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2024 Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants
$5,000
United Way of South Central Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 to small for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that have been operating for at least a year, have 10 or fewer employees, and are located in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Solar for Schools Grant Program (S4S)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to educational institutions in Pennsylvania for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems, helping to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in schools.

Energy
Independent school districts
Renewable Energy Program (REP) โ€“ Geothermal and Wind Projects
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and individuals in Pennsylvania for developing geothermal and wind energy projects, promoting renewable energy and job creation.

Energy
City or township governments
Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent Grant Program
$5,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to North Dakota employers to help cover relocation costs for out-of-state talent hired for in-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$1,500,000
Reinvestment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-focused projects that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved, low-income areas of New Jersey, addressing food insecurity and promoting economic growth.

Health
City or township governments
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program โ€“ Round 2
$8,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to various electric grid stakeholders in Pennsylvania to enhance grid reliability, promote clean energy, and improve community resilience against disruptive events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Global Economic Prosperity Challenge
$200,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Solve)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Pitch Perfect Grant
$5,000
Mommy to Millionaire and The Pink Print
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to entrepreneurs seeking financial support to grow their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Projects and Events Generating Economic Growth in Maui County
Contact for amount
County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations that propose projects and events aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable jobs in Maui County.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments in North Carolina's most distressed counties to revitalize downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and publicly owned building enhancements that promote economic growth and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Asheville Community Development Block Grant
$1,003,034
City of Asheville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop housing, improve living conditions, and create economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents in Asheville.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clackamas County Business Development Grant Program
$100,000
Clackamas County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local traded-sector businesses in Clackamas County for capital investments and workforce development to promote innovation and job creation.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program
$200,000
Business Oregon
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to Oregon-based companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR grants, helping them cover costs related to commercialization activities such as marketing, hiring, and intellectual property protection.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Fourth Plain Forward BIPOC Small Business Mini-Grant
$1,000
Fourth Plain Forward
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides $1,000 grants to BIPOC small business owners in the Fourth Plain Corridor to help them purchase essential equipment that improves their operations and supports long-term growth.

Arts
Small businesses
ArtsNow Creative Investment Program
$2,500
ArtsNow
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to artists and creatives in Summit County, Ohio, for professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and career growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This award recognizes Michigan-based companies in the food, agriculture, and forest products sectors that have successfully expanded their export activities, contributing to job creation and economic growth in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Innovation Grant Program
$3,000
Renville County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to local businesses in Renville County for innovative projects that promote growth, sustainability, and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses