Amergy Small Business Boost

Purpose: To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation. Description: The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federal cost share funding under PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation.

This program provides grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses damaged by a fire that is no fault of their own. Grants to eligible businesses are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, based on fund availability.

The Henderson Matching Grant Programs provide Henderson, Texas businesses with 50/50 matching grants of up to $50,000 to fund exterior property improvements that enhance curb appeal and strengthen the city's commercial landscape. Administered by the Henderson Texas Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the program is offered through two tracks: the Small Business Matching Grant, which provides 50/50 matching grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses investing in exterior improvements to their properties; and the Industrial Business Matching Grant, which provides 50/50 matching grants of up to $50,000 to property owners undertaking larger-scale façade transformations. Funded improvements typically include signage, fresh paint, landscaping, parking lot upgrades, awnings, façade enhancements, and other exterior renovations that improve the appearance and functionality of commercial properties. All projects must receive prior approval before work begins, and grant funds are disbursed as a reimbursement upon project completion and receipt submission. The program is part of the Henderson EDC's broader mission to support local business reinvestment and community revitalization.

The Harris County Harris Hub program is a targeted investment in the recovery and development of Harris County’s small businesses. Harris Hub provides funding to Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to increase their capacity to provide in-depth and culturally competent technical assistance to small and microenterprises affected by the COVID19 pandemic. Harris County is working with vendors BakerRipley, ROADS Consulting, and FORWARD Platform to provide small business owners with individualized, tailored technical assistance in the areas of marketing, financial management, hiring, and more. This program is designed to target underserved small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans and persons of color. Each eligible small business can receive up to 30 hours of technical assistance. Small businesses that complete 15 hours of technical assistance in the program are eligible for a $5,000 grant (depending on available grant funding).

The intent of this program is to assist companies with large-scale capital investment projects that commit to significant job creation for Illinois residents as they relocate or expand operations within Illinois. Business Attraction Prime Sites grants can encompass a wide range of economic development projects and may include infrastructure and capital equipment purchases that will result in job creation in the state of Illinois.