Grants for Small businesses - Infrastructure

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

This program provides matching funds to property owners and tenants in Downtown Warsaw for enhancing the visual appeal and integrity of their commercial façades, promoting revitalization and historic preservation.

This program provides matching funds to property owners and tenants for historically accurate exterior improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Marysville's Uptown area, promoting private investment and community revitalization.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

This program provides federal funding to support economic development and infrastructure projects in Appalachian communities, targeting local governments and organizations that enhance workforce skills, critical infrastructure, and community capacity.

This program provides funding to certified glass processors in California to improve the transportation of empty glass beverage containers using rail, supporting recycling efforts and infrastructure development.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support expansion, job creation, and economic development initiatives.

This program provides funding to eligible organizations for projects aimed at treating and abating abandoned mine drainage, which significantly impacts Pennsylvania's waterways.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, businesses, and transportation agencies in Pennsylvania for projects that improve transportation systems, enhance public safety, and promote community development.

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research and development proposals from a wide range of organizations to create advanced military technologies that enhance defense capabilities and address operational challenges.

This program provides funding to marinas and public access facilities in Florida to install and maintain pumpout stations for boat sewage, helping to reduce pollution in the state's waterways.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects from various organizations to advance Army technologies in ground vehicle systems, focusing on areas like power, mobility, and survivability.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses in Wabasha for improving the exterior of their commercial or industrial buildings, promoting revitalization and private investment in the community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia to deliver free tax preparation and financial literacy services to low-to-moderate income households, helping them build wealth and access essential financial resources.

The Washington State Department of Commerce's Blended Capital Enhancement Grants are part of the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP), a new initiative aimed at reducing wealth disparities within Black, Latine, and tribal communities through asset building. The program seeks to support by-and-for lending agencies, businesses, and organizations that serve these specific communities. The overarching mission is to make it easier for these communities to access financial support from local organizations and businesses, fostering economic empowerment and equity. The grant program targets Black, Latine, and tribal communities across Washington state, as well as the lending agencies, businesses, and organizations that are either led by and for these communities, or are partnered with such entities. The impact goals are centered on facilitating homeownership, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing money management and business training, assisting with the acquisition of commercial property and business assets, and helping individuals reduce debt and increase savings through matching funds. These goals directly address key areas of wealth accumulation and financial stability. The program prioritizes funding for a variety of initiatives including new construction loans ($5 million), home expansion loans (including Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) ($6 million), business startups and expansions ($5 million), and consumer loans (such as credit consolidation, car refinancing, or emergency expenses) ($1 million). The total funding available is $42 million. The focus is on creating accessible financial pathways and resources that have historically been less available to the targeted communities. Expected outcomes include an increase in homeownership rates within Black, Latine, and tribal communities, the growth and sustainability of small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, improved financial literacy and money management skills among individuals, and a reduction in personal debt coupled with increased savings. These measurable results align with the broader strategic priorities of the Washington State Department of Commerce to foster economic development and reduce disparities. The theory of change suggests that by empowering local, by-and-for organizations with capital, they can more effectively deliver essential financial services and support, thereby directly addressing systemic inequalities and building lasting wealth within these communities.

This grant provides financial support to businesses in Daggett County for projects that promote economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and business expansion within the area.