Small businesses physically located in the city of Columbus (three options - small biz, hospitality and non-profits). Grants up to $40,000.
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
Area served: Columbus, Georgia Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs, Government loan/grant programs
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
Local government loan/grant programs, Government loan/grant programs
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
