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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.

Empowering Growth Small Business Grant

M&F Bank
State(s): NC

$10,000 grant to one small business in the featured market as part of M&F Bank's rotating-city annual grant program (revenue ≤$750K, ≤25 employees, ≤10 years in business, 2-year M&F Bank customer).

Application deadline:

CO—100 2025

U.S Chamber of Commerce
State(s): National

Apply to the CO—100 program to earn your spot on America’s top small businesses list. Enter your business in up to five award categories spanning a broad range of specialties, including tech innovation, marketing excellence, global expansion, longevity and company culture. Winners will receive brand exposure, $25,000 and a one-year membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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RISE PA Small-Scale Award Track (Round 4)

PennTAP (Penn State), for PA DEP / Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State(s): PA

Cost-reimbursable grants covering 50% of eligible costs (up to $500,000) for small/mid-sized manufacturers (<500 employees) installing decarbonization/energy-efficiency equipment.

Application deadline:

Community Development Grant - Small

City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development
State(s): IL

Reimbursement grants (up to 75% of eligible costs, max $250,000) for new construction/rehab of commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects in Chicago.

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Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State(s): CO

Grants up to $250,000 (2:1 match required) for Colorado advanced-industries tech businesses commercializing disruptive technologies made in Colorado. Cycle open July 1 – August 27, 2026

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The Breakthrough Grant

Her Agenda
State(s): National

Her Agenda is awarding $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level. 

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