Dallas County Small Business Grant Fund

The SBIG program provides a meaningful return on investment from the Commonwealth to encourage individuals or special purpose entities (created for the purpose of investing in small businesses) to make cash investments in Virginia’s small businesses for working capital, growth, and expansion. SBIG grants are awarded to eligible Investors that have invested in eligible small businesses. They are not grants awarded to the small business that received the investment.

The Miami-Dade County Small Business Grant Program provides funding to small for-profit businesses located within the county to help cover the cost of equipment, supplies, inventory, advertising and marketing, building liability insurance, security systems, and minor renovations. Administered by Miami-Dade County's Office of Management and Budget, the program is structured around the county's 13 commission districts, with each district running its own version of the grant. Core program eligibility is consistent countywide — applicants must operate a for-profit, non-chain business with a physical address in the relevant district, and home-based businesses are welcome to apply — but specific funding amounts, application windows, and additional eligibility criteria vary by district. Applicants should review the guidelines for their specific commission district to confirm program details.

The Workplace Accessibility Grant offers financial assistance to local businesses making necessary workplace modifications for employees with disabilities. Grant funds can be used for physical modifications (e.g., ramps, accessible restrooms), assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, ergonomic keyboards), flexible work arrangements (e.g., telework technology), and communication tools (e.g., Braille materials).

The Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), one of the largest business plan competitions in the country, is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by assisting early-stage ventures to scale. All applicants receive feedback on their business plan from experienced entrepreneurial judges. AIC semifinalists and finalists who do not become AIC awardees gain access to Venture Raise, a 12-week hybrid accelerator that will prepare startups for funding. AIC awardees receive a minimum $50,000 of non-dilutive funding and three months of customized support with an ACA Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

The Ox Shoppe provides grants to entrepreneurs who have had to overcome adversity in their startup journey. Grants are also paired with personalized coaching and real-world support, so ideas don’t stay stuck in notebooks or conversations—they turn into action. We don’t believe your past defines your future. We believe your ambition, grit, and creativity do. Our work exists to give people permission—and support—to dream big and build boldly.