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Bunker Labs

Grants and accelerator support for veteran-owned startups and small businesses.

Seattle Griot Project

The Kwanzaa festival, held from December 29th to 31st at 2656 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, welcomes all with daily hours from 10 am to 7 pm. This free, 3-day public event prioritizes unity, self-determination, and cooperative economics within the Black community. Activities encompass small business showcases, enlightening financial literacy workshops, valuable tech training, cultural performances, and interviews for marketing. The event aims to empower, encourage entrepreneurship, bridge education gaps, and promote collaboration.

California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)

California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) offers grants, incentives, and financial assistance for small businesses, startups, and economic development projects in CA.

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank)

The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) provides loan guarantees to small businesses, including those owned by veterans, disabled veterans, and businesses in low-wealth communities, to encourage economic growth.

State Treasurer's Office

CPCFA acts as a conduit issuer in the transaction. The bonds are issued to raise capital for revenue-generating projects where the funds are used by the borrower to make payments to investors. The conduit financing is typically backed by either the borrower's credit or monies pledged to the project by outside investors. If the project fails and goes into default, it is solely the borrower's responsibility to repay the bondholders. Eligible Facilities The following types of projects are eligible for financing: Provides financing to California business, irrespective of company size, for the acquisition, construction or installation or qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities  Provides financing to California businesses that meet the size standards set forth in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations or are an eligible small business, which is defined as 500 employees or less, including affiliates, for the acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities. Final determination of eligibility is based upon opinion of Bond Counsel and Tax Counsel pursuant to Federal Tax Laws. Types of projects, which may qualify for tax-exempt bond financing, include: Curbside collection facilities, Recycling facilities, Composting facilities, Materials recovery facilities, Transfer station Landfills, Waste-to-energy facilities, Qualified solid waste or hazardous waste disposal projects Waste recovery facilities, Water Furnishing Facilities, Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Potential Uses of Bond Proceeds: Buildings and equipment Machinery and furnishings Land Costs of architects, engineers, attorneys and permits Costs of bond issuance Federal Eligibility Requirements Restrictions on use of proceeds: 95% of proceeds must be used for the defined project 2% of bond proceeds can be used for costs of issuance 25% of bond proceeds can be used for land costs in certain cases A public Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing must be held before the bonds are issued To acquire an existing building, a minimum of 15% of the bond proceeds must be used to renovate the building The average life of the bond issue cannot exceed 120% of the weighted average of the estimated useful life of the assets being financed. Prospective borrowers should contact bond counsel to help determine if a proposed project qualifies under federal law. Financing is performed in conjunction with allocation from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC). The allocation is required by federal tax law for private activity tax-exempt bonds to be issued. CPCFA Fees: Application Fee: .0005 (1/20 of 1%) of total application amount, not to exceed $5,000. Payable with initial application.  Administrative Fees: .002 (2/10 of 1%) of total amount of bonds issued utilizing volume cap allocation, minus the application fee. Please see the CPCFA Bond Program website for additional fees which may apply to the financing.  

Capital One Foundation

Invests in workforce development, small business support, and financial well-being in underserved communities.

Center for Rural Affairs

Micro-enterprise development and small business support in rural areas

Hip Hop is Green

Hip Hop is Green will host the first annual, free-of-cost, Cherry Street Block Party: a one-day community celebration on September 6, 2025 on East Cherry Street between 24th and 26th Avenues. The purpose of the Cherry Street Block Party is to build community and social cohesion for local organizations, artists, chefs, and small businesses who focus on uplifting and empowering Black and Brown families in Seattle’s Central District. The CD is Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood and has faced ongoing waves of gentrification. Luckily, there is a growing community movement to reclaim the CD as a hub for Black culture and resilience. Hip Hop is Green will produce the event, working collaboratively with a roster of 16+ partner organizations. Programming will include food demos and samples, wellness workshops, booths with information about community programs, and live performances. This project will be completed by October 31, 2025.

City of Chicago

The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund invests in commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest, and West sides, funding small businesses and community projects.

Canandaigua

Small Business

City of Detroit

The City of Detroit provides grants to nonprofits, small businesses, and neighborhood organizations for neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, commercial corridor development, and community programs benefiting Detroit residents.

Geneva

Small Business

City of Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis provides grants to neighborhood organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses for neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, commercial district vitality, and community programming benefiting Minneapolis residents.

North Tonawanda

Small Business

North Tonawanda

Small Business

Olean

Small Business

Salamanca

Small Business

National Institutes of Health

-Purpose. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to facilitate collaborative research, involving behavioral scientists and investigators with expertise in molecular biology and/or genomics, which addresses questions about basic mechanisms of behavior in animal models. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend on the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. -Eligible institutions/organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity; Small Business; and For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business).

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT)

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) offers grants, incentives, and financial assistance for small businesses, startups, and economic development projects in CO.

Peace Peloton

The Columbia City Night Market Holiday Series will bring neighbors together for two vibrant community events on November 15 and December 20, 2025. As a trusted South Seattle mainstay, the Market strengthens small businesses, prioritizes Black- and BIPOC-owned vendors, and provides a joyful, inclusive space where art, music, food, and culture thrive. With four years of proven impact, the Night Market drives critical holiday revenue for local merchants while fostering equity and belonging. The anticipated project completion date is January 31, 2026.

Small Business Administration

<p>The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. Only an application from the states of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio that have experience in managing a robust state-wide or nationwide cyber training program will be considered for funding via this announcement.</p>

Small Business Administration

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. Only an application from the states of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio that have experience in managing a robust state-wide or nationwide cyber training program will be considered for funding via this announcement.

National Institutes of Health

Purpose. The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is a framework to enhance cooperative activities among the NIH Office of the Director and 15 NIH Institutes and Centers that support research on the nervous system. This FOA is released in affiliation with the Neuroscience Blueprint, with Institutes and Centers participating independently, and with participation by Institutes that are not part of the Neuroscience Blueprint. Institutes that are not part of the Blueprint are also participating. Optimal use of informatics tools (e.g., tools for analyzing data, etc.) and resources (e.g., databases, data sets, etc.) depend upon explicit understandings of concepts related to the data upon which they compute. This is typically accomplished by a tool or resource adopting a formal controlled vocabulary and ontology. For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), an ontology is defined as a controlled vocabulary that describes objects and the relationships between those objects in a formal way. Generally, an ontology has a grammar that allows the terms of the vocabulary to express something meaningful to the biomedical researcher. In an effort to advance the use of powerful informatics approaches in biomedical research, this FOA solicits Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to develop an ontology that will make it possible for software to understand how two or more existing data sets relate to each other. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. However, it is anticipated that most of the awards will be for limited amounts ($100,000 to $200,000 direct costs per year) and for short periods of time (2-3 years). It is not likely that these R01s will be renewed. Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization). Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct. Renewals and Resubmissions. Applicants may submit a resubmission application, but such application must include an Introduction addressing the previous peer review critique (Summary Statement). Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application. Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials. General Information. For general information on SF424 (R and R) Application and Electronic Submission, see these Web sites: SF424 (R and R) Application and Electronic Submission Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm General information on Electronic Submission of Grant Applications: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/ Hearing Impaired. Telecommunications for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 301-451-0088. Technical Assistance Workshop. A technical assistance workshop is planned on October 18 to answer questions about this FOA. Participants can attend the meeting in person at the Natcher Auditorium on the NIH Campus or can participate via a videocast. Registration for the meeting and additional information can be found at http://www.nbirn.net . Special Submission/Receipt Date(s): January 18, 2008, September 18, 2008, January 21, 2009, and September 21, 2009 Special Review convened by CSR

DC Department of Small & Local Business Development

Provides grants, technical assistance, and certification programs for small businesses in Washington DC, with focus on Certified Business Enterprises.