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can deliver tailored technical assistance to strengthen local health systems and sustain HIV prevention and treatment efforts in PEPFAR-designated countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations to enhance HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Zambia, while strengthening the local health systems and promoting national ownership of these initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development in accelerator technology, targeting academic institutions, national labs, and for-profit companies to advance innovations that benefit multiple scientific fields and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. research institutions and organizations in developing and testing housing interventions that improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for populations facing housing instability, particularly among older adults and marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting low-risk clinical trials to improve understanding and treatment of communication disorders, such as hearing and speech issues.

This program provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR grants, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their market presence.

The grant title "Centers for Accelerating Phage (Bacteriophage) Therapy to Combat ESKAPE Pathogens (CAPT-CEP)" aims to fund research centers that will develop innovative tools and models to advance phage therapy against antibiotic-resistant ESKAPE pathogens, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation is offering grants of $1,000 to $5,000, funded by the Duke Energy Foundation, to businesses in Alexander County, North Carolina, for projects aimed at enhancing physical spaces, e-commerce, service delivery, equipment purchase, ADA accessibility, and public health compliance, with a special focus on fostering entrepreneurship and expanding childcare centers.