State Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides free educational resources to support social equity cannabis business owners in Colorado, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic growth during the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and medium-sized Colorado businesses in advanced industries to help them expand into international markets through reimbursement of eligible export-related expenses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Kansas to strengthen their operations and enhance their community impact.

This program provides funding to New York State agricultural producers who meet food safety and environmental standards, helping them promote their products and increase sales.

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents pursuing degrees in high-demand fields, helping to address workforce shortages while encouraging graduates to live and work in the state.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support expansion, job creation, and economic development initiatives.

This program provides funding to eligible organizations for projects aimed at treating and abating abandoned mine drainage, which significantly impacts Pennsylvania's waterways.

This funding supports program providers and employers in creating or expanding training programs for displaced workers, focusing on new skills development, staff upskilling, and workforce automation.

This program provides funding to Virginia's local governments for infrastructure projects that enhance food processing and distribution, benefiting small-scale farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Virginia's Tobacco Region to attract and expand businesses that create jobs and invest in the local economy.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits and local governments, to enhance market access, increase production capacity, and promote innovation in the agricultural sector.

This program provides funding to local governments in Nebraska for transportation projects that create or retain jobs and attract private investment in the state.

This program provides cash incentives to businesses that create new, permanent jobs in Colorado, encouraging them to relocate or expand operations in the state while requiring local government support.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in South Carolina for projects that improve infrastructure, create jobs, and revitalize communities, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

The Mayer Economic Development Authority (EDA) Local Business Improvement Grant Program aims to stimulate private investment in high-quality improvements, thereby strengthening the local business economy and enhancing community vitality. This grant program is aligned with the EDA's mission to foster economic prosperity within the community by assisting private business owners in making broad improvements. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are owners or tenants of commercial properties located within the corporate limits of the City of Mayer, Minnesota. The program specifically targets businesses that are current on all applicable taxes, licenses, permits, in good standing with the State of Minnesota, and current on their utility accounts with the City of Mayer. Ineligible applicants include home-based or primarily residential businesses, churches, schools, or other similar institutions. The impact goal is to enhance the economic prosperity of the community through these business improvements. The program prioritizes improvements that contribute to the overall strength and community vitality of the local business economy. A key focus is to encourage private investment through a matching grant system. Program grants are up to a $10,000 match, requiring a minimum of a 1:1 match for funding. This ensures that the businesses are also invested in the improvements. Expected outcomes include an increase in high-quality improvements to commercial properties, leading to a more robust local business environment. Measurable results will include the number of grants awarded, the total private investment stimulated, and the types of improvements made. Applicants are limited to one grant per property per 12-month period, ensuring a broader distribution of funds and impact across the community over time.

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources administers the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program to strengthen the local food system, enhance equitable access to locally produced food, and improve resilience to supply and distribution disruptions. The program connects farmers, fishermen, and local producers to markets and builds the infrastructure required to produce and distribute healthy food efficiently and safely. Eligible projects are capital in nature and may include equipment purchases, contracted labor for implementation, and planning and design costs directly tied to capital improvements. Projects must address systemic inequities and expand access to fresh local food while improving the resiliency of the Commonwealths food system. Maximum funding per applicant is 500,000 dollars in both agriculture and local food system tracks. Applicants may be individuals, for profit entities, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, or other governmental entities that can meet application requirements and enter into contracts with the department. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and projects must be located within Massachusetts with benefits to residents statewide. Applications are due May 2, 2024. Additional information is available from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) offers the GO TEXAN - Event Grants as part of the Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance Program. These grants aim to support Associate-level GO TEXAN partners who organize public events such as festivals and farmers markets, promoting Texas-made products and businesses under the GO TEXAN program. Eligible events must focus on advertising expenses and can only include one event per applicant within the designated timeline. Applications are accepted until May 16, 2024, and the projects can run from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Grant awards are determined based on the event’s adherence to GO TEXAN participation and program recognition, with funding available up to $20,000 depending on past participation and the extent of promotional activities.

GOALS OF THE IDAHO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FUND (WDTF): Increase the economic mobility of Idahoans through training that leads to wage gains and retention. Provide timely assistance to businesses while shifting focus to broader talent pipeline development strategies that serve multiple employers. Support growth of the economy by assisting employers with job creation and integration of technology, specifically through the development of skills in their existing and/or new employees. Provide a return on investment to Idahoans as evidenced by increased wages, job creation, capital investment, retention of Idaho's workforce, credential attainment, and/or customer satisfaction (employer and trainee). Promote innovation in talent development. Encourage replication of best practices in talent pipeline development. Idaho can help you find people—the right people—and we’ll even reimburse you to train them. It’s a win win: you’ll build a qualified, capable team, and your employees will see the benefits of committing to your business for the long haul.