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Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Enhance Tourism in Logan County
Contact for amount
Logan County Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local businesses and organizations in Logan County to develop projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and improve the visitor experience.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
A4 Arts Fund
$25,000
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support and collaborative resources to small arts and culture organizations serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, helping them enhance their impact and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
S.H.E. Pitch Competition for Women-owned Businesses in Maryland
Contact for amount
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This competition provides cash prizes, publicity, and networking opportunities for women-owned businesses in Frederick County, Maryland, at both the idea and growth stages.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Richmond’s ARPA Small Business Support Grant Program
$10,000
Richmond Renaissance Center
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Richmond that have been negatively affected by COVID-19, helping them stabilize and grow through grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
UDAF Pollinator Habitat Program
Contact for amount
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Utah to create and improve habitats for pollinators by planting native vegetation and enhancing ecological connectivity.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Main Street Fort Smith Mini-Grant Program
$7,500
Arkansas Department of Heritage (Main Street Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This program provides matching funds to downtown Fort Smith property and business owners for projects that enhance the historical and architectural character of the area.

Community Development
Small businesses
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
Native Performing Arts Production Grants
$30,000
First Peoples Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding initiative provides $30,000 to support Native performing artists and organizations in producing live performances that showcase Indigenous stories and traditions.

Arts
Individuals
BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Program
$5,000
PeopleFund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides educational support, business advising, and funding opportunities to help BIPOC entrepreneurs in Texas grow their small businesses, particularly those located in low-to-moderate income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - West Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Development Grant Program Targeting Underestimated Businesses
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding and business support to small business owners in Iowa City who are certified or eligible as Targeted Small Businesses, focusing on those owned by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts, humanities, and sciences projects in Massachusetts, supporting organizations that create accessible cultural experiences for the public, especially in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dignity in Pay Program
$225,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding and support to community agencies in Illinois to create equitable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and integration into the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Credibly Small Business Award
$30,000
Retail Capital LLC dba Credibly
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides monetary prizes to U.S.-based for-profit small businesses that have been operating for at least six months and are actively contributing to their communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Arts in Health Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Hampshire-based organizations in using the arts to promote healing and address public health issues through community engagement and artistic practices.

Arts
County governments
Klamath County Economic Development Grant Program
$30,000
Klamath County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and businesses in Klamath County to support projects that promote economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.

Business and Commerce
County governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical social issues and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Community Development
City or township governments
TSET Legacy Grants
$150,000,000
Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $150 million for large-scale health projects aimed at reducing cancer and cardiovascular disease in rural and underserved communities across Oklahoma.

Health
City or township governments