Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between Sea Grant programs and Minority Serving Institutions to enhance aquaculture research, education, and community engagement across four U.S. regions.

This program provides funding to organizations that support innovative initiatives aimed at empowering under-served entrepreneurs in North Carolina, particularly those in rural areas, women, and minorities.

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and businesses to develop educational and training initiatives that prepare the workforce for careers in the offshore wind industry.

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

This grant provides funding to local governments to implement projects that promote racial and socioeconomic equity while benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.

This program provides low-interest loans to small businesses in Arizona to promote economic development and job creation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises in Haiti, helping them improve performance, access financing, and create jobs to foster economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community events in Salt Lake City that promote cultural enrichment and economic benefits, prioritizing free events and those that foster diversity and neighborhood unity.

This grant provides funding to support projects that empower historically underserved farming communities in the Northeast U.S. by addressing systemic barriers and promoting equitable agricultural practices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations for implementing evidence-based opioid prevention education and awareness programs in K-12 schools, particularly targeting underserved communities.

This program provides financial assistance to Decatur-based businesses and commercial property owners for improving the interiors of retail and dining spaces in Downtown Decatur.

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cass County, Nebraska, for projects that improve local attractions and promote tourism through physical enhancements or marketing initiatives.

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations hosting events in Rising Sun and Ohio County, Indiana, to help cover marketing costs and boost local tourism in 2025.

This program provides funding to residents and community groups in the Worthington School District for projects that strengthen community ties and enhance local neighborhoods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant Programs for creating hands-on aquaculture internships that help develop workforce skills in the U.S. aquaculture industry for students and interested individuals, including veterans and commercial fishers.

This funding opportunity provides up to $2 million to a single organization to enhance statewide tobacco prevention efforts in California through communication, technical assistance, and support for local initiatives targeting high-risk populations.