A 50/50 matching micro-grant of up to $5,000 to help Uintah County, Utah small businesses acquire new equipment, improve facilities, or expand services in ways that create local jobs or increase economic growth. Awarded on a rolling basis based on availability of funds.

Reimburses 50-90% of wages for newly created jobs (non-repayable) at expanding/relocating NM businesses in primary/traded-sector industries.

Reimbursable grant up to $250 for downtown small businesses activating storefronts during First Fridays.

The Economic Response Fund is part of a broader network of community-led efforts supporting Minnesotans amid the continuing impacts of Operation Metro Surge. At the Minneapolis Foundation, these include the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund, spearheaded by local food writer Stephanie March and others in the hospitality industry, which has raised and distributed nearly $1.5 million to more than 200 restaurants. Minnesota restaurants facing hardship can apply for this grant.

Reimburses Wyoming employers for costs of correcting employee skill deficiencies or upgrading skills, $3,000–$5,000 per trainee per fiscal year depending on industry.

Provides up to $5,000 to new, expanding, relocating, or ownership-transitioning small businesses in Jacksonville, AL for equipment or moving/establishment costs.