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State Business and Commerce Grants

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Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York State to strengthen the forest products economy, expand tree planting efforts, and enhance market systems for sustainable forestry.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to support marketing and research initiatives that enhance wine production and promote the Pennsylvania wine industry.

Agriculture
Small businesses
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Virginia to develop strategic plans and innovative programs that strengthen agriculture and forestry sectors within their economic development strategies.

Agriculture
County governments
Georgia FAST Grant
$2,450
Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Georgia-based small businesses focused on developing innovative technologies, helping them enhance their proposals for federal research funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Economic Development - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$750,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides loans to Kansas cities and counties to support business projects that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals, with a portion of the loan potentially forgivable upon successful project completion.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Mexico Food Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to food retailers and community organizations in New Mexico to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas through practical projects that enhance food storage, handling, and sales.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund (ADD)
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to North Dakota businesses focused on value-added agriculture, food production, and processing, aiming to boost economic development and job creation in the state.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
John May Farm Safety Fund
$5,000
New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to small and medium-sized farms in New York State for safety improvements and repairs to reduce injuries and enhance workplace safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding and support to small, community-based contractors in Illinois to help them overcome barriers and participate in the clean energy economy.

Energy
Nonprofits
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to support high-growth companies and foster innovation through technology commercialization and strategic partnerships.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Global Access Program (GAP)
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to small to mid-sized Pennsylvania businesses to enhance their export activities through reimbursement for various international trade-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Industrial Development Fund - Utility Account
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in economically distressed areas of North Carolina for infrastructure improvements that will create new private-sector jobs.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance
Contact for amount
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides free educational resources to support social equity cannabis business owners in Colorado, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$1,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to North Dakota cities and counties for projects that improve public facilities, rehabilitate housing, and support economic development, specifically benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Alabama Site Assessment Program
Contact for amount
Alabama State Industrial Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides matching funds to local economic development organizations in Alabama to assess large land parcels for their potential suitability for industrial development, helping communities attract business investment.

Community Development
City or township governments
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
$150,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado research institutions and federal laboratories in advancing promising technologies within key industries, helping them transition from research to commercial applications through targeted development activities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education