Federal Business and Commerce Grants

The African Women;apos;s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

The Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) is a financial aid initiative aimed at supporting Native American tribes and tribal organizations in developing or enhancing their tourism industry, with a focus on economic development and cultural preservation, offering individual grants ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 for projects with a 24-month term.

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in the U.S. for innovative research and development projects that advance health and biomedical innovation without involving clinical trials.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Benin partnerships in areas like counterterrorism, democratic governance, media integrity, English education, and economic empowerment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cyprus, focusing on education, STEM, business ties, and intercommunal dialogue.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

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.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help entrepreneurs in underserved areas by providing cash prizes to develop innovative solutions that enhance local business ecosystems.

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and small rural businesses for implementing renewable energy projects and improving energy efficiency.