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Access our portal of national, state and local small business grant opportunities. New funding resources are added as information becomes available.

Small Business Improvement Grant Program

Invest Atlanta
State(s): GA

Small businesses and property owners in seven City of Atlanta Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for interior and exterior improvements. Eligible TADs are Campbellton Road, Hollowell-ML King, Metropolitan Parkway, Perry Bolton, Eastside, Westside and Stadium Neighborhoods.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF)

DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), administered by City First Enterprises
State(s): DC

Down-payment-assistance grants of up to $500,000 (or 25% of sale price, whichever is less) for DC-based small businesses acquiring commercial property. Confirmed a true grant, not a loan — no repayment terms. Subject to FY26 budget availability.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

Glazer Family Small Business Fund

Glazer Family Foundation
State(s): FL

One-time grants of up to $5,000 to locally owned Tampa Bay stores, restaurants, and service businesses still recovering from 2024 hurricane damage; funding extended through 2026.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)

City of San Diego, Economic Development Department
State(s): CA

Ongoing reimbursement grant providing free design assistance plus rebates (up to $8,000 standard, $12,000 historic, $16,000 multi-tenant, +30% Promise Zone bonus) for street-facing storefront improvements.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

16th Street Enhancement Grant

Downtown Denver Partnership
State(s): CO

Helps ground-floor storefront businesses/property owners on Denver's 16th Street corridor improve leasability of available spaces (demising walls, storefront build-out). Separate program from DEDO's Retail Attraction Incentive.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

WEDnetPA (Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania)

PA Department of Community & Economic Development, via a statewide network of PA colleges/universities
State(s): PA

Reimbursement funding — up to $2,000 per employee, capped at $100,000 per company per fiscal year — to help PA employers cover costs of training new and existing employees. Rolling applications within FY2026-27 (opened August 1, 2026), first-come/first-served.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted