Federal Business and Commerce Grants

This grant provides funding to seafood processors for expanding their capacity to process invasive wild-caught catfish, supporting rural economic development and environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity is designed for Uruguayan nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to manage a small grants program that promotes U.S.-Uruguay relations through collaborative projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist veterans in starting and growing their own businesses through training, counseling, and management assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have previously received a Phase I grant to further develop their innovative research and commercialization plans in areas aligned with NOAA's mission.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working with partner countries to develop advanced data analytics and AI tools that help prevent the illegal diversion of technologies that could be used for weapons development.

Under 15 U.S.C. 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8.1.5). The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U.S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U.S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8.1.15).

This grant provides funding for U.S. citizens with expertise in various fields to engage in public diplomacy activities that promote American values and foster partnerships with audiences in sub-Saharan Africa.

This program provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Ghana relations and promote economic collaboration, targeting non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in cultural, educational, and innovative initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and promote American values in various sectors, including economic, cultural, and security initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and individuals in the U.S. and Albania to create entrepreneurship incubators that connect young Albanian entrepreneurs with U.S. business expertise and resources.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to facilitate mentorship and training for international music industry professionals, enhancing their collaboration with American counterparts and promoting cultural exchange.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in Idaho to help businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged ones, navigate and succeed in government contracting with the Department of Defense and other agencies.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to promote American film and media through international cultural exchanges and professional development programs.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government exchange programs in creating projects that strengthen economic and cultural ties between the United States and Uzbekistan, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between Sea Grant programs and Minority Serving Institutions to enhance aquaculture research, education, and community engagement across four U.S. regions.

This grant provides funding and technical support to innovators and organizations developing sustainable solutions for reusing and repurposing end-of-life products, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Dominican alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to organize summits that foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs and leaders in the Americas.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver hands-on training and technical assistance to small manufacturing businesses in the U.S. to enhance their productivity and competitiveness.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that empower women in El Salvador by providing professional development programs to enhance their business skills and promote economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated regional consortia that include educational institutions, government entities, and industry partners to advance critical technologies and foster economic growth in their areas.