Business & Commerce Grants
4 open opportunities. Open federal grants funding business and commerce initiatives, each with a plain-English eligibility summary, deadline, and award amount.
FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Due Sep 30, 2026DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies
This NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Broad Agency Announcement invites applications for special projects aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission. Eligibility is broad and includes higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, though eligibility for a given activity depends on NOAA's statutory authority. Federal organizations are generally outside the scope. No award amount is provided, and as a BAA this describes a general framework rather than a single defined award; review the announcement for specifics.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+3 more2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Due May 1, 2028DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $15K–$75K
Open to individuals (as legal entities), commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, universities, and nonprofits; federal agencies and employees can't apply, and projects must be conducted in Alaska. Funds marine workforce training, seafood-safety and management education, fishing innovation, and consumer outreach. Awards are small, roughly $15,000–$75,000.
IndividualsSmall businessGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 moreRenewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
No deadline listedRural Business-Cooperative Service · $1.5K–$500K
Open to agricultural producers, the USDA REAP program funds renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, with awards ranging from about $1,500 up to $500,000. Eligibility is limited to agricultural producers (and, under the broader REAP program, certain rural small businesses), so general applicants and urban organizations typically do not qualify. Review the application package and contact a State Energy Coordinator for required forms and current terms.
Small businessLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRenewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
No deadline listedRural Business-Cooperative Service · $1.5K–$500K
USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program (REAP) funds agricultural producers for renewable energy and efficiency projects, with awards ranging from about $1,500 to $500,000. Eligibility is limited to agricultural producers rather than nonprofits or businesses generally, and applicants should contact their State Energy Coordinator for full application requirements.
Small businessLarge awardNarrow eligibility
What business & commerce grants are available?
UseGrants currently lists 4 open business & commerce grant opportunities, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals, normalized into one place.
Who can apply for business & commerce grants?
Eligibility varies by program — business & commerce grants on UseGrants include opportunities open to nonprofits, small businesses, researchers, schools and universities, and local or tribal governments. Each listing spells out who qualifies in plain English so you can check fit before applying.
Where do these business & commerce grants come from and how current are they?
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