Grants for Small businesses - Infrastructure

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve healthcare access for rural residents in West Virginia by establishing regional hubs and coordinating transportation and care navigation services.

This funding opportunity supports independent retail shop owners in Oklahoma who want to create community-focused projects that enhance public spaces outside their businesses.

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 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 opportunity supports partnerships of healthcare providers and community organizations in Wyoming to implement practical technology solutions that enhance rural healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.

This program provides funding to commercial property owners, businesses, and nonprofits in Warren and McKean Counties to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings, enhancing the visual appeal and economic vitality of local business districts.

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 various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to expand broadband infrastructure and improve internet access in underserved areas of Michigan.

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 for commercial building projects in New York State that aim to achieve carbon neutrality or net zero energy performance through innovative construction and retrofitting practices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to hospitals and healthcare facilities in West Virginia to develop and implement remote patient monitoring programs aimed at improving care for high-risk and rural populations.

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced air-delivered weapon systems and technologies, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and small businesses to enhance national defense capabilities.

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.