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Grants

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

Emergency Grants

The Merchants Fund (with City of Philadelphia Dept. of Commerce)
State(s): PA

Up to $20,000 for Philadelphia small/micro businesses (<$1.5M revenue) hit by a qualifying disruptive event (fire, disaster, vandalism, utility failure, disruptive public works).

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

MN PROMISE Act Grant Program (Round 2)

State of Minnesota (DEED), via Neighborhood Development Center / Minnesota Initiative Foundations
State(s): MN

MN PROMISE Act Grant Program is a state-funded initiative designed to support small businesses in eligible areas of Minneapolis and Saint Paul through grants that promote long-term stability, recovery, and growth. State-funded grants of $10,000–$50,000 for under-resourced small businesses/nonprofits (revenue up to $750,000) for working capital, payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, and equipment.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

Workforce Development Training Fund – Business Training Grants

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
State(s): WY

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.

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

CDA Business Development Grant Program

Commercial Development Authority, City of Jacksonville, AL
State(s): AL

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

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

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