State Business and Commerce Grants

The StartHER Grant Program by Texas Woman’s University offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to women-owned startups in Texas, to be used for business-related activities such as purchasing equipment, marketing, and property improvements, with the aim of fostering growth and success in businesses that are five years old or less and meet specific eligibility criteria.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals working to improve the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, research, sustainability, and food safety.

This program provides funding to organizations in Porter County, Indiana, for projects, events, and marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Texas for projects that use artistic practices to address critical societal issues in areas such as education, health, and economic development.

This program provides funding to Iowa cities for the remediation or redevelopment of underutilized commercial buildings to stimulate economic growth and community revitalization.

This funding opportunity supports applied research projects that benefit Michigan's craft beverage industry, including beer, wine, spirits, and hard cider, by addressing industry challenges and fostering collaboration among producers and growers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin meat processors for expanding operations and improving infrastructure to enhance the state's meat supply chain.

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan to help them transition from making parts for traditional vehicles to producing components for electric vehicles.

This program provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated commercial corridors of Washington, D.C., enabling them to make significant capital improvements that enhance local retail, create jobs, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods.

This program provides funding to local governments for planning and assessing the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties, helping communities transform brownfields into valuable assets.

This grant provides financial support to Utah-based food processors to improve their infrastructure and increase the availability of locally grown products.

This program provides financial assistance to first-time farmers in Minnesota to help them purchase farmland, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and supporting new entrants into the farming community.

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations and local governments to develop creative districts that foster economic growth and community engagement through cultural assets and creative businesses.

This grant provides funding to early-stage climatetech companies and researchers in Massachusetts to develop and demonstrate innovative climate and clean energy technologies that address critical environmental challenges.

This program provides funding to tourism-related events in South Dakota, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, to enhance marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local economies.

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities in Nebraska for developing and optimizing systems that convert organic waste into renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals in Ohio to create teams that assist people with disabilities in pursuing self-employment and entrepreneurship, promoting economic independence and community inclusion.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Minnesota to promote agricultural, horticultural, and rural community development through research, education, and marketing initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Montana that provide business advisory services to Native American entrepreneurs, helping them develop and grow their businesses.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit economic development organizations in North Carolina to develop agricultural manufacturing facilities that enhance processing capacity and support local farmers.