West Virginia is proud to offer grant assistance to small businesses looking to enter or expand in the global marketplace. Through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), applicants may receive up to $15,000 in funding. Apply today to strengthen your business finances.

The Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Grant program provides small business owners with marketing resources and tools to expand their brand, connect with new audiences and achieve lasting success. Grant recipients will receive a complimentary advertising schedule and a free 30-second commercial, as well as support from local media experts, on-demand educational resources, opportunities to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and more.

The Small Business Improvement Fund provides grants to tenants and owners of commercial and industrial properties in designated Chicago TIF districts to cover permanent building improvements and repairs. Grants cover 30–90% of remodeling costs, up to $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties, and do not need to be repaid.

Rolling applications: open monthly by TIF district. Check website for current windows.

This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses for up to $15,000.

The Business Assistance Program (BAP) is a matching grant program designed to encourage small businesses to locate, expand or redevelop in the City of Orlando. The program requires eligible business owners to pay 50 percent of the fees assessed against the business, while the program fund pays the remaining 50 percent up to $20,000.

Long-standing small businesses in San Francisco can join the Registry for recognition, marketing and business help, and grants. The business must have operated in San Francisco for 30 years or more, had no break in SF operations for more than 2 years, contributed to San Francisco's history or identity and also be committed to keeping its history alive.