Grants for Small businesses - Infrastructure

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research and development proposals from a wide range of organizations to create advanced military technologies that enhance defense capabilities and address operational challenges.

This program provides funding to marinas and public access facilities in Florida to install and maintain pumpout stations for boat sewage, helping to reduce pollution in the state's waterways.

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects from various organizations to advance Army technologies in ground vehicle systems, focusing on areas like power, mobility, and survivability.

This program provides financial support for small, locally owned retail and personal service businesses in specific districts of Athens to make permanent physical improvements that boost their viability and attract investment.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses in Wabasha for improving the exterior of their commercial or industrial buildings, promoting revitalization and private investment in the community.

This grant provides matching funds to rural communities in Montana for strategic planning projects that promote economic growth and resilience.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Texas communities for the replacement of lead service lines to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations for the installation of high-speed electric vehicle charging stations across New York State, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia to deliver free tax preparation and financial literacy services to low-to-moderate income households, helping them build wealth and access essential financial resources.

The Washington State Department of Commerce's Blended Capital Enhancement Grants are part of the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP), a new initiative aimed at reducing wealth disparities within Black, Latine, and tribal communities through asset building. The program seeks to support by-and-for lending agencies, businesses, and organizations that serve these specific communities. The overarching mission is to make it easier for these communities to access financial support from local organizations and businesses, fostering economic empowerment and equity. The grant program targets Black, Latine, and tribal communities across Washington state, as well as the lending agencies, businesses, and organizations that are either led by and for these communities, or are partnered with such entities. The impact goals are centered on facilitating homeownership, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing money management and business training, assisting with the acquisition of commercial property and business assets, and helping individuals reduce debt and increase savings through matching funds. These goals directly address key areas of wealth accumulation and financial stability. The program prioritizes funding for a variety of initiatives including new construction loans ($5 million), home expansion loans (including Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) ($6 million), business startups and expansions ($5 million), and consumer loans (such as credit consolidation, car refinancing, or emergency expenses) ($1 million). The total funding available is $42 million. The focus is on creating accessible financial pathways and resources that have historically been less available to the targeted communities. Expected outcomes include an increase in homeownership rates within Black, Latine, and tribal communities, the growth and sustainability of small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, improved financial literacy and money management skills among individuals, and a reduction in personal debt coupled with increased savings. These measurable results align with the broader strategic priorities of the Washington State Department of Commerce to foster economic development and reduce disparities. The theory of change suggests that by empowering local, by-and-for organizations with capital, they can more effectively deliver essential financial services and support, thereby directly addressing systemic inequalities and building lasting wealth within these communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities for developing domestic infrastructure in battery material processing, manufacturing, and recycling to strengthen the supply chain for critical minerals essential for advanced batteries.

This program provides financial support to property owners in Elmira for rehabilitating vacant rental units to create safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income renters.

This grant provides financial support to businesses in Daggett County for projects that promote economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and business expansion within the area.

This grant provides funding to cultural organizations in New York City to create promotional materials and events that attract tourists to local cultural institutions and activities.

The City of San Diego's Economic Development Department is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations that can assist small businesses in under-resourced communities, with funds to be used for capacity building expenses such as technical assistance, website creation, and event programming, with priority given to organizations with modest budgets and proposals aligning with the Economic Development Strategy.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships that include domestic academic institutions to develop innovative technologies for extracting and refining rare earth elements from unconventional sources, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing environmental impact.

This program provides financial assistance to business owners in Aurora for renovating and improving the façades of their commercial properties to enhance the city's visual appeal and support economic growth.

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Planning Grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers $100,000 to $500,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for planning and due diligence activities aimed at preparing industrial and manufacturing sites for future development across all counties in Illinois.