Loans & Grants

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

Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund

SOAR Fund

The Southern Opportunity And Resilience (SOAR) Fund provides flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across the south and southeast to help them navigate and rebuild from the Covid-19 economic crisis. Sign up to learn more and be the first to be notified when applications are open.

Area served: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits

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

James City County

James City County Small Business Relief Grant

Existing businesses located in James City County are eligible to apply. Must be locally or regionally owned and have less than 20 employees. Grants up to $15,000.

Area served: James City County, Virginia
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Newport News

Newport News Microenterprise Grant

Micro Enterprise must be within Newport and will have five or fewer employees. Not-for-profit businesses, organizations and entities are not eligible for this program. The business owners must be low to moderate income or the business must be located in a low to moderate-income area at the time of application. Grants for $500-$3500.

Area served: Newport, Virginia
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Virginia

Prince William County Department of Economic Development

Prince William County, VA Small Business Grant

Prince William County, VA is offering a "Restore Retail" Grant program for up to $25K per grant.

Area served: Prince William County, Virginia
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

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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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
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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

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
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

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
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Ladies Who Launch

Launch Program

Ladies Who Launch is providing funding and resources to women and non-binary small business owners in the consumer packed goods (CPG) industry. Winners will receive a $10,000 grant, six months of tailored small business education, and one-on-one mentorship from industry experts.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023