Private Business and Commerce Grants

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 program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

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 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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to prepare industrial sites in economically distressed areas, promoting job creation and business attraction.

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

This program provides financial support of up to $25,000 to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut that have previously received WBDC funding and are seeking to expand their operations through targeted investments.

This program supports emerging technology companies developing innovative solutions for both commercial and defense markets, providing mentorship and networking opportunities to help them scale and connect with government funding sources.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bonner and Boundary counties, North Idaho, for projects that enhance education, arts, economic opportunities, health, and overall community well-being.

This grant recognizes and rewards tourism-related businesses and projects that demonstrate exceptional practices in sustainability and responsible tourism.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

This funding initiative provides financial support to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut for specific growth-oriented projects that enhance their capacity and profitability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

This program provides mentorship and resources at no cost to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their startups.

This award recognizes and celebrates emerging businesses in Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong leadership character, foster a positive organizational culture, and actively engage with their communities.