Harris Hub Grant

The Tech Delta Program is designed to supply financial assistance to tech and medical companies relocating or expanding within the City of Cleveland. These companies experience much higher build-out costs or rental rates due to specific technological needs for their operations. The Department of Economic Development will offer grants on a square footage basis ($5/SF) up to $50,000. This grant would financially support upgrades, and in turn, make it financially feasible to expand operations or to lower rents. Therefore, companies with expenses associated with tech and lab buildout beyond standard “white-box” space are ideal candidates for the program.

The Cybersecurity Adoption Program (CAP) is designed to support Connecticut manufacturing companies seeking Cyber Security assessments and CMMC Certification. The goal is to help companies striving to meet federal cybersecurity requirements. Up to $10K can used for a Cyber Assessment with the balance allocated to remediation. Eligible companies can apply for grant funding up to $35,000 in total to assist with cyber security assessments and CMMC adoption. Participating companies must pay half the cost. The program is administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology with funding provided through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Manufacturing Innovation Fund.

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.

The Guaranteed Work Force Program provides funds for West Virginia employers to cover the costs of training, retraining, and upgrading worker skills at all levels of an organization. Both new and tenured employee training is eligible. Awards are limited to $2,000 per trainee, and overall funding is based on average starting wages, location, number of employees, and the number of trainees.

The Elevate Vernon Grant provides Vernon County, Wisconsin small businesses and entrepreneurs with up to $10,000 in funding to help start, grow, strengthen, or transition their operations. Administered by Vernon County's Community Development Department and originally launched as a pilot through a $150,000 award from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC) Small Business Development Grant Program, the program supports local business growth through both financial support and optional technical assistance for business skill development. Funds may be used for marketing, improvements to physical spaces, equipment and technology acquisition or upgrades, working capital (for new businesses only), and diversification and resilience projects. Awards are competitive and recipients must provide at least a 20% match or invest up to 20 hours in business skills enhancement.