Private Business and Commerce Grants

This competition provides funding and support to individuals or teams with innovative business ideas aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic growth in Rhode Island.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Saginaw County, Michigan, to support innovative projects that enhance education, community development, and diversity while fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Kansas City that are working on impactful multiyear projects focused on improving college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship to promote equitable economic mobility.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to early-stage startups in Lincoln, Nebraska, helping them grow and create jobs while connecting them with a network of mentors and professional services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and disaster preparedness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

This grant provides financial assistance to independently-owned restaurants, gastropubs, and bakeries in the U.S. that have suffered revenue losses due to recent natural disasters or severe weather events.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that empower female entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, and resources to help them succeed.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Bogalusa area that are working on projects to improve community services and economic development.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

This initiative provides funding and mentorship to early-stage ventures led by underrepresented entrepreneurs in the U.S., aiming to bridge opportunity and wealth gaps in various industries.

This grant provides financial support to local climbing organizations worldwide, focusing on sustainable economic development initiatives that enhance climbing-related livelihoods and community engagement.

This competition provides small businesses owned by U.S. entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their innovations to corporate buyers, with the potential to secure new supply opportunities and win monetary awards.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater El Paso area for projects that enhance community quality of life through arts, education, health, environmental initiatives, and economic development.

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

This program provides funding to nonprofits and government entities for projects that improve the quality of life in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon counties in Eastern Montana, focusing on community development and engagement.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

This program provides $5,000 each to ten minority-owned businesses in Columbia, Missouri, to promote inclusivity and support underrepresented entrepreneurs.

This funding initiative provides $5,000 grants to small for-profit businesses located in West Virginia to support their growth and digital inclusion efforts.