Business and Commerce Grants

The Regional Site Readiness Program is a grant aimed at providing flexible funding for planning, due diligence activities, and infrastructure improvements to prepare various sites across 10 Economic Development Regions for future industrial development.

This initiative invites startups from all industries and development stages to showcase their innovations and gain global visibility through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships without direct funding.

This grant provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to support the formation of early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Latvia to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Latvia relations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development and entrepreneurship resources to underserved communities, focusing on workforce development and small business resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

This program provides funding to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low-to-moderate income residents in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Colorado.

This program allows municipalities and certain nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to designate areas for revitalization and economic growth, providing access to various state resources and support for attracting new businesses and creating jobs.

This funding opportunity supports applied research projects that benefit Michigan's craft beverage industry, including beer, wine, spirits, and hard cider, by addressing industry challenges and fostering collaboration among producers and growers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based food hubs and farm stops to enhance their operations, improve food access, and strengthen local food systems.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that benefit Michigan's craft beverage industry, including growers, producers, and related organizations, promoting innovation and collaboration across the sector.

This funding initiative provides financial resources to local governments in the Twin Cities area to support equitable and sustainable development projects that enhance affordable housing, local economies, and community well-being.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Maine to enhance their marketing efforts and reach wider audiences.

This program provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in six Michigan counties to support their growth and development.

This program provides financial support to downtown retailers, restaurants, and service businesses in Athens for permanent improvements that enhance their physical spaces and contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area.

This grant provides funding to veterans, first responders, and their families in West Virginia to develop sustainable agribusiness projects that promote food security and economic growth.

This initiative provides up to $5 million to investment fund managers focused on supporting diverse entrepreneurs, promoting economic mobility, and driving innovation in New York City, with a commitment to local impact and job creation.