Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations for long-term projects that foster economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the design and implementation of projects in the priority focus areas of entrepreneurship, career and workforce development, an...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the design and implementation of research related to the focus areas of career and workforce development, ent...
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 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. ...
Fellowships to USA sophomores at accredited institutions of higher education to participate in a paid summer internship program. Participants will receive mentorship, a paid internship, and a stipend to be used for education expenses. This program is intended to help p...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups at any stage to participate in an accelerator program to help launch innovative technology ventures. Companies that provide products or services in the following sectors are eligible: cybersecurity, AI and machine...
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 ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota small businesses in eligible locations for startup costs. Funding is intended to assist new businesses during the first year of operation. Eligible applicants are businesses with ten or fewer full-time employees with commercial addr...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA small business for business expansion efforts. Funding is intended to support a business that seeks to adapt, improve, and grow their company. Grant funds may be used for a wide range of activities, including new equipment purchases, a product ...
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 of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...
Opportunity for California, Illinois, and Texas underrepresented women business founders in eligible cities to participate in a leadership development program. The purpose of the program is to provide resources to underserved entrepreneurs so they can have a positive i...
Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive investment funding, networking opportunities, deals and perks, mentoring, and coaching. Applications are welcome from sustainability- or mobility-related...
Grants of up to $25,000 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 p...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, and educational institutions to support entrepreneurial development activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the business growt...
Opportunity for Washington, DC qualifying small businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in a business training program. Eligible applicants are those who were previously incarcerated, have been released on probation or parole, and are seeking to establish a busines...
Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military, veterans, and their immediate family members to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are give...
Opportunity for Louisiana women small business owners in eligible locations to participate in a business fellowship program. This program is intended to give women business owners mentoring, funding, exposure, and support to be successful. Applicants must have a busine...
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 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 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 USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to decarbonize low-to-moderate-income housing in New York. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting their applications. Participants will be guided in busine...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups also participate in an accelerator program t...
Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina early-stage companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs promote their startups, gain customers, and attract future investment. In addition to grant funds, the program s...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include employment, food security, entrepreneurship, and educatio...
Opportunity for Massachusetts and Arkansas individuals in eligible locations for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants ...
Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and inte...
Grants to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for public amenities, facilities, projects, and programs. Strategies include economic development, neighborhood revitaliz...
Grants to Canada entrepreneurs and businesses for initiatives to support local musicians. New applicants are required to register in the online system prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limite...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...
Award to a New Hampshire woman to recognize her professional and community leadership achievements. Achievements may be either in the business or nonprofit sector. The award recipient will have excelled as a leader and role model, will demonstrate a strong sense of sel...
Grants of $1,500 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages of a ...
Grants to New York beginning farmers to establish and maintain agricultural businesses. Funding is intended for farmers who have not managed a farm, but are intensely interested in doing so. There are two tracks to the program, one for a shorter timeframe and one for a...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. Applicants will receive a financial stipend, access to a professional network, and necessary training. Applicants should work in the agricultural sector. Entrepreneurs will part...
Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants also receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunit...
Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...
Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programming that benefits the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth, leadership, and entr...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of human services, entrepreneurship, housing, economic and workforce development, healthcare access, and abuse prevention. El...
Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations to promote business development and strengthen capacity in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently esta...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to women's health. The purpose of the accelerator is to generate nutrition-based solutions that address women's physical and mental health. Areas of interest includ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit the res...
Opportunity for Missouri technology startups to participate in an investment program to facilitate business growth. Applicants are welcome from early-stage companies and entrepreneurs. Areas of focus include biomedical science, animal health, plant science, defense and...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New Hampshire professional artists for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to encourage artists to participate in programs that will enhance their careers and bring their small businesses to the next level. The goal of the gr...
Opportunity for Oklahoma early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch ...
Opportunity for Indiana start-up companies in the transportation sector to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended to allow emerging businesses to take part in a program offering mentorship, networking, and a cha...