Loans & Grants

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

Local government loan/grant programs
Georgia

Columbus Georgia

Columbus Georgia Grants

Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small biz, hospitality and non-profits). Grants up to $40,000.

Area served: Columbus, Georgia
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Maryland

State of Maryland

Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund

This is an evolving loan fund, which supports small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional loans or financing. This specific program will grant priority to businesses in Baltimore City and rural regions across the state. 

Area served: Maryland
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Georgia

Chatham County

Chatham County Small Business Grants

Must be a business affected by COVID-19 with less than 100 employees and located in unincorporated Chatham County. Grants up to $25,000.

Area served: Chatham County, Georgia
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Delaware

State of Delaware

Site Readiness Fund

The Site Readiness Fund provides grants, loans or other economic assistance to qualified businesses or local governments based in Delaware that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving commercial, industrial sites that are readily available to businesses.

Area served: Delaware
Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Florida

The City of Orlando

Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program

The Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program (FSARP) is designed to revitalize business corridors and abandoned buildings within the city limits through funding for building façade, site improvements, and/or building reuse improvements. The FSARP is designed as a forgivable loan program. Awards made to properties will encourage reuse of vacant or underutilized properties, improve appearance, and support the long-term viability of the city.



Area served: Orlando, Florida
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

Verizon

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

Give your business amazing opportunities for free. Join the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to access free courses, events and more. Plus, right now small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants. 

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Application deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Government loan/grant programs
National

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
Government loan/grant programs
National

Central Council: Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Rescue Small Business Relief program

Tribal citizens who are small business owners and have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for up to $5,000. Funds to be used for business and/or recovery-related expenses.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, December 29, 2023
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

DoorDash

Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2023)

DoorDash is awarding $10,000 grants available for selected restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes. Restaurants must have a brick & mortar location.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Boundless Futures Foundation

2023 EmpowHer Grant Application

EmpowHer grants support women who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. Grantees will have access to financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professionals who can advise on business focus, next steps, and longer-range planning.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023