Small Business Grants
Grants and funding opportunities for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs.
Get Up to $500K for Local Food Business Growth!
Small businesses and non-profits can receive grants to expand their local food ventures, connecting producers directly with consumers. Funds can be used for planning new initiatives or implementing projects to increase the availability of local agricultural products.
Get Up To $500K for Coastal Ocean Research
Coastal businesses and researchers studying ocean acidification and its impact on economically important species can apply for funding. This grant supports 3-year projects predicting regional ecosystem impacts and informing vital research efforts.
Get Paid Leave Grants: Boost Your Business & Employees
This grant is for states looking to study and develop paid family and medical leave programs. Secure funding to create a program that benefits both your workforce and business, improving job retention and economic health.
Native American Asset Building Grants: Up to $500k for Financial Growth
Native American tribes and organizations can now apply for grants to launch asset-building projects, offering Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) for homeownership, business, or education. This funding aims to empower low-income Native individuals and families with financial literacy, savings, and long-term economic self-sufficiency.
Get Up To $500K for Your Auto Tech Business!
If you're involved in the automotive industry or vehicle maintenance, this grant offers funding to improve and maintain a crucial online information hub for on-board diagnostics (OBD) technology. This initiative aims to benefit state inspection programs, the auto industry, technicians, and the public by facilitating better information exchange and training resources.
Unlock $500K for Sustainable Aquaculture Growth
Marine businesses and researchers focused on sustainable aquaculture can apply for up to $500,000 to advance environmentally and economically sound ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes aquaculture projects. This funding supports critical research for regulatory decisions, partnerships for fingerling supply, and socio-economic insights.
Secure Your Tech: $500K for Cybersecurity Innovation
Are you a business developing semiconductors or systems? This grant offers up to $500,000 to research and develop innovative strategies for design assurance, enhancing security and resilience against cyber threats.
Get Grants to Protect Coral Reefs & Grow Your Business
Non-profits, educational institutions, businesses, and local/tribal governments can get funding for projects that conserve coral reefs in U.S. territories and states. Secure funds to address threats like pollution, climate change, and fishing impacts while making a difference.
Fund Eye Research: $500K for Visionary Innovations
This grant supports innovative, high-risk/high-gain research into vision injuries, aiming to discover and develop new treatments for military personnel and civilians. Businesses with groundbreaking ideas in vision research can receive funding to explore novel concepts and potentially restore visual function.
Boost Your Business: Rail Access Grants Up to $500,000!
Detroit/Wayne County businesses can access funds to improve rail access to the Port Authority's cargo facility, opening new export opportunities for agricultural products and alternative energy components. This initiative aims to streamline logistics and boost trade for eligible local companies.
Get Up To $500K for Sustainable Farming & Pest Control!
Agricultural businesses can receive up to $500,000 from the EPA to implement or research sustainable pest management strategies. This funding supports reducing pesticide risks through innovative techniques and education, leading to healthier and more cost-effective farming.
Get $500K for Water Management & Conservation Projects
This grant helps businesses in the Sacramento Valley implement fish screens to improve water management and conservation. It covers project administration, design, manufacturing, and installation for unscreened diversions.
Get $500K to Boost Rural Business & Community Growth!
Non-profit and public organizations in rural areas can receive up to $500,000 to fund projects that build housing, community facilities, and drive local economic development. This grant helps intermediaries empower their communities by providing essential financial and technical support.
Fund Your Research: Atmospheric Science Grants Up To $500,000
This National Science Foundation program funds research into atmospheric regions, from the middle atmosphere to the exosphere, focusing on energy, chemistry, and dynamics. Businesses and researchers can receive funding for projects combining observations, theory, and modeling to understand these complex atmospheric processes.
Fund Your Earth Science Research: NSF Grants Up To $500K
This NSF program offers significant funding for research into how the Earth's continental crust deforms, from mountain building to earthquakes. Businesses with expertise in geophysics, geology, or related computational modeling can apply for grants to advance critical understanding of tectonic processes.
Fund Innovative Cancer Research: DoD Grants Up to $500K
Small businesses and researchers can secure funding for groundbreaking, high-risk ideas in rare cancer research. This award supports novel concepts with the potential to open entirely new investigation paths.
Unlock $500K for DoD Research Breakthroughs
Is your business involved in cutting-edge basic research with the potential for revolutionary military technologies? The Army's MURI program offers significant funding for high-risk, high-reward projects that push scientific boundaries and drive economic growth.
Unlock Funding for Cultural Preservation Projects!
This grant supports businesses and organizations dedicated to preserving historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions. Secure funding to safeguard our shared heritage and foster cultural understanding.
Unlock Funding: Grow Your U.S. Fisheries Business!
This grant is for U.S. citizens and businesses in the commercial and recreational fisheries sector to fund projects that boost markets, develop infrastructure, or enhance sustainable practices. Get up to $500,000 to expand your operations and support the fishing community.
Unlock $500K for Health Research & Innovation
This grant funds research to validate and implement impactful resources for the reconstructive transplant community, including patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Businesses and researchers can receive up to $500,000 to refine and disseminate findings from previous qualitative studies.