Private Business and Commerce Grants

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 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 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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Bogalusa area to support projects that enhance community development and address local human service needs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations connected to the travel industry for community-based projects that promote education, technology advancement, and economic development in travel destinations, with a focus on sustainability and supporting women-owned businesses.

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 funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized food and farm businesses in Kansas and western Missouri to enhance their post-harvest operations and market access, fostering collaboration and economic growth in rural communities.

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 grant provides funding to support small business startups and entrepreneurship initiatives in rural communities of Kansas and western Missouri, focusing on technical assistance, mentorship, and sustainable business development.

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 that are addressing community needs across various focus areas, including arts, education, health, 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 grant provides financial support to organizations in East Tennessee that are working on projects to boost economic development, create jobs, and improve community prosperity.

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