Local Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides matching funds to small businesses and commercial property owners in the Rockwood-West Gresham area to improve the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the local commercial environment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural cities and counties in Nevada for community development projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals and address urgent public health and safety needs.

This grant provides financial support to property owners and local businesses in Downtown New Orleans to transform long-vacant commercial spaces into vibrant, revenue-generating establishments.

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in Washington, DC, to help them acquire commercial properties, promoting long-term ownership and stability for historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative tourism projects in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and boosting the local economy.

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners or lessees in designated economic development zones of Newaygo for permanent improvements to building facades.

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

This grant provides funding to municipalities and organizations in Chautauqua County to develop tourism initiatives that enhance marketing, events, and attractions, requiring a matching contribution from recipients.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and businesses in Clermont County, Ohio, to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings and enhance local economic development.

This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in South Haven's downtown district for significant exterior building improvements that enhance the area's visual appeal and commercial viability.

This program provides financial incentives to businesses relocating to or expanding within Washington, DC, with a focus on job creation, capital investment, and economic growth in key industry sectors.

This program provides financial assistance to small non-agricultural businesses in Hawaiʻi County that suffered storm-related damage or interruptions, helping them recover from losses not fully covered by insurance.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofits in Seattle for making security improvements that prevent vandalism and enhance safety at their physical storefronts.

This program provides financial incentives for property and business owners in Coldwater's downtown area to improve building facades and enhance the historical character of the district.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit members of the Rahway Chamber of Commerce for projects that improve their physical infrastructure, programming, and digital capabilities, fostering local economic growth and community engagement.

The City of Athens is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations to fund activities that serve a public purpose, acting as a reimbursing grant program. This initiative aligns with the City's mission to support its residents, businesses, and visitors by leveraging the services of local organizations. By providing targeted financial support, the City aims to achieve its objectives more efficiently, particularly when these organizations address public purposes not met by the City or supplement existing services, thereby reducing the City's operational costs. The program prioritizes activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents, businesses, and visitors within the Athens city limits. The impact goal is to enhance public services and quality of life within the community by supporting organizations that can effectively deliver these services. The program seeks to empower local entities to address community needs, ensuring that essential services are available and appropriate for the public on an equal basis. Funding priority is given to activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. Key priorities include ensuring all funded activities serve a public purpose, are provided by legally capable organizations with sound governance and financial standing, and directly benefit the Athens community. The emphasis is on organizations located within city limits that can demonstrate the availability and appropriateness of their funded activities to the public on an equal basis. Expected outcomes include an improved delivery of public services, increased community well-being, and a more efficient use of public funds through partnerships with local organizations. Measurable results would involve the number of residents, businesses, and visitors served, the types of services provided, and the extent to which these services address identified public needs. The program implicitly operates on a theory of change where targeted financial support to qualified local organizations leads to enhanced public services and community benefits, ultimately contributing to the City's strategic objectives and the overall betterment of Athens.

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.

The Orange County Business Investment Grant Program in North Carolina is seeking applications to provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to stimulate non-farm business development and expansion within the county, with eligibility criteria including the business's physical location, operational duration, tax status, and connection with business counseling services.

The 2025 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant, offered by the Kauai County Office of Economic Development (OED), seeks to support the growth of Kauai’s agricultural industry. The program provides targeted funding to projects that aim to expand farming operations across the island. The funding period spans from March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the Amplifund system by Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Kauai Standard Time. Late submissions or proposals sent via mail, email, or fax will not be considered. The grant is open to organizations proposing projects or programs that advance the agricultural sector. Proposals will be reviewed, and funding recommendations will be made, with recipients notified during the week of February 3, 2025. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the program’s goals and meet all submission requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The full RFP can be accessed through the Kauai County OED website, and the Amplifund system provides the portal for proposal submissions. Questions about the grant must be submitted in writing to oedgrants@kauai.gov by November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Applicants requiring auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations due to disabilities must contact Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or tmhaumea@kauai.gov by November 23, 2023, to ensure adequate time for requests to be fulfilled. Alternate formats for notices, such as large print or Braille, are available upon request. This grant provides a strategic opportunity to invest in Kauai’s agricultural infrastructure, promote industry growth, and foster sustainable farming practices. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the RFP and submit detailed proposals that align with the program’s objectives before the deadline.

This program provides financial support to non-farm businesses in Orange County, particularly those owned by women and BIPOC, to help them grow, hire staff, and make a positive economic impact.