Loans & Grants

List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.

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California

California Office of the Small Business Advocate

California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is funded by the State of California and administered by the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The program provides competitive micro grants of $2,500 to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. This program will be implemented by County organizations or nonprofits working on their behalf.

For application details and updates specific to the program available in your county, please contact the organizations listed. Applications start February 14.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Maryland

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)

BGE Energizing Small Business Grants

Grant funding available to small businesses in central Maryland. Preference will be given to minority-owned and woman-owned businesses.

Area served: Central Maryland, Maryland
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, March 24, 2023
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New York

New York State

Empire State Development Corp.’s COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program

Individual businesses can apply for tax credits of up to $25,000, which may cover up to half of qualified, pandemic-related expenses. Qualifying expenses include supplies or upgrades related to health and safety, including disinfectants, new HVAC equipment, touchless kiosks, and outdoor-space expansions. 

Area served: New York
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
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Corporate loan/grant programs
Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Mastercard

The Catalyst Fund

In partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Hello Alice, Mastercard is awarding $5K grants to Black entrepreneurs based in Atlanta, Birmingham, Dayton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. to help them achieve their next milestone.

Area served: Atlanta, Birmingham, Dayton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Missouri

Missouri's Early Care & Education Connections

Innovation Start-up

Start-up funding opportunity available for childcare providers. The amount of funding is dependent upon the facility capacity, traditional and/or non-traditional hours of operation, and a commitment in matching funds or in-kind contributions to support the new child care program.

Area served: Missouri
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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National Resources

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Verizon

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

In partnership with LISC, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has committed $1M in small business grants for 2023.  


To unlock the application for the current round of grant funding, register on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, complete any combination of two courses, coaching events, and community events, and apply by May 12, 2023*.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Friday, May 12, 2023
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U.S. Department of the Treasury

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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PepsiCo

Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program

PepsiCo invites all Jefas to step into the spotlight and apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program. Besides getting expert one-on-one coaching and resources, the first 40 Latina small business owners to complete the eight-week consultation curriculum of the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program will receive an exclusive Jefa-Owned neon sign in honor of your hustle - for everyone to see.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Latinas in Tech Summit

Latinas in Tech Startup Competition

Non-dilutive cash prizes of $30k, $20k, and $10k available to Latina-founded startups.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, March 24, 2023
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Google for Startups Initiative

Black Founder's Fund

Provides $150,000 non-dilutive cash awards, mentors and training to help Black entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses in the US.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, March 26, 2023
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