Private Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides financial support and resources to entrepreneurs looking to start, relocate, or expand businesses in Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, with a focus on creating new amenities for the community.

This program provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to early-stage startups focused on innovative transportation solutions, including autonomous vehicles and logistics improvements, to help them grow and attract investment.

This grant provides funding to organizations hosting major events in Hawaii during the first half of 2025 that attract national and international visitors, promoting the state's unique culture and enhancing its tourism brand.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Montgomery County, Maryland, to enhance their capacity and sustainability in delivering health and social services.

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations, block clubs, and community organizations in Rochester to support projects that strengthen community connections and improve local neighborhoods.

This program provides $25,000 and extensive support to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. with scalable businesses in tech or consumer goods, helping them grow their ventures in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are committed to strengthening their communities and fostering economic growth.

This program provides support and funding for new entrepreneurs from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in the outdoor industry to help them develop their business ideas into viable ventures.

This competition provides college students in Utah with the opportunity to win cash and prizes for developing innovative business ideas, while also offering mentorship and resources to help launch their ventures.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Haven area to support initiatives that enhance economic security for women and girls through workforce training, entrepreneurship, housing stability, and childcare solutions.

This program provides funding to small businesses in Flint, particularly minority-owned ones, to support their growth and revitalization efforts in the community.

This grant provides funding to small- to medium-sized nonprofits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to enhance their capacity and operations in order to promote economic mobility and support community needs.

This grant provides $25,000 in funding and support to early-stage businesses in the Louisville area that are focused on innovation and economic development.

This program supports early-stage U.S. startups developing market-based solutions to enhance climate resilience, particularly in rural and low-income communities, through mentorship, investment readiness support, and potential funding opportunities.

This $1,500 microgrant provides non-dilutive funding to early-stage entrepreneurs in the U.S. developing innovative product-based or community-focused businesses that aim to create meaningful impact.

This grant provides financial support for Arizona's retail florists to attend out-of-state educational and design events in the floral industry.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofits in select countries, helping them innovate in sustainability, technology, community engagement, and workforce development.

This grant provides financial assistance to women in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties who demonstrate financial need and have a clear plan for achieving self-sufficiency through business or education.

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.