Lake Dallas BIG Program

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 Maryland Energy Administration Commercial Solar Grant Program ("CSGP", "the Program") will provide grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State, or (2) overburdened or underserved communities, as defined by §1-701 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. These solar PV systems can help reduce organizational operational costs and improve their sustainability, which can help them better serve the communities that surround them. Solar PV systems are excellent solutions for organizations that seek to free up capital for other expenses and projects, expand operations and offerings sustainably, and help Maryland meet its clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals. This is especially important for Maryland businesses and other organizations that have historically been disadvantaged, overburdened, and underserved.

The Downtown Business Fund, launched in April 2026, provides move-in grants, access to loans with discounted interest rates, and expert support to businesses along the Powell Street and Moscone Convention Center corridors. Mon-In Grants offer up to $500,000 grants to cover tenant improvements, equipment, working capital, and launch expenses

The Long Beach Safe & Secure Program provides Long Beach, California small businesses with reimbursement grants of up to $750 or $1,500 (depending on business size) to fund security upgrades to their storefronts. Administered by the City of Long Beach, the program offers two tiers of funding: businesses with storefronts of 1,500 square feet or less may receive up to $750, while businesses with storefronts between 1,500 and 5,000 square feet, or with 25 or more linear feet of street frontage, may qualify for up to $1,500. The higher funding level is intended to support more comprehensive security installations that reduce cash exposure and deter crime. Grant funds may be used for security upgrades including cameras, floodlighting, alarm systems, and point-of-sale systems. The program operates on a reimbursement basis, and applicants must submit receipts documenting completed purchases along with photos of the storefront or area that was improved as part of the application. To qualify, businesses must operate a publicly accessible storefront physically located within Long Beach city limits (PO Boxes and shipping center addresses are not eligible), hold an active City of Long Beach business license (or be current on a payment plan for license fees), be currently open and active, and earn no more than $5 million in annual gross revenue. Eligible business types include independently-owned and operated for-profit businesses (including sole proprietorships and franchises, though publicly traded companies are not eligible) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Landlords are also eligible to apply on behalf of commercial storefronts, whether vacant or occupied. Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships must hold "active" status with the California Secretary of State. Storefront size (which determines the applicable grant tier) must be verified through a lease agreement, floor plan, or property records.

The Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant (SBEEG) provides Kauaʻi small businesses with rebates covering the labor costs associated with energy efficiency upgrades at their commercial facilities. Administered by the Kauaʻi Economic Development Board (KEDB) in partnership with the County of Kauaʻi's Office of Economic Development and the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC), the grant operates alongside KIUC's Commercial Retrofit Program, with KEDB funding labor costs and KIUC's program covering a percentage of materials costs for the same eligible projects. Together, the two programs are designed to reduce the upfront financial barrier that small businesses face when retrofitting their facilities for energy efficiency. Eligible upgrades include air conditioning, motors, lighting controls, and refrigeration. To qualify, a business must be classified under KIUC Rate Schedule J or G. Grant amounts vary based on the scope of the project, with prior awards ranging from a few hundred dollars to roughly $9,000 per business depending on the upgrade. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested businesses begin the process by submitting an interest form to KIUC, after which KIUC conducts an energy audit at the business, identifies eligible retrofits, and recommends materials costs it can cover. The business then solicits a contractor quote for installation work, which KEDB reviews to determine the grant amount before the business signs a grant agreement and proceeds with installation. KIUC conducts a final site visit upon completion, after which the business receives its rebate from KEDB.