Private Business and Commerce Grants

This award recognizes and supports innovative organizations and initiatives that are developing effective solutions to make housing more affordable and accessible for everyone.

This competition provides funding and support to early-stage Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow their innovative businesses and close opportunity gaps.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, Tribal governments, and Native Community Development Financial Institutions dedicated to improving the success of Native farmers and ranchers across the U.S. and its territories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based startups, companies, and research institutions to develop and commercialize innovative polymer technologies that address emerging needs in materials and manufacturing.

This funding initiative provides financial support and mentorship to blue-collar entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada who deliver essential home and commercial services, helping them grow and thrive in their businesses.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Maine to enhance their marketing efforts and reach wider audiences.

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 fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that empower Black communities through cultural, artistic, and economic development initiatives.

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 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 initiative provides financial support to independently operated restaurants and retail businesses in Washington, DC, that have faced revenue declines, helping them cover occupancy and payroll costs to remain operational.

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 funding opportunity supports initiatives that recruit and develop qualified teachers in rural Kansas and western Missouri communities with populations under 50,000, focusing on alternative certification pathways and local workforce models.

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