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federal 30 programs

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Grant

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Funds high-risk, high-reward energy technology breakthroughs that could reshape energy use

Commerce Scaling Startups Program

US Department of Commerce

Support for startups with international market potential

DHS SBIR/STTR Program

Department of Homeland Security

R&D funding for technologies that address homeland security challenges

DOE Small Business Vouchers

Department of Energy

Access to DOE labs for clean energy technology development

DOE State Energy Program Grants

Department of Energy

Supports state-level clean energy and energy efficiency projects through formula grants

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program

Department of Energy

Funds energy efficiency improvements for low-income households through local service providers

DOT SBIR Program

Department of Transportation

Funds R&D to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability of U.S. transportation systems

EDA Build to Scale Program

Economic Development Administration

Accelerates high-growth entrepreneurship ecosystems to scale innovative companies

EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance

Economic Development Administration

Flexible funding to help communities adapt to sudden economic disruptions and downturns

EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance

Economic Development Administration

Supports development of regional comprehensive economic development strategies

EDA Public Works Grant

Economic Development Administration

Infrastructure improvements for economically distressed communities

EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants

Environmental Protection Agency

Support for environmental projects in disadvantaged communities

EPA SBIR/STTR Program

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Funds early-stage environmental technology R&D with commercial and regulatory potential

HHS Health Innovation Fund

Health & Human Services

Support for digital health and care delivery innovations

HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Supports transformation of distressed neighborhoods into sustainable mixed-income communities

HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Flexible federal funding for community development and economic development activities

HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Loan guarantee program enabling large-scale economic development and housing projects

MEP Matching Funds Program

Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Matching funds for manufacturing technology upgrades

NASA SBIR Program

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Develops high-tech innovations aligned with NASA mission priorities for commercial use

NIST SBIR Program

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Supports small businesses developing novel measurement and manufacturing technologies

NIST Small Business Innovation Vouchers

National Institute of Standards & Technology

Access to NIST expertise and facilities for technical challenges

NSF I-Corps Program

National Science Foundation

Lean startup training and commercialization support for researchers

SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative

Small Business Administration

Free executive-level entrepreneurship training with access to networks, contracts, and capital

SBA Growth Accelerators Fund

Small Business Administration

Competitive awards for accelerators and incubators serving underserved entrepreneurs

SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant

Small Business Innovation Research

Supports early-stage R&D projects with commercial potential

USDA Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan

USDA Rural Development

Federal loan guarantees to rural businesses to improve economic and environmental climate

USDA ReConnect Broadband Program

USDA Rural Development

Funds broadband infrastructure deployment in rural areas lacking sufficient access

USDA Rural Business Development Grant

USDA Rural Development

Support for businesses in rural communities

USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG)

USDA Rural Development

Facilitates technical assistance and training for small rural businesses

USDA Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)

USDA Rural Development

Helps agricultural producers develop value-added products and expand marketing opportunities

industry 20 programs

Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness

National Association of Manufacturers

Support for manufacturers adopting automation and advanced tech

AgTech Innovation Grant

USDA Agricultural Innovation Center

Support for technology improving agricultural productivity and sustainability

BARDA Broad Agency Announcement

Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

Funds advanced development of vaccines, drugs, diagnostics for public health emergencies

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean Energy Grant

Department of Energy

BIL-funded grants for next-generation clean energy infrastructure and technology deployment

Clean Energy Accelerator

Clean Energy Finance Authority

Financing for clean energy and sustainability ventures

Construction Safety Innovation

National Safety Council

Funding for construction companies improving worker safety through technology

DHS Cybersecurity Innovation SBIR

Department of Homeland Security CISA

R&D funding for cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies protecting critical infrastructure

DOE Loan Programs Office Clean Energy

Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

Loan guarantees for first-of-kind or innovative clean energy projects and facilities

Digital Health Innovation Grant

Healthcare Innovation Alliance

Grants for digital health startups improving patient outcomes

EdTech Venture Fund

Education Innovation Fund

Investment for education technology companies

IES Education Innovation and Research Grant

Institute of Education Sciences

Federal funding for developing, validating, and scaling educational technology innovations

NIH SBIR/STTR Biomedical Innovation

National Institutes of Health

Premier federal funding for biomedical small businesses at early R&D stages

NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education Grant

National Science Foundation

Improves undergraduate STEM learning through innovative curriculum and technology solutions

NSF Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace Grant

National Science Foundation

Advances scientific foundations of cybersecurity for safe and trustworthy digital systems

National AgTech Innovation Challenge

USDA / Private Foundation Consortium

Competitive grant challenge for startups deploying technology to improve farm productivity

Professional Services Digital Transformation

Professional Services Council

Grants for professional services firms adopting digital workflows and AI

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Small Business Administration

Recovery grants for pandemic-impacted food service businesses

Retail Modernization Fund

National Retail Federation

Grants for retailers adopting omnichannel and digital technologies

Tech Startup Accelerator Fund

National Tech Council

Funding and mentorship for early-stage tech startups

USDA NIFA Agricultural Technology Grant

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Research and development funding for technology solutions in food and agriculture systems

sba 10 programs

SBA 504 Loan Program

Small Business Administration

Long-term fixed-rate financing for major assets

SBA 7(a) Loan Program

Small Business Administration

General-purpose small business loans for working capital, equipment, real estate

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

Small Business Administration

Set-aside contracts and business development for disadvantaged entrepreneurs

SBA Community Advantage Loan

Small Business Administration

Loans for businesses in underserved markets

SBA Disaster Loan Program

Small Business Administration

Low-interest disaster recovery loans for physical or economic injury

SBA Export Working Capital Program

Small Business Administration

Working capital loans for exporters

SBA HUBZone Certification

Small Business Administration

Set-aside contracts for businesses in historically underutilized zones

SBA Microloan Program

Small Business Administration

Small loans for startups and underserved entrepreneurs

SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center

Small Business Administration

Business training and grants for veteran entrepreneurs

SBA Women-Owned Small Business Program

Small Business Administration

Set-aside contracts and preferential procurement for women-owned businesses

special 10 programs

Amber Grant for Women

WomensNet

Monthly grants for women entrepreneurs

Faith-Based Community Development

HUD Office of Faith-Based Initiatives

Grants for faith-based organizations serving communities

FedEx Small Business Grant

FedEx

Annual contest with cash prizes and FedEx services for small businesses

IFundWomen Grant

IFundWomen

Crowdfunding platform with monthly grants for women entrepreneurs

LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise Certification Grant

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Support and supplier diversity opportunities for LGBTQ+ businesses

Minority Business Development Agency Grant

US Department of Commerce MBDA

Grants and technical assistance for minority-owned businesses

Native American Business Development

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Economic development support for Native American businesses

Rural Business Investment Program

USDA Rural Development

Equity investment for rural businesses with growth potential

Social Enterprise Accelerator

Echoing Green

Fellowship and funding for social entrepreneurs

Veteran Business Fund

StreetShares Foundation

Grants and loans for veteran-owned small businesses

state 30 programs

AZ Innovation Challenge Grant

Arizona Commerce Authority

Competitive funding for high-growth technology companies expanding in Arizona

AZ Small Business Capital Access Program

Arizona Commerce Authority

Loan loss reserve fund enabling banks to make loans to Arizona small businesses

CO Advanced Industries Grant

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Accelerate commercialization of innovations in CO advanced industry sectors

California Small Business Loan Guarantee

California Infrastructure Bank

Loan guarantees to increase access to capital for CA small businesses

Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Tax credits and wage subsidies for businesses that create jobs in rural Colorado

Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Grants for workforce development and infrastructure in Florida

Georgia Small Business Lending Facility

Invest Georgia

Loans for creditworthy GA businesses unable to secure traditional financing

IN Economic Development Corporation Grant

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Performance-based incentives for companies creating quality jobs and capital investment in Indiana

IN Regional Cities Initiative Fund

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Funds transformational quality-of-place investments in Indiana regional cities

Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund

Illinois DCEO

Emergency bridge loans for Illinois small businesses

MD Small Business Development Financing Authority Loan

Maryland Department of Commerce

Loan guarantees and direct financing for Maryland small businesses unable to secure bank loans

MD TEDCO Startup Maryland Grant

Maryland Technology Development Corporation

Seed and early-stage funding for Maryland technology startups with high growth potential

MI Business Development Program

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Performance-based grants and loans for businesses creating quality jobs in Michigan

MI Pure Michigan Business Connect Grant

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Connects Michigan small businesses with large corporate supply chains

MN Job Creation Fund

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Performance-based incentive for businesses creating quality jobs and capital investment in MN

MN Small Business Relief Grant

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Direct relief grants for Minnesota small businesses experiencing economic disruption

Massachusetts Small Business Matching Grant

Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp

Matching grants for underserved small businesses in Massachusetts

NJ EDA Small Business Improvement Grant

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Matching grants for NJ small businesses making physical or operational improvements

NJ Founders & Funders Program

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Connects NJ tech startups with early-stage investors and provides milestone-based funding

New York Excelsior Jobs Program

Empire State Development

Tax credits for businesses creating jobs in strategic industries

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center

NC Rural Center

Grants and loans for businesses in rural North Carolina

Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher

Ohio Department of Development

Reimbursement for employee training programs in Ohio

Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tax Credit

PA Department of Revenue

Tax incentives for manufacturers investing in Pennsylvania

TN FastTrack Job Training Assistance

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Customized employee training assistance for Tennessee companies creating new jobs

TN Small Business Innovation Research Match

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

State match for Tennessee SBIR/STTR award recipients to accelerate commercialization

Texas Enterprise Fund

Texas Economic Development

Incentive fund for high-impact business projects in Texas

VA Small Business Financing Authority Loan

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority

State-backed loans for VA businesses unable to secure conventional bank financing

Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Customized workforce training reimbursement per job created or retained in Virginia

WA Clean Technology Seed Fund

Washington Clean Technology Alliance

Seed capital for early-stage cleantech companies in Washington State

WA Small Business Flex Fund

Washington State Department of Commerce

Low-interest loans for WA small businesses affected by economic disruption