Grants for City or township governments - Business and Commerce

This grant provides financial assistance to local and Tribal governments in Colorado to implement automated online solar permitting software, streamlining the approval process for solar energy projects.

This grant provides funding to independently owned grocery stores in rural Iowa to enhance food security and community vitality through technology upgrades and innovative service delivery methods.

This grant provides financial assistance to established growth companies in Iowa's advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, and information technology sectors to help them expand into new markets and create jobs in rural communities.

This grant provides financial support to small food processors and value-added agriculture businesses in rural Iowa to help them grow through equipment upgrades and expert consultations.

This grant provides $10,000 to new businesses located in Laurel, Maryland, to help them grow, create jobs, and enhance their operations through various improvements and equipment purchases.

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Dubuque’s Small Business Support Grant, a program that provides up to $5,000 for small business owners to assist with operating costs. Donor Name: City of Dubuque State: Iowa County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Up to $5000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of the Small Business Support Grant program is to cover business expenses while helping the business owner develop strategies for continued success. The City partners with the Fountain of Youth Program to administer the grant. Recipients will be matched with a business mentor and be required to participate in an eight-week personal and professional development program facilitated by Fountain of Youth. These requirements are meant to provide ongoing support to the business owner as they look to improve business practices and increase income. Funds are provided as a reimbursement grant for eligible expenses, based on the recipient’s participation in both personal and professional development activities. The program aims to provide short-term assistance to keep the business operating well, and to position the business owner to improve the business over the long term. Eligible Expenses  Rent/utilities of commercial space (home office not eligible) Salaries for employees (not the owner) Permanent supplies (such as paper clips, scissors, hangers, etc.) Permanent signage Permanent equipment Marketing / ads QuickBooks Training/technical assistance Event space rental Website design Eligibility Criteria The applicant must live inside the city limits of the City of Dubuque. The business must have fewer than five (5) employees. The business must have been operational for at least 12 months before application. The applicant must have filed their 2022 and/or 2023 personal and business income taxes. The applicant must be an individual from a low- to moderate-income household For more information, visit City of Dubuque. Related Posts:Request for Applications for Equitable Energy Future…Business Innovation Grant Program in MinnesotaCity of Laurel Thrive Small Business Grant Program…Town of Trophy Club Thrive Business Grant Program (Texas)Call for applications for Artist Support Grants…2024-25 Artist Support Grants (North Carolina)Female Founder World Grant for Small BusinessesDare Arts Artist Support Grants – North CarolinaScience & Technology Business Startup Grant Program…Science & Technology Business Startup Grant Program…StartHER Grant Program - Texas2025 Food Waste Reduction Grant (North Carolina)Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) – IllinoisApply now for Activate Fellowship 2025Minnesota: AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk…2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program (Minnesota)Apply now for Activate Fellowship 2025Minnesota: AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk…2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program (Minnesota)Pennsylvania: Fresh Food Financing InitiativePennsylvania: Fresh Food Financing Initiative

The City of Monroe is now accepting applications for 2025 Lodging Tax Funding grants. Donor Name: City of Monroe State: Washington City: Monroe Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority consideration will be given to applications that feature events scheduled from November through April, and that promote off-season tourism. Eligibility Criteria  To be considered for funding, the grant request must be used for one of the following activities: Tourism marketing; Marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists; Operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a municipality or public facilities district. Applicable only to municipalities and public facility districts; Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations as defined by the IRC 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). Proof of nonprofit status will be required. For more information, visit City of Monroe. Related Posts:Submit Applications for Maine Communities Grant Program 2025Bucks County Tourism Grant Program in PennsylvaniaEnterprise Marketing Grant Program - MainePennsylvania: Westmoreland County Tourism Grant Program 20252025 Somerset County Tourism Grant Program - PennsylvaniaFayette County Tourism Grant Program - PennsylvaniaApply now for Route 66 Grant Program (Illinois)Iowa: Tourism Grant Program 2025Advertising Reimbursement Grant Program in Texas2024 Service Provider Grants – MaineCity of Dubuque Small Business Support Grant Program (Iowa)Florida: Tourist Development Council Grants Program2025 Arts Build Communities Program - OregonFemale Founder World Grant for Small BusinessesCity of Isle of Palms ATAX Grant Program (South Carolina)Apply now for The Laura Jane Musser FundDare Arts Artist Support Grants – North CarolinaRequest for Proposals for Signature Event Program…City of Gastonia Art Committee Grant Program (North…2025 Ho‘okipa Malihini Initiative – HawaiiDiversity in the Arts Grants 2025 (Florida)

This grant provides financial support for historic preservation projects in the Austin area, aimed at promoting tourism and engaging communities through the preservation of culturally significant sites.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is offering a grant program for local government planning departments to increase their capacity and expedite the review process for affordable housing projects, with funds potentially used for implementing new technologies, regulatory changes, planning efforts, and other strategies that align with the program's goals.

This program provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in Klamath County to develop innovative tourism projects that enhance visitor experiences and promote the local tourism economy.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has announced the Tennessee Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Assistance Program. Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This opportunity is provided by the Forest Service and Tennessee Department of Agriculture. This program seeks to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems and to support full-circle management of these valuable resources throughout Tennessee. Objectives Integrate Urban and Community Forestry principles into all scales of planning Promote the role of Urban and Community Forestry in human health and wellness Cultivate diversity, equity, and leadership within the Urban Forestry community Strengthen Urban and Community Forest health and biodiversity for long-term resilience Improve Urban and Community Forest management, maintenance and stewardship Diversify, leverage, and increase funding for Urban and Community Forestry Increase public awareness and environmental education to promote stewardship Prioritize projects focusing work on extreme heat mitigation, urban wood utilization urban food forests and workforce development Goals Facilitate the development of strong partnerships between and among other state government departments and programs; nonprofit organizations; city and county governments; civic organizations; affiliated businesses; and educational institutions. Increase awareness and practice of full circle management in urban and community forests. Increase engagement with prioritized communities under the Justice40 initiative through outreach, education, technical, and financial assistance. Increase awareness of the numerous benefits of trees including those related to extreme heat mitigation, stormwater, and public health outcomes. Increase community preparedness for natural disasters by providing education and outreach, and assistance related to the Readiness, Response and Recovery program. Increase the number of communities participating in Arbor Day Foundation recognition programs. Funding Information Applicants can apply for amounts between $5,000 – $40,000. Projects are expected to be completed within one (1) year. Eligible Projects Urban And Community Forestry Management Tree Planting Program Development Or Capacity Building Urban And Community Wood Utilization Workforce Development Eligibility Criteria Funds may be awarded to units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, or public educational institutions. Other organizations, such as community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 organizations, are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or their local government. Non-profit organizations will need to upload a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 Letter of Determination. For more information, visit TDA. Related Posts:Community Tree Planting Program - Tennessee2024 Sustainable Materials Management Grants (Region 4)David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund - Atlanta 2024Nominations open for 2025 Reed Environmental Writing AwardJudiciary Education on Substance Use and Substance…Leadership Development for Deputy Wardens and Second…2024 Homeland Security Preparedness Technical…BJA: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ProgramGrants to address Elevated Risk of Intimate Partner…Rigorously Evaluating Primary Prevention Strategies…Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary…Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative…Effectiveness Research to Prevent…Conducting Research Related to Preventing…ACE: Expanding the Best Available EvidenceSubmit Applications for Accessibility GrantsIndividual Artist Career Grant Program 2025BJA: Global Justice Information Sharing InitiativeDOJ/BJA: Medicaid and Corrections Training and…NIC: Enhancing CJCC Through Specialized Technical…2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Baltimore that are working to improve community quality of life through innovative programs, services, and capital projects.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to Massachusetts K-12 schools and organizations for creative projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities that engage students and promote equity and accessibility.

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

This grant provides funding for Salt Lake City residents, nonprofits, and community organizations to propose and implement significant infrastructure improvements in parks, streets, and neighborhoods.

The City of Naperville in Illinois is inviting applications for its Community Development Block Grant Program, aimed at providing affordable housing, services to vulnerable communities, job creation, and business expansion, with funds allocated for property acquisition, infrastructure improvements, public services, energy conservation, and economic development activities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and governmental bodies in select Wisconsin counties to improve health and prosperity in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

The All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Grant Program provides funding statewide for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The mission of the ATV Program is to communicate information regarding off-highway vehicle riding opportunities, laws and rules, and to provide grant funding for off-highway vehicle projects that include Operations and Maintenance, Law Enforcement. These projects help provide ATV recreation users quality riding opportunities and safe experiences. Grant funds come from ATV user permit sales and a percentage of gasoline tax money. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) ATV projects that provide for the normal day-to-day routine operation of ATV trails and facilities. Operations may also include employees, trail patrols, camp hosts or other trail volunteers who make public contact to provide help and information to ATV users as part of their daily routine. Maintenance projects include services and equipment necessary to maintain ATV trails and facilities. Emergency repair may be considered development or O&M depending on the situation. ATV Project Sponsors must have a maintenance plan in place that includes how each trail or facility will be maintained, how often maintenance will be provided and the maintenance standard to be used. Maintenance includes purchase or rental of equipment such as all-terrain vehicles and excavators used to maintain ATV trails.  Sign replacement and trail guides may be included in maintenance applications. O&M projects on non-federal land that contain new trail or facility construction or significant trail reroutes or improvements, such as bridge installation need to consult with OPRD ATV staff to determine which additional forms will need completion. This will include SHPO review and the Environmental Assessment Checklist. State Natural Resource Agency Review might be required for major work. If new ground disturbing projects come up during the active grant cycle, SHPO review will need to be conducted and State Natural Resource Agency reviews may need to be conducted based on scope of work. Law Enforcement (LE)- Law Enforcement grants fund services and equipment to patrol areas open to ATV recreation. Incidental responses related to ATV use to areas outside riding areas are allowed, but should not be the main focus. Law enforcement project sponsors must be representatives of federal, state, county or city agencies. Officers must have arrest authority and their primary duties are law enforcement. Employees who focus on O&M duties but also have citation authority fit under the O&M project type. For example, in the US Forest Service, Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) are considered law enforcement, while Forest Protection Officers (FPOs) are considered O&M. BLM Rangers are considered Law Enforcement. Funding Information  ATV grants will be limited to a minimum grant of $5,000 (minimum project total cost of $6,250 and minimum match requirement of $1,250). Project Period  These grants will be for the time period of July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027.  Eligible projects include: Operation and maintenance – Operating and maintaining OHV trails and facilities. Operating projects include employees, trail patrols, camp hosts or trail volunteers. Maintenance projects include services and projects for keeping up OHV trails and facilities. Law Enforcement – Law enforcement projects include providing patrols and equipment in OHV riding areas. Emergency Medical Services– Providing emergency medical attention to OHV users in riding areas, such as paying for medical equipment, services and supplies. Planning – Planning for OHV recreation, including environmental studies, feasibility studies and appraisals. Development – Developing public OHV recreation areas, including final design, engineering, site surveys, new trails and facilities and major rehabilitation of existing trails and facilities. Acquisition – Acquiring land for public OHV recreation ​Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include: Public agencies that have a responsibility of providing OHV recreation, including federal (BLM, USFS, NPS), tribes, and state (OPRD, ODFW, ODF) agencies and local government (cities, town, counties). Private land managers who provide and maintain public OHV recreation. Registered non-profit OHV clubs. 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This grant provides funding to arts and culture nonprofits in Reno to create innovative programs that engage historically underserved populations through various artistic activities.