Private Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides $10,000 in cash and free business coaching to small businesses in the U.S. that have been operating for at least a year and seek to invest in growth opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

This program provides microgrants to craft artists in the U.S. to help them prepare for emergencies, enhance studio safety, and ensure career continuity, with a focus on supporting BIPOC and folk artists.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Charlottesville and Richmond areas for energy efficiency upgrades that lower operational costs and reduce environmental impact.

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 $2,000 in funding and business consultation to Pennsylvania-based creative entrepreneurs operating micro businesses in various creative industries.

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 $10,000 in unrestricted funding to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running for-profit businesses with a strong commitment to purpose and impact.

This funding initiative provides financial support to established farmers, food producers, and small local businesses within 100 miles of Menomonie Market Food Co-op to enhance their operations and promote sustainable local food systems.

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 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to support early-stage redevelopment projects that combat urban blight and stimulate economic growth in underserved communities served by Duke Energy.

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 grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

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

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 grant provides financial support to new or early-stage agricultural businesses in Ohio that are developing innovative solutions to challenges in the farming sector, with a focus on sustainability, education, and food security.

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.