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Explore 543 grant opportunities

Maui Business Bridge Grants
$20,000
State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Bioscience Innovation Fund
$500,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to bioscience start-ups, early-stage businesses, and academic institutions in Connecticut to help accelerate the commercialization of innovative bioscience breakthroughs.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
SBIR/STTR Match Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland wood products businesses for acquiring specialized equipment or improving facilities, aimed at boosting job creation and market growth in the forestry sector.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grants
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan's food and agriculture businesses to help them meet wastewater regulations and improve their infrastructure.

Environment
Small businesses
Business and Commercialization Micro grant
$4,500
University of Wisconsin
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2023

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin businesses in certain industries by covering up to 75% of the costs for hiring an independent expert to develop a comprehensive business or commercialization plan, particularly for those seeking a Phase II SBIR/STTR grant.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Supplier Conversion Grant Program
$31,800,000
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (Community & Worker Economic Transition Office)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to small- and medium-sized automotive manufacturers in Michigan to help them transition from making parts for traditional vehicles to producing components for electric vehicles.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Federal Grant Support Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides $15 million to Illinois-based businesses and organizations to help them secure competitive federal grants by assisting with matching fund requirements.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for connecting to the freight railroad network, promoting economic growth and reducing truck traffic.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
WV Energy Efficiency Impact Grant
$3,000
West Virginia Office of Energy and Jackson County Development Authority
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in West Virginia for energy efficiency upgrades, helping them reduce energy costs and consumption.

Energy
Small businesses
STEP Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Louisiana to help them expand their international sales and export activities through reimbursements for various related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and organizations in Pennsylvania to develop and enhance competitive sites for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the state.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Dairy Business Planning Grants
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity assists Minnesota dairy farmers in modernizing their operations and developing strategic business plans by covering half the costs of hiring qualified consultants.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments