Small Business Grants Available

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Small Business Grants Available

Once again, This is Finance Coach Elizabeth bringing you the most up-to-date on available grants. Please pray for me that I will be able to continue my work in providing financial information to the body of Christ. (www.ElizabethFelder.info)


Local and national corporations, government agencies, organizations and foundations that are giving away business grants.


American Express Philanthropic Program
American Express - one of the largest credit card companies in the world - gives away grants to non-profit organizations and corporations who focus on economic independence, leadership, community service, and cultural heritage.
Grant Amount: Varies
http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/csr.asp

Back Your Block
Back Your Block is a program funded and managed by Nike that gives away grants to non-profit organizations that are using sports, education, advocacy and/or mentoring as a tool to enhance their communities.
Grant Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
www.nikebackyourblock.com

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
This private foundation, founded by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife, provides millions in grant money every year to various non-profit organizations and communities. Occasionally, grant money is also given to for-profit small businesses who aim to assist in poverty, healthcare, education or technology.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.gatesfoundation.org

Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation gives grants to non-profit organizations and businesses in the Cleveland, Ohio area who specialize in areas such as youth development, education, and arts and culture.
Grant Amount: $5,000 - $120,000
www.clevelandfoundation.org/Grantmaking

Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation gives grants to organizations and businesses in the Dayton, Ohio area that create various opportunities for the community, and address pressing needs.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.daytonfoundation.org/how2app.html

E-Grants Initiative
This initiative was developed in 2002 by the U.S. government to improve government services to the public. Essentially, it's an online database of over 1,000 grant programs administered by the federal government. Not all, but many, are funding opportunties available to small businesses.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.grants.gov/search/search.do?fundActivity=BC&mode=CATSEARCH

FAA Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration provides business grants to help owners and operators of public airports. The grant funding can be used for construction, rehabilitation, master planning, noise compatibility plans, airfield lighting installation, land acquisition, and more.
Grant Amount: $12,000 - $35,000,000
www.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants/

FTA Grants
The Federal Transit Administration provides grants to transit authorities such as bus companies to help support public transportation. The funds can be used for planning, vehicle purchasing, facility construction, and more.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.fta.dot.gov/grants_financing.html

Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
This program gives grant money away every year to girls between the ages of 12 to 18. Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in entrepreneurship, and must show how they are making a difference in their communities and schools.
Grant Amount: $2,000
www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_...

HP Technology For Entrepreneurship Education Grant
This grant, funded by Hewlett-Packard, supports non-profit organizations that aim to empower micro businesses in underserved communities. The grant money is to be used to help educate low-income entrepreneurs, provide them with start-up assistance, and more.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/microenterprise/index.html

IBM Grants
IBM, also known as International Business Machines, offers several grants to communities and non-profit corporations who focus on education, adult training, workforce development, arts and culture, employee giving and more.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/index.shtml

Microsoft Technology Skills Program
This program, administered by software giant Microsoft, supports IT training and workforce development in urban and underserved communities. They give cash grants and software to non-profit community technology centers around the world.
Grant Amount: Up to $15,000
www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/US/CommunityInvestment...

MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES)This series is an annual competition for minority business owners sponsored by MillerCoors. Launched to encourage entrepreneurship in urban areas, the competition gives away business grants to applicants who submit the best business plans.
Grant Amount: $25,000 - $100,000
www.millercoorsmues.com

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
OSERS is a program within the U.S. Department of Education that focuses on improving the lives of people with disabilities - both young and old. They provide grants to companies and organizations that have similar goals.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/funding.html

Ohio Dept of Development
The Ohio Department of Development, funded by the state of Ohio, has several grant and loan programs for businesses in Ohio that need financial help with land/building acquisition, technology costs, equipment purchases, expansion, renovation, construction and more.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.development.ohio.gov/EDD/loans_grants.htm

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
OPIC is a U.S. government agency that helps companies invest overseas, and create economic development in new and emerging markets. They have a Small and Medium Enterprise Financing program that provides business grants to companies with annual revenues of $250 million or less.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.opic.gov

Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG) Program
This program provides grants to finance the development of small and emerging businesses in rural areas. The funds can be used for land acquisition, construction, renovation, technical assistance, project planning, and more.
Grant Amount: $25,000 - $100,000
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbeg.htm

U.S. Dept of Energy's Inventions and Innovation
This program offers financial support to individuals and small businesses who develop energy-saving concepts and ideas. Business grants are awarded to companies who stand out during their competitive process.
Grant Amount: $50,000 - $250,000
www1.eere.energy.gov/inventions/

Value-Added Producer Grants
This program, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides grants to farming businesses who focus on marketing value-added agricultural products and farm-based renewable energy.
Grant Amount: $50,000 - $300,000
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htm

Verizon Foundation Grants
Every year, Verizon gives away millions in grant money and non-cash resources to organizations that focus on education, literacy, domestic violence, Internet safety healthcare technology, healthcare accessibility, and more.
Grant Amount: $5,000 - $10,000
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/

VetFran Business Grant Fund
This fund, sponsored by the IFA Educational Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation, gives grant money to veterans who have been awarded a franchise through the IFA VetFran program. Applicants have to write a 500-word essay, and the grant money must be used for business development, education, training, etc.
Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
http://emarket.franchise.org/misc/VetFran_BusGrnt.pdf - About The Grant Fund
http://www.franchise.org/Veteran-Franchise.aspx - About The Franchise Initiative

Women's Business Center Program Grants
These grants, administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), provide funding to non-profit organizations to start community-based women's centers for business. The centers must assist women business owners with marketing, management, and finance.
Grant Amount: Varies
www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html

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