Idaho Industry Sector Grant

The Grant for Revitalizing Office Workspaces (GROW) provides Baltimore County businesses signing their first commercial lease in the county with a one-time grant of $8 per square foot, up to a maximum of $80,000, to help offset initial leasing expenses. Administered by Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development, the program is designed to encourage businesses to occupy and revitalize office workspaces across the county. To be eligible, businesses must execute a direct lease with a landlord for a minimum 36-month term on at least 500 square feet of Class A or Class B office space (Class A and Class B Flex space is also considered for businesses with a demonstrated need for laboratory space). Applicants must apply within 180 days of lease execution, have a minimum personal credit score of 625, and have signed their lease after February 14, 2025. Retail, restaurant, independent financial, and insurance agent or broker establishments are not eligible for this program. Awards are issued on a first-come, first-served basis subject to available funding approved by the County Executive and Baltimore County Council.

The purpose of the DTO Facade Program is to encourage building owners, businesses, and owners of certain residential properties to invest in properties by financially assisting with renovations to rehabilitate their buildings and residences. Commercial Buildings located within the "Focus Areas" shall be eligible for funding for facade improvements, roof repairs and/or roof replacements of up to $200,000 or 80% of the total facade improvements, whichever is less.

The West Chester Spark Small Business Revitalization Grant provides small businesses in West Chester Township, Ohio with reimbursement grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to fund aesthetic exterior improvements that beautify the "front door" of their business. Administered by the West Chester Township Board of Trustees through the Economic Development Manager, the program is designed to drive revitalization in the township's neighborhoods and business corridors by helping business owners invest in improvements that enhance the appearance of their properties. Eligible projects include exterior painting or lighting, outdoor gathering spaces (patios, seating, courtyards), hardscaping, landscaping, signage upgrades or replacements, awnings, and demolition of existing structures. Projects that have already been permitted, completed, or are underway are not eligible. To qualify, applicants must be a locally owned private business (no nonprofits or private residences), be located in West Chester Township, be either the property owner or a tenant (with written approval from the property owner), be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, and have 20 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees. Businesses are limited to one Spark Grant per calendar year and no more than four Spark Grants over the lifetime of the business, with the award amount reduced by 25 percent for each consecutive-year renewal. Grant amounts are determined by the strength of each application, with scoring based on the quality of the design proposal, project location, job creation and impact, the positive impact of the project on the surrounding neighborhood, and the amount of private contribution the applicant will leverage beyond the requested funds. Grants are distributed as reimbursements via ACH after project completion, and are considered taxable income for the recipient.

The DC Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant provides up to $50,000 in financial assistance to small restaurant and retail businesses in Washington, DC that experienced a revenue decline in 2025. Funded by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and administered by Capital Impact Partners — a local nonprofit community development financial institution — the program is a $3.875 million initiative designed to help brick-and-mortar businesses remain operational and support long-term sustainability. Grant funds may be used to cover occupancy costs and payroll over a six-month grant period. Preference is given to businesses that lost more than 10% of gross revenue in 2025, did not receive prior DMPED funding in 2023–2025, have a positive impact on the local community, and purchase goods or services from the DC, Maryland, or Virginia economy.

The Kenneth B. and Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant provides U.S. military veterans and military spouses running employer-based small businesses with a $1,000 flexible micro-grant plus free access to one of two signature Founders First business programs, with 25 finalists selected per cycle from a $25,000 total fund. Administered by Founders First CDC, a community development corporation that funds and coaches underestimated entrepreneurs, the grant was created in honor of U.S. Navy veteran Stephen L. Tadlock, brother of Founders First CEO Kim Folsom. The program is designed to combine funding with structured training to help veteran-owned and military spouse-owned small businesses grow stronger, more sustainable companies. The $1,000 micro-grant can be applied flexibly to the needs that matter most to the business, including equipment, operations, staffing, or growth. In addition to the funding, each finalist chooses a single business program to join at no cost (participants pick one program and cannot enroll in both). Passport Community offers weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance, designed to help founders scale faster and smarter (a $1,499 value for a three-month subscription). Zebra Leadership is a six-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence (a $1,699 value). To qualify, applicants must be a U.S. military veteran or military spouse serving as the CEO, President, or Business Owner of an active U.S.-based business that has been in operation for at least one year, generates no more than $5 million in annual revenue, and employs between 2 and 100 people. The application process includes a pre-registration period followed by a full application window, with semifinalists announced shortly after the application closes and finalists announced at a virtual press event.