Private Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports artists, collectives, and curators in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, to create and present innovative visual arts projects that engage the public and foster collaboration.

This program provides financial support and resources to empower Black-owned retail and personal service businesses in Downtown Baltimore, helping them thrive and contribute to the local economy.

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

This program recognizes and promotes innovative products, services, or ideas from various sectors in Wisconsin, encouraging applications and nominations from individuals and organizations across the state.

This grant provides $10,000 to small, independently owned restaurants in the U.S. affected by natural disasters or severe weather, helping them cover essential operating expenses and recover from disruptions.

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ community groups in West Hollywood to create independent Pride events that celebrate love, acceptance, and diversity.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to empower women entrepreneurs in the U.S. to achieve business success while prioritizing their personal well-being.

This program provides $10,000 in funding and mentorship to Black and Brown female-identifying beauty brand founders in the U.S. with annual revenues between $10,000 and $1 million, helping them grow their businesses and potentially reach new markets.

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

This grant provides matching funds to property and business owners in Rochester, Minnesota, to improve commercial properties and enhance the local economy.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This program recognizes and rewards innovative small and mid-sized businesses in the U.S. with cash prizes and valuable resources to enhance their growth and community impact.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

This program provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in six Michigan counties to support their growth and development.

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

This program supports innovative startups in the Gulf South that are seeking to raise at least $1 million in funding by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help them scale their businesses.

This funding opportunity supports New York State not-for-profit organizations collaborating with startup manufacturers to enhance manufacturing capabilities and technology adoption through innovative projects.