Private Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports credit unions and financial cooperatives in implementing community-based financial education initiatives to empower underserved populations and improve financial literacy.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Reno County, Kansas, for innovative projects that enhance community culture, support youth development, foster community engagement, and strengthen local nonprofits.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote economic opportunity through initiatives like financial literacy, access to capital, and community ownership, particularly in underserved areas.

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 financial support to small businesses and attractions along Route 66 to help preserve their historic character and boost economic growth.

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, aimed at 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 funding to women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have shown measurable growth and are seeking to expand their operations through strategic 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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that focus on creating career pathways for economic mobility and strengthening small businesses through innovative and sustainable projects.