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United Way NE Minnesota Wildfire Recovery Grants: $2,500 to $10,000 for Small Businesses, Apply by August 10

Small businesses affected by the July 2026 Lightning Incident in northeastern Minnesota can apply for $2,500 to $10,000 in wildfire recovery funding by 11:59 p.m. on August 10.

New Jersey Food Desert Tax Credit Auction Offers Up to $25M

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will auction up to $25 million in corporation business tax and insurance premiums tax credits through the Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction.

Gulf Shores Opens Fall 2026 Nonprofit Grants With Aug. 28 Deadline

Gulf Shores is accepting Fall 2026 Nonprofit Grants Program applications through Aug. 28. Eligible nonprofits serving city residents may receive up to $2,000 per cycle and up to $4,000 per calendar year.

amika Opens Fourth Round of Rooted in Growth Business Grants

amika has opened another round of its Rooted in Growth business grants, an opportunity for eligible beauty-industry entrepreneurs and salon operators to review on the official amika program page.

SBA SCALE Program: $9 Million in Supply Chain Grants, Apply by August 7

Seattle Back to Business Grants: Up to $10,000 for Storefront Security

Seattle expanded its Back to Business program for 2026. Small businesses can apply for up to $5,000 per storefront repair incident and up to $10,000 for eligible security improvements.

Plank Road Front Door Refresh Grants: Up to $10,000 for Storefront Improvements

Build EBR is accepting applications for Front Door Refresh grants of up to $10,000 for small businesses and commercial property owners along Baton Rouge's Plank Road Corridor. Applications are open through September 30, 2026.

Purple Line Small Business Grants: Up to $50,000, Apply by July 31

Maryland small businesses along the Purple Line corridor can apply for direct grants of up to $50,000 in Round 2 of the 2026 MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant Program. Applications are due July 31, 2026.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: Grants Up to Rs 20 Lakh and Debt Up to Rs 50 Lakh

India's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme helps eligible early-stage startups through approved incubators, with grants up to Rs 20 lakh for proof of concept and debt or convertible support up to Rs 50 lakh for market entry.

Arkansas Rural Community Grant: Up to $15,000, Cycle I Deadline August 13

Arkansas has opened FY2027 Rural Community Grant applications. Eligible small towns and unincorporated rural areas can request up to $15,000 in 50/50 matching funds for community development and fire protection projects.

California Competes Tax Credit: $819.8 Million Available for Businesses in 2026-2027

California businesses can apply for $819.8 million in California Competes Tax Credits, with the first 2026-2027 application window open July 20 through August 10.

Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards: $20,000 for Eligible Small Businesses, Apply by July 19

Independent small businesses with under 50 employees or under $1M in annual revenue can apply for a $20,000 award plus mentorship and technical support.

45F Child Care Tax Credit: Up to $500,000–$600,000 for Employer Child Care Costs

Employers that help workers access child care may be able to claim the federal 45F employer-provided child care tax credit. The expanded credit can be worth up to $500,000 for most employers and up to $600,000 for eligible small businesses, with claims made through IRS Form 8882 when filing taxes.

Femmy O Foundation Grant: €1,000 for Early-Stage Businesses, Apply by May 17

The Femmy O Foundation Grant will award €1,000 to one entrepreneur and €500 to another selected business owner. The program is for early-stage businesses operating in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, with applications due May 17, 2026.

Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant: Up to $10,000, Opens October 1

Montana’s Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant will offer up to $10,000 with no match requirement for eligible Native American-owned tourism businesses. The FY 2026 application window runs October 1 through November 30, 2026.

One North Carolina Small Business Program: $1.87M for SBIR/STTR Matching Grants, Apply by June 30

North Carolina is accepting FY 2026 applications for the One North Carolina Small Business Program. The cycle includes $200,000 for SBIR/STTR application incentive grants and $1,876,560 for matching grants to companies with federal Phase I SBIR/STTR awards.

Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program: 50% Rebate Up to $50,000

Cleveland has reopened its Storefront Building Renovation Program for commercial property owners and business tenants. Eligible building projects can receive a 50% rebate up to $50,000, while sign-only projects can receive up to $5,000.

Maryland Opens Next Round for $73.3M Community Revitalization Grant Programs

Maryland announced $73.3 million in community revitalization and economic development awards and will open the next State Revitalization Programs application round on June 22, 2026.

Asheville Small Businesses Can Apply for $14.6M in Helene Recovery Grants

Asheville businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene can apply for disaster recovery grants ranging from $5,000 to $75,000. Applications open June 15, 2026 at noon and close July 14, 2026 at noon.

USDA Opens $27.7M Rural Business Development Grant Opportunity

USDA is accepting applications for $27.7 million through the Rural Business Development Grant Program. SECD applications are due June 15, 2026 and other applications are due June 30, 2026.

Duke Energy Offers $500K for North Carolina Small Business Support Grants

Eligible North Carolina nonprofits can apply for up to $25,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to fund microgrants of up to $5,000 for small businesses. Applications close June 30, 2026.

Nareit Hawaiʻi: Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits, Apply by June 19

The Nareit Foundation is accepting affordable housing grant applications from Hawaiʻi nonprofits. Priority goes to shovel-ready projects, and applications are due June 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Montana WHIP: $1.8 Million Available for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Grants

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting WHIP applications through June 19, 2026. About $1.8 million is available, with awards starting around $50,000.

Mount Sterling: Façade Grants Cover Up to 90% of Projects, Apply by June 15

Mount Sterling homeowners can apply for residential façade grants covering up to 90% of eligible exterior improvement costs, with awards up to $15,000.

Westlake: Up to $15,000 Available for Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Costs

The Westlake Affordable Housing Grant Program is offering up to $15,000 for qualified buyers purchasing newly built homes in Westlake, Florida. Applications are accepted until funds are exhausted.

FEMA: $648 Million Available for Firefighter and First Responder Grants, Apply by June 22

FEMA opened three firefighter and first responder funding opportunities totaling $648 million. Fire departments, EMS agencies, nonprofits, and eligible research institutions can apply by June 22, 2026.

USDA: $44 Million Available for Rural Broadband, Telemedicine, and Distance Learning Grants

USDA has $44 million available across Community Connect and Distance Learning & Telemedicine grants. Eligible rural communities, counties, service providers, and other entities can apply in June 2026.

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative: $50 Million Available, Apply by June 15, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering $50 million for organizations that provide hands-on manufacturing training and technical assistance to small businesses. Applications are due June 15, 2026.

LA County Commercial Acquisition Fund: $2.6 Million Available, Applications Open May 5, 2026

Los Angeles County is opening the second cycle of its Commercial Acquisition Fund with about $2.6 million in forgivable financing. Eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and mission-aligned developers can apply starting May 5, 2026.

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program: $3.2 Million Available Through June 30, 2026

USDA is offering $3.2 million through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program for organizations that support rural microbusinesses with loans, training, and technical assistance. Final applications are due June 30, 2026.

USDA Regional Food System Partnerships: $100,000 to $1 Million Available, Apply by June 5, 2026

USDA is taking applications for FY26 Regional Food System Partnerships grants. Eligible producers, cooperatives, local governments, nonprofits, food councils, and tribal governments can apply for planning grants up to $250,000 or implementation grants up to $1 million.

NAWCA U.S. Small Grants: Up to $250,000 for Conservation Projects, Apply by June 25, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened the 2026 NAWCA U.S. Small Grants competition with up to $250,000 per award. Small businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, schools, local governments, and individuals can apply for eligible wetlands conservation projects if they can provide a 1:1 non-federal match.

USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program: $50,000 to $500,000 Available, Apply by June 5, 2026

USDA has opened the FY26 Farmers Market Promotion Program for domestic agricultural businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, local governments, and tribal governments. Eligible applicants can seek between $50,000 and $500,000 for projects that expand direct-to-consumer sales such as farmers markets, CSA networks, agritourism, and online sales.

USDA Local Food Promotion Program: $25,000 to $500,000 Available, Apply by June 5, 2026

USDA is accepting FY26 applications for the Local Food Promotion Program, which supports local and regional food business enterprises that process, distribute, aggregate, or store food products. Planning grants start at $25,000 and implementation grants go up to $500,000.

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative: $50 Million Available, Apply by June 15, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $5 million per award through the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative. Eligible organizations that already train or support small manufacturers have until June 15, 2026 to apply.

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program: $3.2 Million Available Through June 30, 2026

USDA is offering Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program funding for nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public colleges that support rural microbusinesses. The program has $3.2 million available and quarterly application windows through June 30, 2026.

Shapiro Family Foundation Grants: Up to $10,000 for Orleans Parish Nonprofits, Applications Open

The Shapiro Family Foundation is accepting applications from eligible Orleans Parish nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000. The program supports hunger relief, education access, and community-based work tied to those focus areas.

FHLBank Chicago Affordable Housing Program: $51 Million Available, Apply by June 12, 2026

FHLBank Chicago opened its 2026 Affordable Housing Program with $51 million available and awards of up to $2 million per project. Eligible sponsors in Illinois and Wisconsin must apply jointly with an FHLBank Chicago member by June 12, 2026.

Texas AgPRO Grant: $5,000 to $500,000 for Producers, Apply by May 14, 2026

Texas has opened the new AgPRO grant program with awards from $5,000 to $500,000 for agricultural producers. Applications are due by May 14, 2026, and applicants must provide matching funds based on award size.

NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I: Up to $225,000, Apply by May 21, 2026

NASA has opened its 2026 Phase I SBIR and STTR solicitations with awards of up to $225,000 for small businesses developing new technologies. Applications are open until May 21, 2026, and eligible applicants can also seek an extra $6,500 in commercialization support.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10,000 Grants Available Throughout 2026

Verizon and LISC are offering $10,000 small business grants throughout 2026. For-profit business owners in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can apply after completing two eligible Digital Ready courses or events.

Backing Canadian Small Businesses: $10,000 CAD Grants, Apply by May 19, 2026

American Express Canada and DMZ are accepting applications for 100 small business grants worth $10,000 CAD each. Eligible Canadian businesses have until May 19, 2026 to apply and can also receive 12 weeks of mentoring support.

NAWCA U.S. Standard Grants: Up to $3 Million for Wetlands Projects, Apply by May 7, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering up to $46 million total through the 2026-2 NAWCA U.S. Standard Grants round, with awards from $250,001 to $3 million for wetlands conservation partnerships.

BRIC 2026: Up to $150 Million for Hazard Mitigation Projects, Apply by July 23, 2026

FEMA is accepting applications for the 2024 and 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities cycle, with up to $1 billion in total funding and awards as large as $150 million for resilience projects.

Safe Streets and Roads for All: $993.5 Million Available, Apply by May 26, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation opened the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All program with nearly $993.5 million for planning, demonstration, and implementation projects that reduce deaths and serious injuries on roads.

Roadside Pollinators Program: Up to $150,000 with No Match Required, Apply by May 7, 2026

The Federal Highway Administration opened the Roadside Pollinators Program with up to $3.8 million total and awards up to $150,000 for pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way.

OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026: $22.5 Million Available, Apply by May 18, 2026

The Department of the Interior is offering $22.5 million through the OIA Technical Assistance Program for short-term projects that address urgent economic, service, and capacity needs in U.S. insular areas and freely associated states.

Supporting Effective Educator Development: $90 Million Available, Apply by June 1, 2026

The Supporting Effective Educator Development program has $90 million available for projects that recruit, prepare, and strengthen highly effective educators through evidence-based models.

WARP Artisan Support Grants: $500 to $1,000 for Textile Businesses, Apply by May 20, 2026

Weave a Real Peace is accepting applications for its 2026 Artisan Support Grants, offering $500 to $1,000 for fiber-based handmade textile businesses, cooperatives, and artisans worldwide.

SEOPW CRA Small Business Grant: Up to $5,000 for Overtown Businesses, Rolling Applications

Small businesses inside the Southeast Overtown/Park West redevelopment area can apply for grants up to $5,000 to cover operating costs, equipment, and business improvements.