Enhance MHT

This program helps businesses grow and modernize by offering a 50/50 match on eligible equipment purchases. Elligible businesses can receive up to $20,000 in matching grant funds.

The City of Chicago provides financial assistance for job training through the Workforce Solutions program. The program subsidizes training for incumbent workers and new hires for qualified Chicago businesses. Reimbursement grants up to $250,000 may fund up to 100% of eligible expenses for businesses seeking to train current employees and/or new hires. Grants do not have to be repaid. Workforce Solutions grants cover qualified trainings, including on-the-job (OJT) training, leadership development, technology skills, workplace safety and more. The primary funding source for the program is derived from qualifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and/or proceeds from the City's Housing and Economic Development (HED) Bond.

Skip offers Instant Grants on a rolling basis, providing funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows. These grant amounts are customized based on the number of Skip services you use. Grants are announced a couple of days in advance and generally occur twice a week, with deadlines on Tuesdays and Fridays. Applicants must participate in Skip’s YouTube livestream during the selection process.

The city of Westminster, CO has multiple grant programs available for small businesses. These include training grants of $500-$5,000 for both employees and entrepreneurs for classrom and on-the-job training. They also have multiple improvement grants which reimburse business expenses spent on sustainability and facade upgrades. These programs are updated regularly so follow our link to the grant page for details on the current offerings.

Minority-owned beauty brands are eligible to apply for this accelerator program hosted by Ulta Beauty. In addition to the educational programming and workshops, selected businesses will receive $50,000 in grant funding.