Federal Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides funding to communities facing extremely high energy costs to improve their energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy solutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create public engagement activities in Bangladesh that celebrate American values and culture in connection with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide grant funding for non-profit organizations to establish Women Business Centers (WBCs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs within the United States and its territories.

The African Women;apos;s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

The Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) is a financial aid initiative aimed at supporting Native American tribes and tribal organizations in developing or enhancing their tourism industry, with a focus on economic development and cultural preservation, offering individual grants ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 for projects with a 24-month term.

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational and cultural programming at American Spaces in Zambia, specifically targeting projects led by the Zambia-US Exchanges Alumni Association and alumni-led youth organizations.

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and foreign organizations in implementing innovative digital technologies to improve municipal services and infrastructure in urban areas across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This program provides funding to federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible Alaska Native villages to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

This initiative provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to foster early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Beninese organizations to implement projects that promote security, democracy, and economic growth in Benin.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Cyprus, focusing on education, innovation, and regional cooperation through academic exchanges, STEM initiatives, and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports Dominican alumni of U.S. exchange programs and local organizations in hosting summits that promote economic freedom, democratic innovation, and regional collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that foster U.S.-Tunisian collaboration in areas such as education, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation, particularly outside the Greater Tunis area.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.