The Decatur Downtown Development Authority is offering three grant programs to help small businesses with exterior enhancements, interior improvements, and marketing needs. Each grant is open for applications on a quarterly basis.

Their goal is to create more equitable access to the basic business infrastructure needed to get companies up and running by offering up to $6,000 in assistance for HR and payroll. This program is for you if your business has at least 50% ownership by someone who is a member of an underrepresented group.

Small businesses often fall into a "gap" in services - many small businesses earn too much to qualify for free programs, yet not enough to afford quality service and representation. Elevate offers free and low cost legal services for small businesses located in San Jose, California, including contract drafting, contract review, litigation, incorporation and formation services. 

The BEACH Program (Bronco Entrepreneurs Advisory Clinic Hours) at Santa Clara University offers free informational appointments to entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community. The appointment will be with teams of legal and business professionals partnered with SCU law and business students.

The Montgomery County Business Center MOVE Grant Program helps businesses offset some of the expenses related to the business’s first commercial lease in the County. 

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is offering grants that credit up to $8,000 to qualifying existing small businesses and non-residential property owners for CASp hiring costs and permit fees, until funds run out.