Small business grant opportunities may vary in availability throughout the year, but don't worry—even during slower months, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to explore. In fact, there are ongoing grant programs that accept applications on a rolling basis, providing you with a chance to secure funding whenever you're ready. To help you navigate these opportunities, we have compiled a list of grants due in July, along with a few extra options that remain consistently open.
East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program
Empire State Development is now accepting applications for the second round of the East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program. The program includes $3 million in funding to support largely minority-owned establishments. Individual grants can range from $5,000 to $50,000. To qualify, businesses must be located in designated areas of East Buffalo. The program has already provided $614,000 to 47 businesses after it launched last year in response to the mass shooting at a Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue. Applications are available now and are due by July 21.
Washington D.C. Small Medium Business Growth Fund
Washington D.C. is launching a new $2 million funding round of its Small Medium Business Growth Fund. The program aims to support businesses in specific industries like experimental retail, green innovation, health technology, and immersive entertainment. Eligible businesses can apply for grants of up to $100,000. Eligibility criteria includes having less than $15 million in annual revenue, fewer than 100 employees, and having a dedicated location. The application period closes on July 21.
Tennessee Department of Human Services Community Child Care Hub Pilot Grants
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is currently operating its Community Child Care Hub Pilot Grants program. The initiative includes $5 million dollars in funding, which will go to government agencies and nonprofit organizations that want to establish locally managed child care administrative hubs. These grants will not go directly to small businesses. But they can help local organizations work through the backlog of licensing paperwork and provide resources to newly established childcare businesses. Applications are available on the TDHS website now through July 28.
Franklin Chamber Foundation Capacity-Building Grants
The Chamber Foundation of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce in Indiana recently launched its Capacity-Building Grants program. The program is open to businesses with ten or fewer employees. The foundation plans to award 12 grants of $2,500 and is funded through economic development fees collected from companies with active tax abatement. The application period is open now through July 31.
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