Athens Interior Rennovation Grant

Through the GOED’s Workforce Development Program, companies can access money to help train new and existing employees that require additional skills as the result of company growth. The program can fund up to 50% of eligible training expenses to companies that meet certain wage and benefit criteria. The funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis.

The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge offers entrepreneurs the chance to win a grand prize, including a cash award from the $35,000 prize pool and a spotlight in Inc. magazine. The competition involves several phases: an initial application, a mentoring phase, and a public vote to narrow the field to three finalists, who will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges.

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies may apply for a variety of non-dilutive grants, each with its own eligibility and review criteria. The objective of a Small Business Demonstration Grant is to provide a valuable solution to a corporate partner and a significant growth opportunity for a small business by developing a new product, distribution channel, customer, market, etc. The grant is intended to offer a bridge for the small business to its next inflection point in development, while also supporting a monetary and/or in-kind match by a corporate partner into a project with the small business. Demonstration Grants are limited typically to $50,000 with rare exceptions.

The AT&T Small Business Contest awards a total of $70,000 in grant funding across five U.S. small business owners each year, with one grand prize winner receiving $50,000 and four runners-up receiving $5,000 each. Administered by AT&T as part of its She's Connected by AT&T brand campaign, the contest is now open to all eligible small business owners regardless of gender, and is designed to spotlight leaders making a real impact in their communities. Now in its 4th year, the contest has awarded grant funding to 11 small businesses across the United States to date. Beyond the $50,000 cash grant, the grand prize winner receives a year of AT&T service with a new device, mentorship resources geared toward making a local impact, access to a community of small business owners, and the opportunity to share their small business story in a custom AT&T content piece alongside She's Connected by AT&T talent. Runners-up receive their $5,000 cash grant only. To qualify, applicants must own a certified small business located in the United States or Puerto Rico, and must be the sole or majority owner. AT&T defines a small business as an organization with one to five locations and 99 or fewer full-time or part-time employees. Applicants must be at least the age of majority in their state at the time of entry. Nonprofit organizations that also run a for-profit business are eligible to apply if they meet AT&T's small business criteria. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply, and each eligible business may submit only one contest entry per year.

In its 13th year, the Fast Pitch Competition from the Women Founders Network is open to U.S. businesses started by women. To be eligible, your business cannot have raised more than $750,000. Selected participants pitch their businesses in person and winners receive $25,000 grants.