Private Business and Commerce Grants

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 competition provides funding and support for women entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their business ideas.

This grant provides financial support and resources to innovative early-stage technology startups in Fairfax County, Virginia, particularly those led by underrepresented founders, to help them grow and attract future investments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

This initiative provides financial support to LGBTQIA+ small business owners in the U.S. to foster growth and innovation within their enterprises.

This scholarship provides financial support to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in agriculture and food systems to help strengthen their communities' food sovereignty and local food systems.

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to U.S.-based entrepreneurs of all types to help them overcome unexpected challenges while promoting mental wellness and sustainable business practices.

This grant provides $100,000 over two years to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that support entrepreneurs facing significant barriers, helping them strengthen their operations and expand their impact in the community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to improve access to oral health care and enhance the quality of dental services for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports journalists and organizations in producing impactful health reporting projects that address critical issues affecting the affordability and quality of health care in the United States.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

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.

This funding program provides equity-free grants to local entrepreneurs in the Greater Cincinnati Region, supporting early-stage and revenue-generating businesses in sectors like Retail, Manufacturing, and Tech, with a focus on innovation and community impact.

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

This program provides financial support of up to $25,000 to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut that have previously received WBDC funding and are seeking to expand their operations through targeted investments.

This program provides an intensive, no-cost accelerator experience for early-stage technology companies, particularly those emerging from Alabama-based HBCUs, to develop and scale their solutions for the defense sector.

This grant recognizes and rewards tourism-related businesses and projects that demonstrate exceptional practices in sustainability and responsible tourism.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

This funding initiative provides financial support to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut for specific growth-oriented projects that enhance their capacity and profitability.