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Block Foundation

Supports economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and small business growth in underserved communities.

Boston Main Streets Foundation

Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 supporting small businesses and commercial district revitalization in designated Main Streets districts across Boston neighborhoods.

City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

Funding for community organizations and small businesses pursuing neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, and economic development projects in Boston.

Bunker Labs

Grants and accelerator support for veteran-owned startups and small businesses.

Seattle Griot Project

The Kwanzaa festival, held from December 29th to 31st at 2656 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, welcomes all with daily hours from 10 am to 7 pm. This free, 3-day public event prioritizes unity, self-determination, and cooperative economics within the Black community. Activities encompass small business showcases, enlightening financial literacy workshops, valuable tech training, cultural performances, and interviews for marketing. The event aims to empower, encourage entrepreneurship, bridge education gaps, and promote collaboration.

California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)

California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) offers grants, incentives, and financial assistance for small businesses, startups, and economic development projects in CA.

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank)

The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) provides loan guarantees to small businesses, including those owned by veterans, disabled veterans, and businesses in low-wealth communities, to encourage economic growth.

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (iBank)

Provides the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, Climate Catalyst Fund, and infrastructure financing for businesses.

State Treasurer's Office

CPCFA acts as a conduit issuer in the transaction. The bonds are issued to raise capital for revenue-generating projects where the funds are used by the borrower to make payments to investors. The conduit financing is typically backed by either the borrower's credit or monies pledged to the project by outside investors. If the project fails and goes into default, it is solely the borrower's responsibility to repay the bondholders. Eligible Facilities The following types of projects are eligible for financing: Provides financing to California business, irrespective of company size, for the acquisition, construction or installation or qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities  Provides financing to California businesses that meet the size standards set forth in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations or are an eligible small business, which is defined as 500 employees or less, including affiliates, for the acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities. Final determination of eligibility is based upon opinion of Bond Counsel and Tax Counsel pursuant to Federal Tax Laws. Types of projects, which may qualify for tax-exempt bond financing, include: Curbside collection facilities, Recycling facilities, Composting facilities, Materials recovery facilities, Transfer station Landfills, Waste-to-energy facilities, Qualified solid waste or hazardous waste disposal projects Waste recovery facilities, Water Furnishing Facilities, Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Potential Uses of Bond Proceeds: Buildings and equipment Machinery and furnishings Land Costs of architects, engineers, attorneys and permits Costs of bond issuance Federal Eligibility Requirements Restrictions on use of proceeds: 95% of proceeds must be used for the defined project 2% of bond proceeds can be used for costs of issuance 25% of bond proceeds can be used for land costs in certain cases A public Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing must be held before the bonds are issued To acquire an existing building, a minimum of 15% of the bond proceeds must be used to renovate the building The average life of the bond issue cannot exceed 120% of the weighted average of the estimated useful life of the assets being financed. Prospective borrowers should contact bond counsel to help determine if a proposed project qualifies under federal law. Financing is performed in conjunction with allocation from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC). The allocation is required by federal tax law for private activity tax-exempt bonds to be issued. CPCFA Fees: Application Fee: .0005 (1/20 of 1%) of total application amount, not to exceed $5,000. Payable with initial application.  Administrative Fees: .002 (2/10 of 1%) of total amount of bonds issued utilizing volume cap allocation, minus the application fee. Please see the CPCFA Bond Program website for additional fees which may apply to the financing.  

State Treasurer's Office

CPCFA acts as a conduit issuer in the transaction. The bonds are issued to raise capital for revenue-generating projects where the funds are used by the borrower to make payments to investors. The conduit financing is typically backed by either the borrower's credit or monies pledged to the project by outside investors. If the project fails and goes into default, it is solely the borrower's responsibility to repay the bondholders. Eligible Facilities The following types of projects are eligible for financing: Provides financing to California business, irrespective of company size, for the acquisition, construction or installation or qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities  Provides financing to California businesses that meet the size standards set forth in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations or are an eligible small business, which is defined as 500 employees or less, including affiliates, for the acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, waste disposal, and resource recovery facilities. Final determination of eligibility is based upon opinion of Bond Counsel and Tax Counsel pursuant to Federal Tax Laws. Types of projects, which may qualify for tax-exempt bond financing, include: Curbside collection facilities, Recycling facilities, Composting facilities, Materials recovery facilities, Transfer station Landfills, Waste-to-energy facilities, Qualified solid waste or hazardous waste disposal projects Waste recovery facilities, Water Furnishing Facilities, Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Potential Uses of Bond Proceeds: Buildings and equipment Machinery and furnishings Land Costs of architects, engineers, attorneys and permits Costs of bond issuance Federal Eligibility Requirements Restrictions on use of proceeds: 95% of proceeds must be used for the defined project 2% of bond proceeds can be used for costs of issuance 25% of bond proceeds can be used for land costs in certain cases A public Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing must be held before the bonds are issued To acquire an existing building, a minimum of 15% of the bond proceeds must be used to renovate the building The average life of the bond issue cannot exceed 120% of the weighted average of the estimated useful life of the assets being financed. Prospective borrowers should contact bond counsel to help determine if a proposed project qualifies under federal law. Financing is performed in conjunction with allocation from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC). The allocation is required by federal tax law for private activity tax-exempt bonds to be issued. CPCFA Fees: Application Fee: .0005 (1/20 of 1%) of total application amount, not to exceed $5,000. Payable with initial application.  Administrative Fees: .002 (2/10 of 1%) of total amount of bonds issued utilizing volume cap allocation, minus the application fee. Please see the CPCFA Bond Program website for additional fees which may apply to the financing.  

Capital One Foundation

Invests in workforce development, small business support, and financial well-being in underserved communities.

Center for Rural Affairs

Micro-enterprise development and small business support in rural areas

Hip Hop is Green

Hip Hop is Green will host the first annual, free-of-cost, Cherry Street Block Party: a one-day community celebration on September 6, 2025 on East Cherry Street between 24th and 26th Avenues. The purpose of the Cherry Street Block Party is to build community and social cohesion for local organizations, artists, chefs, and small businesses who focus on uplifting and empowering Black and Brown families in Seattle’s Central District. The CD is Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood and has faced ongoing waves of gentrification. Luckily, there is a growing community movement to reclaim the CD as a hub for Black culture and resilience. Hip Hop is Green will produce the event, working collaboratively with a roster of 16+ partner organizations. Programming will include food demos and samples, wellness workshops, booths with information about community programs, and live performances. This project will be completed by October 31, 2025.

City of Chicago

The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund invests in commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest, and West sides, funding small businesses and community projects.

Canandaigua

Small Business

City of Detroit

The City of Detroit provides grants to nonprofits, small businesses, and neighborhood organizations for neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, commercial corridor development, and community programs benefiting Detroit residents.

Geneva

Small Business

Geneva

Small Business

City of Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis provides grants to neighborhood organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses for neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, commercial district vitality, and community programming benefiting Minneapolis residents.

North Tonawanda

Small Business

Olean

Small Business

Salamanca

Small Business

National Institutes of Health

-Purpose. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to facilitate collaborative research, involving behavioral scientists and investigators with expertise in molecular biology and/or genomics, which addresses questions about basic mechanisms of behavior in animal models. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend on the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. -Eligible institutions/organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity; Small Business; and For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business).

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT)

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) offers grants, incentives, and financial assistance for small businesses, startups, and economic development projects in CO.