State Business and Commerce Grants

This state-funded program provides financial assistance to small cities, counties, and tribal governments in Idaho to improve infrastructure and support job creation in rural areas.

This program provides financial incentives to video game developers who spend at least $100,000 in Texas, ensuring that a significant portion of their production and workforce is based in the state.

This grant provides financial assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and tribally owned businesses in Montana for startup and expansion activities, helping to foster economic self-sufficiency and growth in tribal communities.

This grant supports allowable expenses for the Related Technical Instruction portion of apprenticeship programs to build worker skills and expand employment opportunities across industries.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes to help cover operating costs for regional tourist information centers, enhancing services for travelers and boosting local tourism.

This program provides funding to rural Idaho communities for economic development projects that improve infrastructure and create sustainable job opportunities.

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont-based farm, food, and forest products businesses for installing or upgrading advanced wood heating systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

This program provides financial support to Montana-based small businesses that have received a federal Phase I award, helping them advance their innovative projects and prepare for Phase II funding.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

This program provides financial support to New Jersey agritourism businesses that enhance visitor experiences through agricultural education and entertainment, helping to attract tourists and promote local agricultural products.

This program provides matching funds for collaborative research and development projects in Massachusetts that involve universities, companies, and nonprofits, aiming to drive innovation and create jobs.

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

This program provides funding to New Mexico public entities and businesses to help them secure federal grants for innovative projects in key technology sectors like aerospace, biosciences, and clean energy.

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Monroe County and surrounding areas for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life, stimulate economic development, and improve infrastructure.

This program provides financial support to Iowa advanced manufacturing employers for developing training programs that enhance the skills of their workforce and address industry-specific skill gaps.

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

This program provides financial reimbursement to Maine employers in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors for training their workforce, helping to enhance skills and increase job opportunities in these industries.

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin businesses in certain industries by covering up to 75% of the costs for hiring an independent expert to develop a comprehensive business or commercialization plan, particularly for those seeking a Phase II SBIR/STTR grant.