Grants for Nonprofits - Business and Commerce

This program provides funding and support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for revitalizing underutilized downtown areas and improving the economic sustainability of mixed-use commercial districts.

The "FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)" grant is a funding opportunity by NOAA for educational institutions, nonprofits, and commercial organizations to support research, innovative projects, and educational outreach in areas like ocean exploration, climate adaptation, weather readiness, and coastal community resilience, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects that align with NOAA's mission and strategic goals.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support job creation, investment, and economic development projects that enhance the state's competitiveness.

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

This funding supports program providers and employers in creating or expanding training programs for displaced workers, focusing on new skills development, staff upskilling, and workforce automation.

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

This program provides competitive funding to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Tennessee to support agricultural growth and innovation, particularly in value-added processing initiatives that benefit farmers and rural economies.

This grant provides financial incentives to businesses in Colorado that are expanding or relocating and creating new permanent jobs, contingent upon local government funding support.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

The City of Athens is currently soliciting proposals from eligible organizations seeking funds to be used for activities that serve a public purpose. Donor Name: City of Athens State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Athens community is home to numerous organizations who provide services that benefit the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City. In certain instances, the services provided by these organizations meet a public purpose that is not addressed by the City of Athens or supplements an existing service provided by the City, thereby relieving the City of the cost of providing those services. In such instances, the City of Athens can achieve its objectives more efficiently by providing targeted financial support to these organizations. This is a reimbursing grant program, with funding priority given to activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. Eligibility Criteria The following requirements will apply for any application for funding to be considered:  As required by State law, all funded activities must serve a public purpose.  The applicant must be an organization or corporation governed by a board of directors, or similar governance structure. The applicant must be located in the Athens city limits.  The applicant must demonstrate that the disbursement of funds will directly benefit the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Athens.  The applicant must be a legal entity with the legal capacity to enter into contracts.  The applicant must demonstrate that the funded activities are available to and appropriate for the public. All funded activities must be provided to the public on an equal basis. The applicant must be in good financial standing and have financial safeguards in place to protect public funds. For more information, visit City of Athens.

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.

The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) announces the availability of crime victim services grant funding for FY 2025. Donor Name: Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of the grant is to enhance and maintain a comprehensive network of trauma informed services available for victims of crime; to address the issues of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault in a manner that promotes victim safety and offender accountability; to improve the treatment of victims of crime by providing them with the assistance and services necessary to aid their restoration after a violent criminal act; and to support and aid them as they move through the criminal and civil justice processes.  The activities funded through this RFA are intended to strengthen a coordinated network of services and referral systems for victims of crime in the District. This Crime Victim Service RFA is supported by the following funding sources: Locally Appropriated Funds (LOCAL) Stop Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA) Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) Project Period The funding period is October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Any public or private, community-based non-profit agency, organization, or institution that has an active System for Awards Management (SAM) registration and Unique Entity ID, a District business license and provides services or goods within the district is eligible to apply. For-profit organizations are eligible for local funding but may not include profit in their grant application. For-profit organizations may also participate as subcontractors to eligible agencies. For more information, visit OVSJG.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Program Announcement - Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES): This grant aims to fund interdisciplinary research that integrates social and behavioral sciences with meteorology to enhance public responses to hazardous weather events and improve community safety and resilience.

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

The 2025 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant, offered by the Kauai County Office of Economic Development (OED), seeks to support the growth of Kauai’s agricultural industry. The program provides targeted funding to projects that aim to expand farming operations across the island. The funding period spans from March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the Amplifund system by Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Kauai Standard Time. Late submissions or proposals sent via mail, email, or fax will not be considered. The grant is open to organizations proposing projects or programs that advance the agricultural sector. Proposals will be reviewed, and funding recommendations will be made, with recipients notified during the week of February 3, 2025. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the program’s goals and meet all submission requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The full RFP can be accessed through the Kauai County OED website, and the Amplifund system provides the portal for proposal submissions. Questions about the grant must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Applicants requiring auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations due to disabilities must contact Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or [email protected] by November 23, 2023, to ensure adequate time for requests to be fulfilled. Alternate formats for notices, such as large print or Braille, are available upon request. This grant provides a strategic opportunity to invest in Kauai’s agricultural infrastructure, promote industry growth, and foster sustainable farming practices. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the RFP and submit detailed proposals that align with the program’s objectives before the deadline.

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Georgia to empower female entrepreneurs by offering essential business training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them launch or grow their businesses.

The Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program seeks to ensure that farmers, commercial fishermen, and other local food producers are better engaged with a strong, resilient food system to help mitigate food supply and distribution disruptions, as well as to ensure that individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth have equitable access to food, with a focus on food that is produced locally. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Projects to enhance equitable access to food for individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth, with a focus on food that is produced locally. The FSIG program (“Program”) also seeks to ensure that farmers, fisherman, and other local food producers are better connected to markets in a strong, resilient food system, and that they have the infrastructure needed to produce and distribute healthy food efficiently and safely. Providing greater, more equitable access to local food and strengthening the role of local food in the Commonwealth’s food system is an important goal of the Program. Local food is defined through this Program as food which is grown/produced and distributed within the Commonwealth. The local food system is a network of consumers, workers, businesses, owners, and supporting organizations engaged in an array of activities, including fishing, farming, preparing, marketing, distributing, serving, and eating food. This network works to produce and distribute food that nourishes the communities, sustains businesses and workers, and supports responsible stewardship of the land, water, and other natural resources. Funding Information Part I: Agriculture Maximum funding per applicant $500,000. Part II: Local Food System Maximum funding per applicant $500,000. Grant Period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Eligible Projects  Eligible projects must be capital improvements including the purchase of equipment and contracted labor costs in order to implement projects, or costs associated with planning and design directly related to capital projects that will allow applicants to strengthen and improve the resiliency of the Commonwealth’s food system while allowing greater access to fresh, local food in a way that addresses systemic inequities. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants may be individuals, for-profit, or non-profit entities. Municipalities and other governmental entities may also be eligible to apply, provided all necessary requirements to submit an application can be met, the ability to utilize funding can be demonstrated, and the entity has the ability to enter into a contract with MDAR. For more information, visit MDAR.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) offers the GO TEXAN - Event Grants as part of the Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance Program. These grants aim to support Associate-level GO TEXAN partners who organize public events such as festivals and farmers markets, promoting Texas-made products and businesses under the GO TEXAN program. Eligible events must focus on advertising expenses and can only include one event per applicant within the designated timeline. Applications are accepted until May 16, 2024, and the projects can run from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Grant awards are determined based on the event’s adherence to GO TEXAN participation and program recognition, with funding available up to $20,000 depending on past participation and the extent of promotional activities.

The Bay Mini-Grants are competitive awards that fund environmental restoration and education projects in the Tampa Bay watershed with a focus on community-led initiatives. Donor Name: Tampa Bay Estuary Program State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This funding program stimulates environmental stewardship and science literacy among those who live, work, and play around Tampa Bay. Funding Information The maximum award is $5,000 per project. Schools, governments, nonprofits, and businesses are eligible to apply. Grant Period January 1 – December 31, 2025. Project Eligibility Projects must be within the Tampa Bay watershed.  Applicants may submit up to two proposals, but only one proposal per organization may be awarded.  Being listed as a project partner in a different organization’s application does not preclude any organization from applying and receiving an award. Projects must address one or more of the priorities listed in the Tampa Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Improve water quality and reduce contaminants of concern in the bay Increase and preserve healthy bay habitats in Tampa Bay Protect and enhance fisheries and wildlife Improve spill prevention and response Reduce the occurrence of invasive species in the bay Increase public education and involvement Improve responsible public use of the bay Improve the resiliency of bay habitats to climate change Incorporate CCMP goals and targets into local land use plans and other planning and development guidance tools. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational institutions are eligible to receive grant funds. Government agencies may apply if a project has strong volunteer or community involvement. A federal employer identification number (FEID) or state tax exemption is required. Funds will not be awarded to individuals. Past award recipients have included nonprofits, educators, filmmakers, neighborhood associations, artists, and researchers. Projects that are led by, empower, benefit, or engage communities that are underserved and/or overburdened are encouraged to apply. Additional potential awardees include chambers of commerce, professional associations, and other affinity groups. For more information, visit Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

The Ellensburg Community Grant Program offers a water quality focused grant to encourage community-based projects that improve or protect the quality of surface waters. Donor Name: City of Ellensburg State: Washington City: Ellensburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funded by the Stormwater Utility, the water quality grant provides funding for community groups to provide outreach, education, assessments, planning, implementation, prevention and control focused on city’s surface water. Water quality is commonly defined by its physical, chemical, biological, and aesthetic (appearance and smell) characteristics. A healthy environment is one in which the water quality supports a rich and varied community of organisms and protects public health. Grant funds are invested in projects that include one or more of the following priorities: Required: Demonstrate improvements in quality of surface waters. Educate a large and/or varied segments of Ellensburg’s population on what water quality is, and what actions they can take to improve or protect it. Educate best practices to reduce/eliminate adverse impacts to water quality. Funding Information A total of $10,000 is available for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria Eligible volunteer groups such as youth, seniors, non-profit organizations, educational organizations may apply for funding. Business and governmental partners are encouraged but may not be the applicant. Projects must benefit stormwater quality within the City limits, (i.e., public outreach and education, yard care, litter pick up, etc.). Projects must be within the city limits; if the project is on publicly owned property, an agreement will need to be signed between both parties addressing use of minors as volunteers, hold harmless, etc. Grant funds may not be used for projects that involve or promote the use of alcohol. For more information, visit City of Ellensburg.