Business and Commerce Grants

This fund provides one-time financial support to diverse small businesses in Oakland that are facing economic challenges, particularly those owned by marginalized communities, to help them become more resilient and prepare for future growth.

This program provides financial support to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in Iowa to help them adopt advanced technologies that improve their operations and competitiveness.

This competition provides funding opportunities for small business founders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to showcase their ventures and compete for cash prizes to support their growth.

This grant provides funding and support to early-stage entrepreneurs in the USA who are developing innovative solutions to address climate change and improve healthcare access.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Tunisia to empower women entrepreneurs in the Jendouba and Kairouan regions through business training, mentorship, and networking.

This funding opportunity provides $50,000 to early-stage Virginia startups that are in the pre-product phase and have not yet generated revenue, helping them advance their innovative ideas and secure future investments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist veterans in starting and growing their own businesses through training, counseling, and management assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have previously received a Phase I grant to further develop their innovative research and commercialization plans in areas aligned with NOAA's mission.

This grant provides financial support and resources to innovative early-stage technology startups in Fairfax County, Virginia, particularly those led by underrepresented founders, to help them grow and attract future investments.

This program provides cash incentives to businesses expanding or relocating to Colorado, aimed at creating new jobs and boosting the local economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to domestic manufacturers and water treatment facilities to improve energy efficiency, boost productivity, and create high-quality jobs while adhering to specific eligibility criteria.

This program provides financial relief to eligible hotels in Utah that have experienced income losses due to the opening of a nearby convention center.

This program provides financial support to Utah-based small businesses seeking to develop competitive proposals for federal innovation funding, specifically targeting those new to the SBIR/STTR programs and those transitioning from Phase I to Phase II awards.

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

This program provides financial support to businesses opening or expanding in Takoma Park, helping cover costs for improvements, fit-outs, or lease subsidies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of organizations and individuals to implement public diplomacy initiatives that promote cooperation and shared values between the United States and Finland, focusing on areas like economic prosperity, technology, global security, and youth exchanges.

This program provides funding for U.S. graduate students to gain international trade experience through internships at U.S. embassies, while promoting diversity and preparing them for careers in the Foreign Commercial Service.

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Georgia to empower female entrepreneurs by offering essential business training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them launch or grow their businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to improve budget transparency and public financial management practices in collaboration with governments and civil society.