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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
NASE Growth Grant
$4,000
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small business owners who are members of NASE, helping them with various needs such as marketing, hiring, and expansion to foster growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance for Venture Capital Readiness Program
$2,000,000
Empire State Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and very small businesses in New York in becoming ready for venture capital investment.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Cape Coral B2B Grant Program
$50,000
City of Cape Coral
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to business owners and developers in the South Cape area of Cape Coral, Florida, to help cover site development costs for new construction or renovations, with a focus on job creation and economic growth.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than 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
GROW Program
$10,000
The City of Frederick
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program provides financial support for essential improvements to commercial buildings in The City of Frederick, targeting small businesses, including those owned by minorities and women, as well as businesses involved in neighborhood revitalization or recovery from disasters.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Town of Frisco Colorado
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
Small businesses
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
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
Botetourt County Small Business Grant Program
$6,000
Botetourt County Department of Economic Development (Economic Development Authority)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Botetourt County, Virginia, to help them grow and create jobs through targeted assistance for eligible expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Edible Food Recovery Grant
$25,000
Monterey County ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Small Business Primed Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
United for Business
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides free, hands-on support to small business owners in Denver with two to five years of experience, helping them improve operations, marketing, and leadership skills to prepare for sustainable growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Washington State Diaper Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diaper banks in Washington State that distribute essential baby items, primarily diapers and wipes, to low-income families, with a focus on promoting racial equity and serving marginalized communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

Natural Resources
County governments
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
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AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Agriculture
Individuals