The Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change. Applications will open on March 14 at 9:00 am CT.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
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National Resources
American Express, Main Street Alliance
Backing Small Businesses
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Founders First CDC
Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant
The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees.
Audience: Small Business Owners
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
DoorDash
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Winter Round - 2024)
DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started a Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters.
Audience: Small Business Owners
Hidden Star
Galaxy Grant
Hidden Star's mission is to help women and minority entrepreneurs on their small business journeys. Enter for a chance to win their new $2,750 Galaxy Grant.
Audience: Small Business Owners