Grants for Small businesses - Private

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the U.S. to implement a nurse well-being curriculum in rural healthcare settings, aiming to reduce burnout and enhance support for nurses.

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

This program provides funding to women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have shown measurable growth and are seeking to expand their operations through strategic investments.

This program supports emerging technology companies developing innovative solutions for both commercial and defense markets, providing mentorship and networking opportunities to help them scale and connect with government funding sources.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

The De Colores Rapid Response Fund is a program of the Peace Development Fund (PDF), created in honor of retired Development Officer Ray Santiago, who was deeply involved in the farmworker movement. Named after a beloved traditional Mexican folk song associated with solidarity and grassroots activism, the fund embodies the same spirit of resilience and unity. It is designed to respond quickly to dynamic and strategic opportunities for organizing in marginalized urban and rural communities across the United States and U.S. territories, rather than providing humanitarian aid or technical support. The fund supports short-term interventions at key moments of social change or crisis, where rapid, well-thought-out responses can make a measurable impact. These might include unanticipated events or strategic inflection points such as social justice uprisings or cultural shifts. The fund specifically targets groups organizing within communities of color and low-income or working-class populations. Preference is given to organizations with annual budgets under $250,000 and with limited access to traditional philanthropic support. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, and project budgets should not exceed $5,000. Funding is intended for groups already rooted in grassroots organizing work. The fund does not support individual applicants, groups based outside the U.S., budget shortfalls, or long-term pre-planned campaigns. It also excludes general operating support, charity events, direct services, and ongoing programming. Applications are accepted from organizations, coalitions, and non-501(c)(3) groups, provided they align with the Peace Development Fund's principles and are based in the U.S. or its territories. The application process begins with a brief interest form. If an organization qualifies, PDF staff will schedule an interview to discuss the proposal further. Decisions are typically made within one to three weeks of submission, with funds disbursed shortly after approval. Grants are issued on a rolling basis throughout the year, enabling rapid turnaround and deployment of resources when needed most. Applicants must demonstrate clear goals and desired outcomes tied to the event or opportunity they are responding to. Funded projects are expected to support systemic social change and reflect the Peace Development Fund’s core values of shifting power, building movements, dismantling oppression, and creating alternative community-based structures. Final reports are required within three months of receiving the grant and must outline how the funds were used and what progress was made toward the project’s objectives. This rapid response mechanism provides timely support to organizations poised to make a significant impact during critical moments of transformation.

This funding initiative provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce training centers, and nonprofits in Hardeeville and surrounding areas to improve educational quality and prepare residents for in-demand careers.

This funding initiative provides financial support to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut for specific growth-oriented projects that enhance their capacity and profitability.

This funding opportunity supports artists, creatives, and nonprofit organizations in Houston to develop innovative public arts projects that enhance community engagement and promote tourism.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diverse projects focused on social impact, such as education, environmental sustainability, and public health, prioritizing community engagement and underrepresented founders worldwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering innovative mental health services to underserved Indigenous communities in Montana, focusing on improving access and outcomes through partnerships and technology.

This grant provides financial support to jazz artists for touring performances in underserved communities across the U.S., helping them connect with new audiences and enrich local culture.

This grant provides $10,000 in unrestricted support to small nonprofit arts organizations in Queens focused on performing arts, helping them recover and grow after the challenges of COVID-19.

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.

This program provides funding and support to early-stage entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are dedicated to addressing inequities through innovative solutions in education and technology.

This program provides financial support and resources to California farmers transitioning from conventional to organic farming practices over a three-year period.