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Grants for Small businesses - Capacity Building

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Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants
$15,000
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts and humanities organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, by providing financial assistance for projects that promote creativity, community engagement, and diversity.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Creative Business Boost Initiative
$5,000
Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This initiative provides $5,000 grants to creative entrepreneurs in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and D.C. to help them grow their businesses through financial support and an eight-week virtual coaching program.

Community Development
Small businesses
Neighborhood STAR Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports capital improvement projects that enhance community vitality and cultural diversity in neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Community Development
City or township governments
Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen genomic research capabilities at U.S. biomedical institutions with limited NIH funding, supporting innovative projects and workforce development in genomics.

Health
Nonprofits
New Music Inc Incubator Program
$10,000
New Music USA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support and mentorship to small, artist-led music organizations in Los Angeles County to help them grow and develop sustainable practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Together Fund for Local Businesses
$300,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Healthcare Center of Excellence
$2,400,000
Tennessee Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in Tennessee to establish a center that will improve rural health access and outcomes through innovative service delivery and technical assistance.

Health
Nonprofits
Build Business in Bucks Grant
$3,000
Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This grant provides up to $3,000 in services and training to support small businesses in Bucks County that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, with a focus on Veteran-owned, Minority-owned, and Woman-owned enterprises.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
TRANSFORM Business Grant to support Entrepreneurs
$1,000
TRANSFORM
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Facade Grant Program
$7,500
City of Newaygo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees in Newaygo's TIFA district for permanent improvements to their building facades.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
$2,000
Community Giving Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Façade Improvement Grant
$1,500
Old Town Cape’s Design Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides financial support to businesses and property owners in downtown Cape Girardeau for improving the exterior appearance of their commercial buildings.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Food Access Expansion Grant Program
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to food retailers and innovative food initiatives in Virginia's low-income communities to improve access to fresh foods and promote food security.

Agriculture
Individuals
WNC AgOptions Grant
$10,000
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers in Western North Carolina for projects that enhance the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

Agriculture
Individuals
Enthuse Foundation Grant
$10,000
The Enthuse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to women entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods sector, helping them address various business needs while promoting sustainability and personal well-being.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts MassCEC
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from underserved communities access training and career opportunities in Massachusetts' growing clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, startups, and local governments across the USA, to help fund impactful projects and initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
EDA Childcare Facilities Grant Program
$30,000
Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to licensed childcare providers in Bedford County, Virginia, to enhance and expand their facilities and services, addressing the local shortage of childcare availability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Mobility
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to small- to medium-sized nonprofits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to enhance their capacity and operations in order to promote economic mobility and support community needs.

Community Development
Small businesses