Idaho Employer Grant

The Path to Prosperity Business Competition is an annual business development competition for businesses with a positive economic, environmental, and community impact on Southeast Alaska. Businesses are judged based on their feasibility and their contributions to community development. The competition includes an in-person training called Entrepreneur Camp (formerly titled Boot Camp). This competition awards $20,000 each to two winning businesses annually. Program awards can be used for consulting, technical assistance, and long-term capital expenditures. One of the two awards will be designated for a STEM- and/or TEK-related business.

The Novato Tenant Improvement Grant Program provides Novato, California business owners and commercial property owners with matching reimbursement grants covering up to 50 percent of eligible costs for improvements to commercial buildings, with a focus on exterior façades, signage, and other publicly visible enhancements. Projects with a total cost of under $10,000 may be fully funded at the discretion of the Selection Review Panel. Administered by the City of Novato's Economic Development Department, the program was recently expanded from a downtown-only pilot to a citywide initiative. Grants are paired with guidance from the Marin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is designed to ensure that investments not only improve a property's appearance but also strengthen the underlying business. Eligible project expenses prioritize exterior improvements, including exterior façade upgrades, signage and lighting, windows and doors, transparency improvements, ADA accessibility upgrades, exterior painting and surface restoration, landscaping or frontage improvements, and historic preservation elements. Permit fees are also eligible for reimbursement. All proposed projects must comply with City of Novato design standards, and the City may require additional or changed work to align projects with these standards. Priority is given to projects that support the City's broader economic development goals, enhance the appearance of retail corridors or preserve historical features, add long-term value to the property, are ready and feasible to execute, and advance equity or meet an economic need for a small business owner or first-time entrepreneur (such as those from underserved corridors or facing financial barriers). To qualify, applicants must be a business owner or commercial property owner with an active business tenant located within Novato city limits, hold a current Novato business license, be proposing improvements to an active commercial property, have no pending code violations on the property, and not have received a Tenant Improvement Grant within the past two years. Non-property-owner applicants must provide a letter from the property owner acknowledging the applicant's participation and consenting to the improvements. All contractors hired must be licensed, and the grantee (or their contractor) must provide proof of minimum insurance requirements, including listing the City as an additional insured. Applicants are required to obtain all necessary permits before construction begins. The application process includes an initial eligibility check, a mandatory SBDC consultation to review the applicant's financials and business plan, submission of a detailed design proposal, review by a City Selection Review Panel, and final approval and reimbursement upon project completion and City inspection. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until all program funds are allocated, and grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Anyone who owns a farmers market in West Virginia can benefit from these grants of $5000. The money can be used towards either infrastructure, such as coolers, display cases, structures, etc., or marketing materials to promote your market. Besides traditional farmers’ markets, the grant is also open to roadside stands, consignment, on-farm stands, mobile markets, and online sellers.

The Local Small Business Expanded Repair/Restore Grant Program provides Portland small businesses with reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 to repair damage caused by break-ins and vandalism, install preventive security improvements, and offset rising insurance costs. Administered by Prosper Portland (the city's economic development agency) the program is designed to help affected businesses remain open and operational while contributing to a healthier street environment across the city. Eligible expenses include exterior repairs such as window and door replacement, graffiti removal, signage repair, gate repair, security system replacement, and exterior lighting; interior repairs (up to $2,500) such as door replacement, counter repair, and furniture/equipment replacement; security and prevention improvements such as cameras, alarm systems, scissor gates, overhead doors, and safes; and increases in business insurance premiums (up to $5,000). To qualify, businesses must hold a current City of Portland business license and Oregon state business registration, operate a customer-facing ground-floor small business or food cart within Portland, have 50 or fewer employees, and maintain consistent hours of operation. Property owners who do not operate the storefront business themselves, businesses in non-commercially-zoned spaces, landlords and property managers, and cannabis-specific businesses are not eligible. Ineligible expenses include inventory replacement, security personnel, mural repainting, lost sales or wages, and any damages already covered by a successful insurance claim. Grants are issued on a reimbursement basis for eligible repairs or improvements completed up to 90 days prior to the application date.

KY Innovation offers comprehensive programs to help companies apply for, win and match federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts. The SBIR/STTR programs are known as America's Seed Fund for good reason. They provide a vital source of non-dilutive capital in the form of federal grants and contracts for promising technologies, while allowing innovators to maintain intellectual property and positioning them well to receive private follow on funding. KY Innovation can be a key partner in helping you compete. Innovators that receive SBIR or STTR awards can benefit from additional funding to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II, as well as to speed up the commercialization process. The Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Award Program is a non-dilutive, reimbursable grant, awarded on a competitive basis. The grant will match up to $100,000 for a Phase I project, and up to $150,000 for a phase two project. Applicants must be recipients of a SBIR/STTR award, a for-profit company, and based in, or willing to re-locate to, Kentucky.