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Grants for Small businesses - Science and Technology

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Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
$287,500
US Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative products and services that improve the health, employment, and community participation of individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Novel AI Techniques for Insights in Various Environments
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop innovative AI technologies that analyze large datasets for detecting anomalies and patterns, ultimately improving decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Aided Driving of Ground Combat Vehicles
$2,000,000
U.S. Army (Department of the Army)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop AI technologies that improve the operation and safety of large ground combat vehicles, enhancing driver awareness and vehicle maneuverability in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
AI Enabled Source Selection for Contract Proposal Evaluation
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses selected through the xTechIgnite competition to develop an AI-driven solution that automates and improves the Army's contract proposal evaluation process, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Radar Signal Processing Improvements for Probability of Detection
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop innovative radar signal processing techniques that improve detection capabilities for military applications, while also exploring potential uses in commercial sectors like drone detection and healthcare.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Interoperability
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop artificial intelligence solutions that improve the integration and data sharing between military systems, enhancing operational efficiency in tactical environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Ruggedized Sensors to Increase Driving Visibility and Vehicle Safety
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses and innovators in developing advanced ruggedized sensor systems to improve vehicle safety and visibility, particularly in challenging driving conditions for both military and civilian applications.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Autonomous Robotic Bridging
$250,000
Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop innovative drone swarm technology that enhances the U.S. Army's capabilities for efficient and safe river crossings in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp Challenge Grant
$100,000
Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding and resources to early-stage ag-tech businesses in Kentucky to develop and market innovative solutions that enhance the agricultural industry.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Tech Incubator Enhancement Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to technology incubators in Illinois to improve their facilities and services, ultimately promoting economic growth and innovation in the state.

Health
Small businesses
Business Builder Award Grants
$600,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to food business entrepreneurs in Utah to help them grow, innovate, and enhance local food systems, particularly in economically distressed areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2025 AI for Good Open Call Program
$5,000,000
Microsoft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
2025 HoCo Rise Child Care Provider Grant
$250,000
Howard County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed childcare providers in Howard County to help them expand their services and improve facilities, with a focus on those serving children with disabilities and families with nontraditional work hours.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
SBIR/STTR Match Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
City of Santa Monica 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
Plant Engineering To Revolutionize Sustainable Energy Production And Heighten Opportunities For Novel Efficiency Sbir/STTR (Persephone Sbir/STTR)
$4,505,859
US Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses developing innovative tools for bioenergy crop engineering to enhance sustainable energy production and reduce carbon emissions.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
Small businesses
Stimulate Utilization of Plentiful Energy in Rocks through High-temperature Original Technologies SBIR/STTR (SUPERHOT SBIR/STTR)
$4,505,859
US Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small businesses to develop innovative technologies for harnessing geothermal energy from extremely hot rock formations, promoting sustainable electricity production.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
Small businesses
City of Raleighโ€™s Building Up-fit Grant
$25,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners and tenants in Raleigh for improving vacant or underutilized spaces to foster business growth and job creation.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Harnessing Autonomy For Energy Joint Ventures Offshore Sbir/STTR (Haejo Sbir/STTR)
$4,505,859
US Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses in the U.S. to develop innovative technologies that address critical national needs, particularly in health and technology, while promoting collaboration with research institutions.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
Small businesses