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Grants for Small businesses - Capacity Building

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nursing schools and community organizations to collaborate on research projects that address health challenges and improve well-being in local populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ethereum Community Hubs
Contact for amount
Ethereum Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This initiative provides funding to create or expand community spaces worldwide that foster collaboration and innovation among local Ethereum enthusiasts, developers, and educators.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Association for the Self-Employment Growth Grants
$4,000
National Association for the Self-Employment
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to small business owners in the U.S. for growth-related expenses like marketing, hiring, and technology upgrades, exclusively for members of the National Association for the Self-Employed.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses, non-profits, and educational organizations in Frisco to implement innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
DTO Retail Program
$75,000
Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to retail and recreational businesses in Downtown Orlando for tenant improvements and initial rental costs, aiming to revitalize the area and reduce vacant properties.

Capacity Building
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Foster Community Philanthropy
$20,000
Global Fund for Community Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to community-driven organizations worldwide that focus on philanthropy and capacity building, helping them strengthen their impact and connect with a global network.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship in Colorado and Wyoming
Contact for amount
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports early-stage for-profit businesses in Northern Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong ethical leadership, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and actively engage with their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Freed Fellowship Grant
$2,500
The Freed Fellowship
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This monthly grant provides $500 to support overlooked and underrepresented micro and small business owners in the U.S., along with valuable business development resources and mentorship.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler – New Capacity
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to business associations and groups of businesses to improve their commercial districts and foster local economic growth through various enhancement projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Grow Child Care Grant: High Needs County - New License
$100,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help individuals establish new licensed child care facilities in high-needs counties, increasing access to child care services for families in those areas.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
Adventure Courses
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations to create engaging adventure course playspaces for kids and teenagers aged 10 and older in select U.S. cities, focusing on low-income communities and involving local youth in the planning and fundraising process.

Community Development
Nonprofits