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Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland wood products businesses for acquiring specialized equipment or improving facilities, aimed at boosting job creation and market growth in the forestry sector.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Treatment Recovery
$1,000,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Kentucky to improve access to treatment and recovery services for individuals struggling with Opioid Use Disorder and related issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Improvement Program
$30,000
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible business owners in downtown Ocean Springs for improving the appearance and condition of their commercial building facades to boost tourism and support local businesses.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Black-Led Movement Fund
$91,650
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots, Black-led organizations in the U.S. that focus on building community power and advocating for social justice issues affecting Black communities.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Streets Retail Grant Program
$90,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated commercial corridors of Washington, D.C., enabling them to make significant capital improvements that enhance local retail, create jobs, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
Small businesses
Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program
$25,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support for transportation and related costs to help youth groups attend county and local fairs, promoting agricultural education and careers.

Transportation
City or township governments
Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program
$50,000
Wyoming Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits and government entities for projects that improve community quality of life and resilience in Albany, Carbon, and Platte Counties, Wyoming.

Community Development
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
Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Research Grant
Contact for amount
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Kauffman)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Woods Charitable Fund Grant
$10,000
Woods Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focus on enhancing social equity and quality of life through initiatives in arts, community development, education, and human services, with a special emphasis on supporting refugees and immigrants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bold Movers Program
Contact for amount
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This fellowship supports mid-career women in the U.S. who are dedicated to social impact, providing them with leadership training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to advance their careers and drive social change.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Santa Cruz Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, that are dedicated to charitable work benefiting the local community.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Robust Retail Citywide Grants
$10,000
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small retail businesses in Washington, D.C. to help them maintain operations and thrive amid economic challenges.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
$25,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local businesses and nonprofits in Boulder County, Colorado, to enhance the local food system through education, infrastructure improvements, processing innovations, and support for frontline farm workers.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
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
Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Fund
$3,000
Regional Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Northern New Mexico to help them grow, diversify revenue, and create jobs through critical purchases and services.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses