Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

In-kind support to British Columbia food producers and processors in eligible regions to promote the development of businesses related to food operations. Successful applicants will receive customized assistance in identifying services, training programs, grants, ...

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania businesses and municipalities to expand the job market statewide. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's business sector, attract businesses to the state, and increase job opportunities for unemployed individuals. Eligible u...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana businesses in eligible regions for projects to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to remove barriers, wth a focus on improvements to physical spaces, structure...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

Opportunity for Arkansas community-based farmers markets to purchase reusable bags at a reduced price. Funding is intended to encourage the use of reusable paper bags at the market by providing them at a significant discount, for the farmers to be able to give to ...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas property owners and businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to support architectural services, construction costs, and materials for permanent exterior and interior bui...

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements, including signage, exterior painting, windows and doors, and exterio...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida businesses and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior enhancements, including signs, landscaping, façades, masonry, murals, painting, and other cosmetic repairs. Th...

Tax incentives to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to spur economic development. The program is intended to offset expenses associated with a development project that would benefit the community. The goal of the initiative is to create and retain employment o...

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1,500 to Washington businesses and property owners for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the economic vitality of downtown businesses and beautify the district by suppo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland individual and business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible improvements include renovation and upgrade of building exteriors, window and facade improvement, ADA accessibility, painting...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners to increase storefront occupancy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to connect property owners with small businesses and entrepreneurs to reduce storefront vacancies and to carry out minor upd...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve conditions in selected economic distric...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and private developers for affordable housing in eligible regions. Priority will be given to building projects that include affordable housing units, are located in close proximity to public transit​, and benefit disadva...

Incentives to New Jersey individuals joining with approved partners to build energy-efficient buildings. Depending on the building type, applicants may choose from multiple pathways. Larger incentives are given to buildings with higher energy efficiency. This prog...

Tax incentives to Ohio developers in eligible locations to stimulate housing development. The program is intended to build new housing as well as improve the existing housing options within the city. Eligible housing options include single family homes and multi-f...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Florida businesses in eligible locations for relocation expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses displaced as a result of local redevelopment. Grants should offset relocation expenses, helping business...

Grants to Colorado small food businesses in eligible locations to replace gas-fired equipment with electric. Funding is intended to help restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and caterers replace inefficient equipment and improve air qual...

Grants to Iowa manufacturing businesses to expand their workforce. Funding is intended to create and carry out employee training programs. The purpose of the program is to improve worker retention, increase the number of skilled workers, and bring employee trainin...

Grants to New York farmers, distributors, and food processors to offset the cost of research and development of new products for market. First-time applicants must undergo a feasibility consultation prior to submitting an application. Eligible costs include consul...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Vermont businesses to improve heating equipment. Funding is intended to support the installation of modern, high-efficiency wood heating equipment, as well as improvements and enhancements to existing heating systems, at facilities opera...

Grants to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to offset the cost of equipment and vehicle electrification projects. The purpose of funding is to drastically reduce emi...

Grants of $1,500 to Nebraska businesses in eligible locations to establish an online presence. Applicants must contact staff and complete a questionnaire before applying. Preference is given to retail and food establishments. Funding is intended for businesses to ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Nebraska businesses for external building improvements in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve commercial buildings by renovating, replacing, reconstructing, or restoring facade...

Grants to New York contractors for improved electrical grid performance. Applicants must submit a concept paper before a full proposal. Funding is intended for increasing the number of grid-enhancing technologies, accommodating increased customer needs, improving ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California businesses for activities that will expand or grow operations in eligible locations. Applicants must register in order to connect with a counselor that will help them apply. Funding is intended for purchases that will address b...

Grants of up to $2,500 to California businesses to offset City fee costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage the growth and expansion of small businesses by assisting with associated city fees. Eligible uses of funds include dining lease fees, co...

Financial incentives for California multifamily housing properties to promote green energy. The program is intended to install solar panels and energy storage units in affordable housing properties throughout the state. The goal of the program is to reduce utility...

Grants to Oregon businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to transition to electric vehicles. Funding is intended for the design and construction costs involved in creating the infrastructure necessary for fleet electrification. Applicants must...

Grants to Maine businesses for capital improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for businesses that currently have physical locations or plan to open a physical location. Eligible uses of funds include interior improvements, expansions, and other pr...

Fee exemptions to Texas developers, contractors, and homeowners for rehabilitation of historic landmarks in eligible locations. Properties must be either residential or commercial. This fee waiver is intended for the preservation of historic properties, while also...

Fee exemptions to Texas small businesses in eligible locations to support business development and economic growth. This program is intended to encourage small businesses to carry out development projects that will create jobs and spur economic growth. All applica...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee downtown business and property owners in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for external building projects, such as paint, awnings, patios, entrance enhancements, windows, and exterior lighting. Buildi...

Grants to Maine businesses in eligible locations to purchase new signage. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the overall appearance of the city. Signage must comply with city ordinance(s), and if applicable, ali...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine small businesses for capital and business improvement expenses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for developing the community economy and revitalization via capital building improvements, moving expenses, machinery, and ot...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine property owners and tenants for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support façade improvements that enhance the appearance and vitality of downtown businesses and properties. Eligib...

Tax credits to Maine businesses in eligible counties to offset capital improvements and employee training. Funding is intended to benefit businesses in the following industries: agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, long-distance freight transportation, s...

Tax incentives to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for renovation and new construction projects. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. The purpose of the program is to develop buildings and facilities that foster econom...

Opportunity for Ontario institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations in eligible regions to participate in a water use reduction program. Participants will receive financial incentives to implement water-saving measures. Organizations must be located in...

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

Opportunity for Ontario manufacturers in eligible locations to receive a discount on utilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended to help conserve water while supporting economic growth in the region. Applicants will ...

Opportunity for Ontario businesses in eligible locations to receive a rebate on utilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The program is intended to refund the portion of commercial, industrial, and institutional water usage that is n...

Grants to British Columbia for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous groups to mitigate the negative economic impact of tariffs. Applicants must operate in the forestry sector. Funding is intended to support workforce needs by allowing the recruitment, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

Grants of up to $45,000 to Texas property owners to carry out facade improvements on properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for exterior work on commercial buildings such as awnings, doors, painting, and more. Properties must be located in the Downt...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide affordable housing to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist low- to middle-income residents with down payment funds and closing costs. Eligible applicants benefit the r...

Forgivable loans to Illinois property owners, businesses, and government entities in eligible locations for restaurant development. Funding is intended to renovate commercial storefronts and office spaces for use as sit-down restaurants through improvements such a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois retail and service businesses for business expansion and startup costs. Funding is intended to attract targeted retail businesses and support the expansion of existing businesses through retail space build-outs, life safety impr...

Grants to Illinois businesses for business relocation to eligible locations. Funding is intended to help commercial businesses affected by redevelopment projects relocate and re-establish operations in appropriate areas. The purpose of the program is to retain bus...