Private Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides financial support to nonprofits, public agencies, and first responder organizations in Virginia for projects that improve community development, education, and economic growth in rural areas.

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

This program provides free support and resources to early-stage startups led by female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color, helping them refine their business models and prepare for investment opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

This program provides $1,000 grants to BIPOC small business owners in the Fourth Plain Corridor to help them purchase essential equipment that improves their operations and supports long-term growth.

This program provides financial support to artists and creatives in Summit County, Ohio, for professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and career growth.

This program provides educational support, business advising, and funding opportunities to help BIPOC entrepreneurs in Texas grow their small businesses, particularly those located in low-to-moderate income communities.

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

This grant provides $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in southern Cleveland, Garvin, and McClain Counties to develop innovative programs that address critical community needs in education, financial stability, or health.

This funding opportunity provides monetary prizes to U.S.-based for-profit small businesses that have been operating for at least six months and are actively contributing to their communities.

This funding opportunity supports Michigan-based nonprofit organizations in promoting cultural activities that attract out-of-county visitors to Ingham County, enhancing tourism through advertising and promotional projects.

This grant provides financial support for educational projects in the retail floristry sector, aiming to enhance knowledge and skills across the United States.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to small business owners in the U.S. selling on eBay, helping them grow and enhance their online operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Alaska Native corporations to develop innovative forest market solutions that promote environmental stewardship and strengthen Tribal economies.

This grant provides financial support for Penn State undergraduate students to pursue independent summer projects in various fields, fostering creativity and academic exploration.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce disparities through initiatives in affordable housing, community development, and workforce training.

This program provides up to $20,000 in funding and training support to veteran entrepreneurs at any stage of their business development, focusing on for-profit ventures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Idaho that operate homeless shelters and family housing programs for low-income families.

This grant provides $5,000 to small businesses in the U.S. that positively impact underrepresented communities through job creation, innovation, or improved access to essential services.