Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme climates or re...
Grants to Virginia local government agencies and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and preservation of commercial districts and historic neighborhoods. Funding is intended for planning activities including design reports, construction estimates, and re...
Grants to Illinois IHEs and nonprofit organizations to update tech incubator spaces. Applicants must complete prequalification and required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects that will improve facilities and equipment in spaces su...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofit faith- and community-based organizations for creative programs and projects that benefit low-income populations. Funding is intended for programs in the following focus areas: STEM, trade readiness, college readiness, and...
Opportunity for Pennsylvania start-up businesses to compete for a prize of up to $35,000 in an entrepreneurial contest. The opportunity is intended to assist innovators and startups who are working to benefit aging residents. The program also offers pitch experience an...
Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improvements. ...
Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before submitting an application. Fu...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and projects or ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington community-based, faith-based, and neighborhood organizations for programs to assist street food vendors in obtaining operating permits in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community engagement, program planning and developm...
Opportunity for USA and territories social entrepreneurs to compete for financial and in-kind benefits for wireless technology projects. Organizations led by veterans, women, and members of BIPOC communities are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to cash prizes,...
Opportunity for Rhode Island entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to compete for cash awards and in-kind support to develop businesses. Applicants are required to complete an application prior to submitting a full business plan. In addition to the cash award, applic...
Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and industry-advanceme...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and municipalities for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth programming, leadership development, culture, improved quality of life...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed on pro...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local envir...
Grant of $1,000 to a Utah individual in eligible locations for the opportunity to contribute to the local community and develop as an entrepreneur. Funding is intended to support and encourage community members who think creatively and alternatively. Entrepreneurial pu...
Grants and in-kind services to Kentucky businesses to encourage innovations in food and agriculture. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of food- and agriculture-related products, services, and technologies. Eligible applicants are currently located in or wi...
Opportunity for North Carolina and Virginia entrepreneurs in eligible areas to pitch their business idea at a live competition and win prizes. Winners of the competition will be awarded a monetary prize and will be eligible to benefit from free consulting services as w...
Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...
Opportunity for Wyoming businesses from a wide range of industries to participate in a business development program. The program is intended for early-stage companies throughout the state. Successful applicants will participate in a seven-week program and receive mento...
Grants of $10,000 to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand restaurants for disaster relief. Funding is intended to support underinsured restaurants with disaster-related expenses in the wake of a government-declared natural disaster. Eligible uses of funds include operat...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. Eligible b...
Grants of $5,000 to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, creative businesses, and individual artists for public arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new and emerging entities in the creative community and support the production of programmi...
Opportunity for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska graduate and undergraduate students to join a startup competition. The program is intended to allow student entrepreneurs to gain practice in business presentations and pitches. The competition is ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to help people with disabilities enter the business sector. Grants may be used to acquire, open, or ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned companies to drive success and promote business development. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will positively impact the growth and profitability of women-led for-profit businesses. Eligible uses of...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of arts and culture, environment an...
Opportunity for USA banking and fintech companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive an investment, mentorship, the opportunity to form industry connections, and additional perks, including an exclusive reception during...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop sustainable business models. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Applicants must use existing climate data, projections,...
Grants to Colorado government agencies for economic development programs that create jobs in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including but not limite...
Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the fun...
Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to foster economic development. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in the r...
Opportunity for Texas underserved entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds in the form of a loan and a grant, training, professional resources, networking opportunities, tools and technology, and ongoing support th...
Awards to Quebec young business leaders to recognize achievements and contributions to the business community. The awards are intended to honor young business people who represent all economic sectors. Candidates will be evaluated based on leadership, achievements, vis...
Awards for Quebec young entrepreneurs in recognition of exceptional contributions to the province's business sector. Ten categories of awards will be distributed. The purpose of the competition is to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding business leadersh...
Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address the basic needs of girls and women and to promote economic security. Eligible programs benefi...
Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote the s...
Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, support existing business...
Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...
Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests are limit...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, arts ...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of education, arts, and professional developme...
Opportunity for Michigan business people in eligible locations to compete in a contest and win cash prizes and in-kind services. The opportunity is intended to enable an entrepreneur to open a physical retail business. The contest is based on the concept of crowd entre...
Opportunity for Wisconsin early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Participants in the no-cost program receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks, investor opportunities, and post-program support. The goal of t...
Grants of $2,000 to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding may be used to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...