Federal Business and Commerce Grants

This grant provides financial support to established business incubators that assist Native entrepreneurs in various stages of business development, aiming to strengthen economic growth within Tribal communities.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in each state or territory to establish coordination hubs that enhance artificial intelligence readiness by connecting education, workforce, industry, and government stakeholders.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations or educational institutions to facilitate a fellowship program that connects emerging entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean with U.S. business leaders through a comprehensive exchange experience.

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 grant provides funding to various organizations and businesses to promote and expand direct marketing opportunities for local agricultural products, benefiting farmers and communities across the U.S.

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 funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in creating a multi-phase accelerator program that connects Korean startup teams with American expertise in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to enhance innovation and market readiness.

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 program 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 funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to improve traceability and ethical sourcing in cotton supply chains, particularly to combat forced labor in South Asia and protect U.S. markets.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and mentorship to early-career scientists transitioning into entrepreneurial roles within small businesses focused on biomedical and public health innovations.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist disadvantaged microentrepreneurs in accessing business training, technical assistance, and resources to help them succeed.

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 educational, professional, and business ties between the United States and Cyprus, focusing on areas like academic exchanges, STEM cooperation, and regional security initiatives.