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FAIME Award Nominations
Contact for amount
Loudoun County Disability Services Board
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award recognizes Loudoun County organizations and businesses that excel in creating inclusive workplaces and promoting equitable employment practices for individuals with disabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Recycling Market Development Grants
$500,000
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indiana municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions to improve recycling efforts and reduce waste in the state.

Community Development
City or township governments
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants (2025)
$20,000
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides $20,000 grants to small for-profit businesses in Maryland to help them recover and grow, with a focus on financial need, clear plans for fund use, and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs
$1,000
Mindful Founders Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to U.S.-based entrepreneurs of all types to help them overcome unexpected challenges while promoting mental wellness and sustainable business practices.

Community Development
Small businesses
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Justice Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Office of Victim Services and JU.S.tice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia to implement programs that address juvenile and criminal justice issues, focusing on prevention, reentry services, and systemic reform for at-risk populations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) โ€“ Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
TBEP Bay Mini-Grant Program 2026
$5,000
Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-led environmental restoration and education projects within the Tampa Bay watershed, targeting organizations like nonprofits, schools, and government agencies that engage local volunteers.

Environment
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Visit Port Angeles Marketing Grant
$2,500
Visit Port Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tourism and hospitality businesses in Port Angeles to enhance their marketing efforts and attract visitors from outside the area.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Backing Historic Small Restaurants
$50,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides $50,000 grants to small, independently owned historic restaurants across the U.S. to help them sustain operations and preserve their cultural significance in the community.

Community Development
Small businesses
Field Work: Health
$25,000
LOR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

Health
Individuals
Tribal Climate, Environmental Professional and Technical Assistance
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to contractors who will assist Minnesota Tribal governments and organizations in enhancing their capacity for environmental and climate initiatives through grant writing, management, and technical assistance.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program
Contact for amount
Watson Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides full funding and support for entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area who are addressing environmental challenges through innovative ventures focused on climate action and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Town of Castle Rock Art and Culture Program
$10,000
Town of Castle Rock
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Castle Rock that provide artistic and cultural programming to enrich the community and stimulate creativity.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Dayton Resiliency Fund Grant
$10,000
City of Dayton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to Black and Brown minority-owned small businesses in Dayton, Ohio, facing immediate financial challenges, helping them stabilize and continue operations throughout 2025.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
State ScaleUp Grants
$49,999
Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to employers and apprenticeship sponsors in Colorado to develop or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs, helping to create a skilled and diverse workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses