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Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

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.

Community Development
County governments
Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa Program
$250,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

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.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Meetings Mean Business Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

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.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Arts Respond Project
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

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.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund
$250,000
Maine State Workforce Development Board (SWDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

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.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business and Commercialization Micro grant
$4,500
University of Wisconsin
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2023

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant
$20,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) - Film & Television Projects
Contact for amount
Texas Film Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This grant provides cash incentives to film and television projects that spend a minimum of $250,000 in Texas and employ a significant number of Texas residents, promoting local economic growth and tourism.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Creative Communities Initiative
$25,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for collaborative, arts-based projects that improve community livability and cultural vibrancy in Pennsylvania, focusing on diversity, equity, and local engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant
$75,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to early-stage cannabis businesses in New Jersey for operational costs, promoting equity and sustainability in the industry.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Film and Entertainment Grant Program
$15,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to film, television, and commercial productions that spend a minimum amount within North Carolina, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ohio Sports Event Grant Program
$2,000,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to local organizing committees and government entities in Ohio to attract and host major national and international sporting events, boosting tourism and local economies.

Recreation
Nonprofits
STEP Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Louisiana to help them expand their international trade efforts by reimbursing eligible export-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and career education agencies in Illinois to establish and expand centers that offer entrepreneurial training and business development services to historically underserved populations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Small Business Improvement Grant
$50,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to small businesses and nonprofits in New Jersey for capital improvements and new equipment purchases to support their recovery and growth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Event Trust Funds Program
Contact for amount
Texas Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to Texas municipalities, counties, and endorsed nonprofit organizations to attract and host high-impact events that boost local economic activity through tax revenue generation.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments