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City of Santa Cruz Storefront Beautification Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Cruz Economic Development and Housing Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property and business owners in Santa Cruz for improving the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the visual appeal of the area and promoting economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Intuit QuickBooks Grant Program
$20,000
Intuit Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides $10,000 in cash and free business coaching to small businesses in the U.S. that have been operating for at least a year and seek to invest in growth opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
B. Braunโ€™s Educational Grant
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and independent educational programs that promote medical knowledge and healthcare advancements in communities where B. Braun operates.

Health
Nonprofits
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, 2026

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
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Nonprofits
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
Nonprofits
Seattle smART Ventures Grant Program
$1,000
City of Seattle
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding to individuals and groups in Seattle for innovative arts and culture projects that engage underserved communities and promote public access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
Equitable Access to Credit Program Grant
$8,000,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides funding to community development financial institutions and nonprofit organizations to improve credit access for underserved communities and small businesses in Washington State.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Business Grant Program
$25,000
Hiring Our Heroes
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses owned by veterans and military spouses, helping them grow and strengthen their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program
$5,000
City of Santa Ana
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Child Care Infrastructure Fund Program
$2,000,000
Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

Business Oregon is offering a grant of over $1 million for the development and expansion of early learning and child care resources, prioritizing culturally specific organizations, programs expanding child care slots, and those operating in child care deserts, with funds to be used for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and planning projects related to child care infrastructure.

Education
Nonprofits
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Social Equity Grant Program
$1,000,000
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to cannabis businesses in Michigan that are majority-owned by individuals from communities disproportionately affected by marijuana prohibition, helping them strengthen operations, ensure compliance, and invest in their local communities.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pharmacy Support Grant
$30,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois pharmacies to enhance diabetes prevention and management programs, particularly for underserved communities, by improving services and training staff.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community-Built Playgrounds
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding and support for communities in specific U.S. cities to create new playgrounds for low-income and special needs populations, ensuring safe and engaging play spaces through community collaboration and fundraising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commercial Corridor Exterior Grant Program
$25,000
City of Fayetteville Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to commercial property owners and business operators in designated low to moderate-income areas of Fayetteville for exterior improvements that enhance property appearance and promote economic growth.

Community Development
Small businesses
City of Silver Bay Neighborhood Revitalization Mini-Grant Program
$500
City of Silver Bay
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides funding to Silver Bay residents and business owners for exterior property improvements to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and pride of ownership.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grant Cycle II
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Huntington County
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Huntington County that promote accessibility and inclusivity for individuals of all abilities, supporting initiatives that remove barriers and enhance community participation.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program
$10,000
North Carolina State University NC State Extension
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual family farmers and community organizations in North Carolina for projects that enhance agricultural operations and promote local farming initiatives.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses