Dunn County Small Business Development Grant

The Confidence Collective is structured to select 250 women entrepreneurs who will receive access to business coaching, skill-building resources, networking opportunities, and a peer community. Of those 250 participants, 20 will be awarded $20,000 grants intended to support business development and growth. The 250 selected participants will be announced in the coming months, with grant recipients named in fall 2026.

The Maryland MADE grant program provides grants to small Maryland manufacturers to invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enable lasting improvements.

The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce that we will accept applications for the FY 2026 Robust Retail Citywide Grants. The FY 2026 Robust Retail Citywide grant(s) support existing DC-based retail businesses in maintaining operations and viability. DSLBD intends to award up to $10,000 per business to approximately 50 businesses from the $500,000 in available Fiscal Year 2026 funding. This grant will be operated as a reimbursement grant, awarded via lottery to DC retail businesses that meet all eligibility requirements by the final deadline. Businesses that received a Robust Retail Citywide award in FY2025 are not eligible to apply.

The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program provides New Mexico small businesses facing technical challenges access to the unique expertise and capabilities of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories. At no cost to the business, small businesses can seek assistance from lab scientists and engineers to solve challenges and overcome barriers to company success. Since 2000, the two national laboratories have provided $80.6 million in technical assistance to 3,267 businesses enabling 11,116 jobs to be created and retained across the state’s 33 counties.

The Pave HER Way Women's Grant Programs provide women across the United States with grants of up to $90,000 to remove barriers, support education and personal growth, and fund projects that create public benefit for women and girls. Administered by Pave HER Way, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, the program funds women at any stage of their journey, whether they have been doing the work for years, are building something new, or need the financial runway to start. Awards include mentorship, cohort experiences, and access to the Pave HER Way network alongside the funding itself. The program is offered through three distinct grant tracks. The Change Agent Prize awards up to $90,000 to recognize proven leaders (in any field and any role) who already have a demonstrated track record of doing work that helps other women. This prize is nomination-only, with awards limited to individuals nominated by someone from Pave HER Way's invited pool of nominators (direct applications are not accepted). The Disruptor Award provides up to $90,000 in sponsorship for a transformational project or idea with clear public benefit for women and girls, and is open to any woman with a qualifying project regardless of field or role. Mentorship and cohort experience are required for Disruptor Award recipients. The Financial Aid track provides up to $30,000 in need-based support for women facing financial barriers to taking the next step, whether that means funding their education or overcoming personal hardship. Mentorship, cohort experience, and network access are available but not required for Financial Aid recipients. To be eligible for any of the three programs, applicants must identify as a woman, be at least 18 years old, be a U.S. resident or citizen, and not be a relative, officer, employee, or member of the Board of Directors of Pave HER Way. There are no additional eligibility restrictions related to business ownership, industry, or geographic location within the United States.