Private Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides financial assistance to small, independently owned businesses in historic commercial districts across the U.S. that are committed to growth and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support and resources to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running socially impactful businesses and need assistance to grow and sustain their ventures.

This funding initiative provides financial support to rural communities in North Dakota to enhance grocery services and improve food access, particularly through food co-ops and collaborative systems.

This program provides microgrants to craft artists in the U.S. to help them prepare for emergencies, enhance studio safety, and ensure career continuity, with a focus on supporting BIPOC and folk artists.

This initiative provides $35,000 grants and mentorship to beauty and wellness entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities to help them grow their early-stage businesses.

This grant provides $5,000 to women entrepreneurs across various industries to help them grow or scale their businesses.

This funding opportunity provides $2,500 to small U.S.-based for-profit businesses with at least two years of operation and annual revenues of $50,000, helping them achieve stability and growth through essential expenses and business development tools.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

This grant provides $20,000 to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow their early-stage businesses without giving up equity.

This competition provides early-stage for-profit businesses in New Castle County, Delaware, with the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas for a chance to win funding and support for growth.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Somers, Connecticut, for projects that promote youth engagement, community activities, environmental initiatives, and cultural programming, benefiting local residents.

This grant provides financial support to women in Western North Carolina who are starting or advancing careers in the food, beverage, agriculture, and hospitality industries, particularly those affected by Hurricane Helene.

This grant provides $5,000 to U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners who submit a structured business plan to support their growth and development.

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to small businesses in the U.S. that are positively impacting their communities, especially those serving underrepresented populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for planning and feasibility projects that revitalize neglected urban areas within Duke Energy's service territories, promoting job creation and commercial redevelopment.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Nebraska that focus on enhancing economic vitality and creating inclusive gathering spaces to improve health and well-being for residents.

This program provides financial support to property and business owners in Portsmouth, Virginia, for improving commercial and mixed-use properties to boost economic activity and enhance the city's visual appeal.

This program provides funding to small businesses and eligible nonprofits in Portsmouth, Virginia, to support their growth and infrastructure improvements through a matching reimbursement model.

This program provides financial support to early-stage businesses and nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth, Virginia, to help them grow and build their capacity through specific approved expenses.