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Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant 2026
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their operations in key industry sectors.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) โ€“ Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program
Contact for amount
Watson Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides full funding and support for entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area who are addressing environmental challenges through innovative ventures focused on climate action and sustainability.

Environment
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
Small Business Support Direct Grant Program
Contact for amount
20Fathoms
Private

Application Deadline

May 25, 2025

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan for purchasing essential assets that will help them grow and improve their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Pathway to Opportunities Competition for Small Businesses
$5,000
Pathway to Opportunities competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This competition provides small businesses owned by U.S. entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their innovations to corporate buyers, with the potential to secure new supply opportunities and win monetary awards.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Lancaster Small Business Development Equipment Grant Program
$15,000
City of Lancaster
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Lancaster for purchasing essential equipment to help create jobs and boost local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Foundation of Louisvilleโ€™s Vogt Award
$25,000
Community Foundation of Louisville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 in funding and support to early-stage businesses in the Louisville area that are focused on innovation and economic development.

Community Development
Small businesses
Business Innovation Grant Program
$3,000
Renville County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

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
Comcast RISE Program
Contact for amount
Comcast RISE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are committed to strengthening their communities and fostering economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
LCDCโ€™s Economic Development Grant
$5,000
Lake County Development Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local businesses in Lake County, Ohio, for infrastructure improvements, innovative projects, and employee training, fostering economic growth in the community.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants 2025
$20,000
Hello Alice
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small for-profit businesses in central Maryland that are BGE customers, helping them grow and better serve their communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Financial Inclusion and Prosperity Fund
$25,000,000
M&T Charitable Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on empowering low- and moderate-income communities and underserved populations in New England and parts of New York.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
American Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Google for Startups
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program supports U.S.-based startups developing AI-driven solutions in critical infrastructure sectors like agriculture, education, and transportation, providing them with resources, mentorship, and technical expertise to accelerate their growth.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)
$110,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Pennsylvania's industrial sector to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization efforts, targeting small to large manufacturers and facility operators.

Environment
Small businesses
Grants available for Digital Equity Training in New Jersey
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

May 2, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey to enhance digital literacy and access to training for low-income adults receiving public assistance benefits.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Zeeland BPW Community Grant Program
$25,000
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Zeeland, Michigan, for projects that promote environmental stewardship, public safety, community enrichment, and educational advancement.

Community Development
City or township governments