Indiana Technical Assistance Program

The Soddy-Daisy Business Façade Improvement Grant provides small businesses in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee with 50/50 matching reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 per project to fund improvements to the appearance, accessibility, and functionality of commercial buildings. Administered by the City of Soddy-Daisy, the program is designed to attract customers and potential tenants, encourage reinvestment, and strengthen the city's commercial corridors. The city allocates $50,000 in total funding to the program each fiscal year, and projects are accepted and approved on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds are allocated. Businesses may receive funding for one project per funding cycle, and applicants are typically notified of a funding decision within two weeks of submission. Eligible improvements include masonry work (such as exterior brick or wall repair), window and door repair or replacement, painting and siding, cornice repair or replacement, storefront enhancements, aesthetic detailing, new construction that expands an existing structure, new landscaping, outdoor seating areas, awnings and canopies, visible roof façade improvements, lighting enhancements, ADA accessibility improvements, architectural façade renovations and design fees, engineering and design services, access control and parking renovations tied to code compliance, and new signage. Interior-only renovations, general maintenance projects (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, roof leaks, or rotten boards), routine landscaping maintenance, temporary signage, staff salaries, insurance-covered repairs, and work completed before grant approval are not eligible. To qualify, the property must be located within Soddy-Daisy city limits and zoned for commercial use, and both leased and owner-occupied businesses may apply (for leased businesses, the property owner must approve and sign the application and enter into the grant agreement directly with the City). Businesses and buildings must meet current building inspection and code compliance requirements at the time of application, all real property taxes must be paid in full, and the business must hold an active Soddy-Daisy business license. Industrial and residential properties, adult-oriented businesses, new construction on vacant lots, businesses operating from residential property, single business tenants within a multi-tenant building (with regard to façade work), and businesses or properties owned by City employees or officials are not eligible. Grants operate on a reimbursement basis: applicants must complete their approved project, pay all eligible costs, have the completed work reviewed and accepted by the City, and submit itemized receipts, canceled checks, and other required documentation before reimbursement is issued. Applicants must contribute an amount equal to the grant request (for example, a $10,000 grant request requires at least $10,000 in matching contribution for a total project cost of $20,000 or more), and volunteer labor and "sweat equity" cannot be counted toward the match.

The "MAGINE Your Business Grant provides early-stage entrepreneurs in Berks County, Pennsylvania with up to $2,000 to support a self-identified business need. Administered by the Berks LaunchBox, the grant is funded through the County of Berks Imagine Berks Fund and is intended for for-profit businesses with gross revenue under $200,000 that are either based in or planning to operate in Berks County. Funds can be used toward a wide range of early-stage business activities, including building a prototype or minimum viable product, completing customer discovery, marketing and promotion, setting up a website, purchasing supplies or equipment, and paying for professional services such as consultants, coaches, or workshops. Applicants must first develop and submit a Business Model Canvas for review with Berks LaunchBox staff before being invited to complete the full grant application.

A grant program for artistic and cultural projects in the city of Seattle. As a small awards program, smART Ventures encourages innovation and widens cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations, and communities that may not qualify for other funding programs. Accepting applications year-round, smART Ventures is flexible, inclusive and simple. It provides support ranging from $500 to $1,500, proving that small investments can have big impacts.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to provide an avenue for basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists to jointly initiate and conduct translational research projects which translate basic research findings into clinical tools for better human health. The scope of this FOA includes a range of activities to encourage translation of basic research findings which will impact the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of communication disorders. Connection to the clinical condition must be clearly established and the outcomes of the grant must have practical clinical impact.

The Venture Pitch assistance micro-grant can reimburse up to $5000, spent on hiring an independent, third party to assist in the creation of an investor pitch deck, assemble a researched list of at least 5 investors to contact that includes the investor profile, the investment criteria, their portfolio, news releases of companies they invested in and create an advanced and well thought out financial and P&L model with market size, costs, pricing, sales key assumptions. To be eligible for this grant, applicants must have received a Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR award.