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Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar
Contact for amount
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity bills while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.

Energy
Individuals
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve health outcomes for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities through culturally relevant interventions and strong community partnerships.

Education
State governments
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$200,000
Reinvestment Fund and The Food Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-focused projects that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved, low-income areas of New Jersey, addressing food insecurity and promoting economic growth.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Business Opportunity Grant
$15,000
City of Lewiston Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to new and relocating small businesses in Lewiston, Maine, helping them cover essential startup costs and promote local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
HeroX's Open Call for Startups
Contact for amount
HeroX
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative invites startups from all industries and development stages to showcase their innovations and gain global visibility through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships without direct funding.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clinton County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Clinton County Economic Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism through projects that improve visitor experiences and encourage overnight stays.

Community Development
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
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to Iowa-based organizations and groups to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, benefiting multiple producers across the state.

Agriculture
State governments
Farm to Food Security Grant Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Minnesota to purchase and distribute locally grown food for free to residents facing food insecurity, particularly those underserved by traditional food systems.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Business Enhancement Grant Program
$10,000
City of Wilton Manors
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and tenants in Wilton Manors for exterior renovations that improve the appearance and vitality of local businesses.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rapid Response Grants Program
$5,000
North Star Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are responding to urgent political changes and working towards systemic justice through community organizing and collective power building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program
$5,000,000
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to various entities, including municipalities and developers, to revitalize underused properties and improve public infrastructure in Michigan communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MWBE Construction Advancement Grant
$25,000
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Charles County Tree Planting Program
$20,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Individuals
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
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits