Business & Commerce Grants

Rural Utilities Service · $100K–$5M

Eligibility is broad: federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/county/city/township and special-district governments, for-profit organizations, and small businesses may apply. This USDA Rural Utilities Service Community Connect program funds broadband deployment (at least 100/20 Mbps) to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities lacking service, with awards of roughly $100,000 to $5 million. The award is large; note these programs commonly carry matching requirements, so confirm cost-share terms in the Application Guide.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $100K–$250K

This State Department (U.S. Mission to New Zealand) program funds Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs, a series of workshops advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), individuals, and public and private institutions of higher education. Each workshop averages roughly $100,000 to $250,000, and applicants may propose one or more. Eligibility is relatively broad among nonprofits, individuals, and educational institutions.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Amount varies

This USDA Rural Business Development Grant is open only to rural public bodies/government entities, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit entities (including nonprofit rural cooperatives and institutions of higher education) serving rural areas; for-profit entities, individuals, and individual businesses are explicitly not eligible. It funds business and community economic-development and job-creation projects through two categories (business opportunity and business enterprise grants). Specific award amounts are not stated in this listing.

Rural Utilities Service · $50K–$750K

This USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant has broad eligibility: state, county, city/township, and special-district governments; federally recognized tribes; public and private higher education institutions; 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits; small businesses; and for-profit organizations may apply. It funds telecommunications equipment and technology to expand distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas, with awards of roughly $50,000 to $750,000. Note that DLT grants generally require applicant matching funds, so confirm cost-share requirements in the FY2026 Application Guide.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $0–$100K

Eligible applicants are limited to domestic nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education serving as Microenterprise Development Organizations. This USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program funds training and technical assistance for microloan borrowers and rural micro entrepreneurs, with awards up to about $100,000. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible to apply.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $50K–$500K

Eligible applicants are limited to domestic nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education that act as Microenterprise Development Organizations. This USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides loans and grants to capitalize a revolving fund for microloans supporting rural microenterprise startups and growth, with grant amounts up to roughly $500,000. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible applicants.

U.S. Mission to Jordan · $200K–$500K

The U.S. Embassy in Amman funds a program to help Jordanian entrepreneurs invest in the U.S. market through SelectUSA programs. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, educational institutions, civil society/NGOs) and public/private educational institutions based in the United States or Jordan; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $500,000. Applications must be emailed to ammangrants@state.gov (not via grants.gov), and the deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $10K–$100K

The U.S. Mission to New Zealand invites proposals to advance U.S.-New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties through capacity-building programs in areas like science cooperation, biotechnology, space, and shared democratic values. Eligible applicants are nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, and independent school districts. Awards range from about $10,000 to $100,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Kuwait · $5K–$25K

Eligibility is limited to Kuwait-based applicants: registered not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and individuals based in Kuwait; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only Kuwait-registered organizations or Kuwait-based individuals will be considered. The U.S. Embassy Kuwait small grants program funds public diplomacy projects across themes such as education, culture, and civil society, with awards from about $5,000 up to $25,000. This requires Kuwait registration/residency and does not fit U.S.-based applicants. The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. Mission to New Zealand · $10K–$50K

The U.S. Mission to New Zealand invites proposals to advance U.S.-Cook Islands and U.S.-Niue maritime cooperation and economic and cultural ties, with projects encouraged to build local capacity. Eligible applicants are nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and public and private institutions of higher education. Awards range from about $10,000 to $50,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. Mission to Bolivia · $40K

The U.S. Mission to Bolivia funds ScaleUp Bolivia, a program to help informal Bolivian businesses formalize and adopt modern (including U.S.-based) business practices. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The award is a fixed $40,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

Small Business Administration · $1–$180K

The SBA Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program funds organizations to provide outreach, technical assistance, and support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR applications and awards. Eligible applicants may be a public or private entity, organization, or individual, but must be endorsed by the state governor as the only approved applicant from that state, and must be located in one of a specific list of states and territories. Awards run up to about $180,000. The single-applicant-per-state endorsement and the limited list of eligible states make this very narrow.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $10K–$2M

This USDA Rural Development program (MPPEP-4) provides competitive grants to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, available to producer-owned cooperatives, tribes, and tribal entities. Awards range from $10,000 (equipment-only projects) up to $2 million (processing expansion projects). Cost share is required, including a 50 percent match on the project cost for processing expansion projects, with funding sources verified before award. Applicants outside the named eligible categories cannot apply.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $0

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.

DOC 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.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $1.5K–$500K

REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application. Contact State Energy Coordinators with questions: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · $1.5K–$500K

REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.Contact State Energy Coordinators with questions: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf