Private Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

This program provides support and resources to U.S.-based startups focused on ocean technology and data, helping them grow and scale their innovations in the Blue Economy.

This initiative provides $5,000 in unrestricted funding to women-led for-profit businesses in the U.S. with annual revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000, supporting their growth and community impact.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by faculty at the University of Maryland and its partner institutions, aimed at developing impactful healthcare solutions and technologies.

This program provides funding to nonprofits that empower BIPOC communities by improving access to education, healthcare, and professional opportunities.

This funding initiative supports grassroots, women-led projects in New York City that empower women and girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, by providing financial resources for initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for planning and feasibility projects that revitalize neglected urban areas within Duke Energy's service territories, promoting job creation and commercial redevelopment.

This competition provides funding and support for women entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their business ideas.

This grant provides financial support and resources to innovative early-stage technology startups in Fairfax County, Virginia, particularly those led by underrepresented founders, to help them grow and attract future investments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

This initiative provides financial support to LGBTQIA+ small business owners in the U.S. to foster growth and innovation within their enterprises.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations that help historically underrepresented individuals in South King County access living-wage jobs in port-related industries through workforce development and career readiness programs.

This scholarship provides financial support to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in agriculture and food systems to help strengthen their communities' food sovereignty and local food systems.

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to U.S.-based entrepreneurs of all types to help them overcome unexpected challenges while promoting mental wellness and sustainable business practices.

This grant provides $100,000 over two years to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that support entrepreneurs facing significant barriers, helping them strengthen their operations and expand their impact in the community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to improve access to oral health care and enhance the quality of dental services for underserved populations.

This grant provides financial support to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. who operate consumer packaged goods businesses, helping them address specific business needs such as operating costs, marketing, and healthcare.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in central Ohio for creating new work, developing skills, and promoting their art to wider audiences.

This funding opportunity supports journalists and organizations in producing impactful health reporting projects that address critical issues affecting the affordability and quality of health care in the United States.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote financial literacy and entrepreneurship for under-resourced communities, helping them gain the knowledge and resources needed to participate in wealth creation and business development.