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City of Toledo Expansion Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Toledo Department of Economic Development (DED)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2030

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to businesses expanding or establishing operations in Toledo, Ohio, by rewarding them for creating new, high-paying jobs that contribute to the city's economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants
$10,000
Manufacturer's Edge
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to rural manufacturers in Colorado affected by the pandemic, enabling them to access valuable consulting services at a reduced cost to improve their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Decatur Commercial Façade Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Targeted Emergency Medical Services Evaluation Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2023-24.
$1,000,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for evaluators to assess and improve the EMS Corp program's implementation and effectiveness, drawing comparisons to the successful Alameda EMS model, with the goal of enhancing emergency medical services in the community.

Education
Small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
$287,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have completed an initial research project, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
National Association for the Self-Employment Growth Grants
$4,000
National Association for the Self-Employment
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to small business owners in the U.S. for growth-related expenses like marketing, hiring, and technology upgrades, exclusively for members of the National Association for the Self-Employed.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Doula Workforce Advancement Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support for community and tribal organizations in South Dakota to expand and integrate doula services, improving maternal and infant health outcomes in rural and underserved areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Pilot Micro Grant Program
$3,000
Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This program provides funding to small businesses in Overland Park, Kansas, to support their growth through various development activities, such as staff training, equipment purchases, and commercial improvements.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Matching Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Monica
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
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
The Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado businesses for customized job training to enhance workforce skills and improve employee retention.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Creative Projects for Schools in Massachusetts
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to Massachusetts K-12 schools and organizations for creative projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities that engage students and promote equity and accessibility.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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
New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award
$200,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to early-stage companies in quantum and quantum-enabling technologies to support their growth and operations in New Mexico.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than 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
Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in key industries, aiming to increase the number of active apprentices across the nation.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments