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HSBIR provides matching grants to help companies further develop new products that solve critical issues for the nation. Applicants must have received Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants or contracts to qualify for the state matching grant program. The HSBIR program provides up to 50% match for companies receiving SBIR/STTR awards. Companies may apply also for reimbursement for grant writing costs for their initial Federal grant application (Phase 0). The Hawaiʻi SBIR matching grant program is the longest state funded SBIR matching program in the United States. Initially the grant program only funded companies that received Phase I grants but in 2016, the program was expanded to help companies who are moving their advanced technology products from research into the market. Hawaiʻi’s SBIR Phase II and Phase III winners are creating the best technology solutions in the nation.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, with a goal of fostering the success of current and future cooperatives by supporting planning and exploratory research in advance of making a large investment. WEDC has set aside up to $200,000 for each of the next two years, with a $50,000 maximum per grant. Applicants may use the funds to cover consulting fees for business planning, feasibility studies, legal services, and accounting services to help new or existing cooperatives become established or further develop.

Purpose: The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Fund's mission is to (1) establish a mechanism to meet Financial Responsibility requirements for owners and operators of petroleum USTs, and (2) reimburse eligible corrective action costs incurred in the cleanup of contamination resulting from the unauthorized release of petroleum from USTs. Description: The UST Cleanup Fund provides a means for petroleum UST owners and operators to meet the federal and state requirements of maintaining financial responsibility to pay for damages arising from unauthorized releases from their petroleum USTs. The Fund assists a large number of small businesses and individuals by providing reimbursement for expenses associated with the cleanup of leaking USTs.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to implement a capital grant program to support reproductive health care facilities in Illinois that are experiencing increased demand for their services. Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade in 2022, Illinois clinics have seen an influx of out-of-state patients, resulting in limited capacity and stress to reproductive health care service providers. To address the need to maintain and expand access to care, the Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program will help abortion providers in Illinois address their needs for capital investment. Grant funds may be used to invest in facility construction or durable equipment.

The Phelps County GO! Programs are a comprehensive suite of grants, incentives, and loan programs administered by the Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) to help grow opportunities across Phelps County, Nebraska. Designed for businesses, individuals, contractors, and future residents, the umbrella program is structured around five categories (GO! BUSINESS, GO! DREAM, GO! HOME, GO! WORK, and GO! BUILD) offering direct grants ranging from $250 up to $7,500, along with matching low-interest loans and technical assistance. The grant-focused programs most relevant to small businesses fall into two main categories: GO! BUSINESS and GO! DREAM. GO! BUSINESS is PCDC's primary small business grant suite, focused on helping businesses at every stage from startup through expansion. The centerpiece is the Business & Franchise Development Program, which provides reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 for facility build-out, remodeling, equipment, initial rent, or deposits, along with additional grants of up to $1,000 each for demolition and permitting fees, initial inventory, and digital, electronic, and online support. The program also includes low-interest gap financing (not to exceed 50 percent of the total amount borrowed) and free research and site selection services in conjunction with a franchisor. Additionally, the Building Exterior Impact Grant offers matching grants of up to $1,000 for exterior appearance and branding improvements to commercial buildings, and the Steps to Start Up Program offers low-interest loans to entrepreneurs who complete PCDC's business planning education. GO! DREAM (Downtown Revitalization Economic Assistance Mission) focuses on restoring and improving buildings in the downtown cores of Phelps County communities, especially those with historic architectural features. The program addresses both exterior façades of commercial buildings and certain interior renovations within Central Business Districts, and all Phelps County communities qualify for funding. It includes three sub-grants: First Impression & Signage Grants (up to $7,500 in matching grants for signage and initial visual impact improvements), the Building Integrity Grant (up to $5,000 in matching grants for structural improvements), and GO! Sparkle (up to $250 in matching grants for small-scale beautification projects). Beyond the direct small business grants, PCDC also administers three related program categories: GO! HOME (housing incentives and down payment assistance programs of up to $7,500 for new and existing county residents, plus renovation and code compliance grants for contractors and developers), GO! WORK (workforce training resources, high demand job scholarships, internship placements, and education partnerships), and GO! BUILD (permitting assistance, site acquisition and preparation support, and project advocacy for local development). While these programs are less directly focused on individual small business grant funding, they provide broader ecosystem support that may benefit small business owners, their employees, and the county workforce.