Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...

Grants to New York nonprofit entities, research institutions, and private businesses to promote the consumption of dairy products. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's d...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit research institutions and research hospitals partnering with for-profit companies to advance the development of innovations in the life sciences. Funding is intended to encourage the commercialization of therapies, devices, techno...

In-kind grants of event spaces to Washington public agencies, nonprofit volunteer groups, educational organizations, neighborhood groups, and chambers of commerce in eligible locations. Grantees may use city facilities to host events and festivals, economic develo...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Utah small businesses to promote economic growth in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including capital developments, construction, equipme...

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...

Grants to Canada production companies and broadcasters in multiple provinces for French language-based media content. Funding is intended for production costs related to French content in the genres of documentary, drama, children and youth, performing arts, and v...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to improve and maintain a system for developing national estimates of crime and arrest. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fund...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to standardize criminal history data for statistical analysis and research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The selected org...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, individual, government agency, or educational organization to collect and analyze data related to probation and parole. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for agricultural risk management education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to give agricultural pro...

Financial assistance to Pennsylvania crop growers in eligible counties to compensate for financial losses incurred as a result of freezing temperatures. Eligible crops include berries, grapes, stone fruits such as peaches and cherries, and pome fruits such as appl...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, nonprofit organization, or contractor to strengthen agriculture against biosecurity risks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ensure ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research related to survivors of melanoma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to recruit scholars to participate in an academy to pursue melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrat...

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants of $5,000 to Texas women-owned businesses for innovative projects that promote early-stage business development. Funding is intended to support new initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of the business. Funds may be used for purposes that in...

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers and cooperative associations to introduce new farming technologies. Funding is intended for on-site projects, project planning, and regional impact programs. Eligible projects are those that generate energy while at the same time red...

Grants to New York businesses for workforce training programs to promote clean energy employment. Funding is intended for rigorous and high-quality technical skills training along with career preparation designed to prepare individuals for clean energy jobs. Eligi...

Grants to Israel corporations to invest in startup companies. Funding is intended for investments in companies at the pre-seed and seed funding stages, with the goals of expanding the number of investments in Israeli technology companies. In addition to grant fund...

Opportunity for New York entrepreneurs to present their businesses to a panel of judges to win financing. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting an application. In addition to funding, winning businesses will be considered for recognition as one o...

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for programs to reduce recidivism through education and job training for incarcerated individuals nearing their release dates. Applicants are advised that required ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for clinical research related to psychological conditions and/or head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

Grants to Canada for-profit production companies and broadcasters to support programs that have a high likelihood of commercial success. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is available through two streams: the Ma...

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

Awards to Colorado individuals and businesses in eligible locations to recognize outstanding charitable support and volunteerism within the community. Awards are intended to honor residents who have shown commitment through financial support, dedication, leadershi...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners and building tenants to improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance parking areas, landscapes, and building exteriors, as well as for the installation of...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners and tenants to improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance parking areas, landscapes, and building exteriors, as well as for the installation of new pede...

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, extreme weather, and wildfires, which can be challenging...

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must present ideas to program staff before applying. Funding is intended to market and advertise e...

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

Grants to Virginia commercial fishermen for initiatives to safeguard the state's fishing resources. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: environmental pilot studies regarding fishery habitats, seafood technology, aquaculture, and ma...

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies to create mental health service networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase in...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA and Canada entrepreneurs to expand their business. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Eligible applicants live with developmental or intellectual disabilities and are aged 16 or older. Fund...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...