RI Non-Trade Apprenticeship Expansion Grants

The Maryland MADE grant program provides grants to small Maryland manufacturers to invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enable lasting improvements.

The Albuquerque Black Business Fund provides Albuquerque-based for-profit and nonprofit businesses with grants of up to $5,000 to support economic empowerment and growth in the local business community. Administered by the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, the program is structured into three tiers based on business maturity, with award amounts scaling upward as documented business tenure and financial reporting increase. Tier One awards up to $2,000 to businesses in operation for at least six months. Tier Two awards up to $3,500 to businesses in operation for at least two years, with current tax filings required. Tier Three awards up to $5,000 to businesses in operation for at least three years, with three years of tax filings and current financial statements required. To qualify at any tier, applicants must be registered and operating within the Albuquerque city limits, have a primary business location in Albuquerque (P.O. Boxes are not permitted), be in good standing with the New Mexico Secretary of State, and be a current member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (small businesses with 1 to 5 employees can join the Chamber for an annual fee of $100). Both for-profit and nonprofit/tax-exempt organizations are eligible. For-profit applicants must specify how grant funds will benefit and grow their business, while nonprofits must specify how funds will be used for programs that serve the community. Example uses include equipment or supplies, hiring additional staff, marketing and promotional activities, rent or lease payments for business premises, training or continuing education, community-based programs, and other strategic investments to enhance operations. Applications are accepted on a quarterly cycle, and previous grant recipients are not eligible to receive additional grants under this program. Award amounts are subject to change based on fund balance, and all grant recipients must submit a report within one year detailing how the funds were spent and their impact on the business or organization, including proof of expenditure.

Square Financial Services, Inc. and Square Banking are investing where traditional banks don’t. The Cornerstone Grant offers more than just money — it provides mentorship, visibility, and resources for small business owners who face barriers to funding. Four winners will receive a $10,000 grant, one year of financial guidance, and features across Square’s platforms.

The objective of this funding opportunity is to support investigator-initiated, phase I clinical trials for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders in adults and children. The proposed trial can be single or multisite. Applicants applying for funding under this NOFO should be ready to initiate the clinical trial within the first quarter of the project period. Discussion, submission, and attainment of applicable regulatory (FDA, DSMB, IRB) approvals, and establishment of drug (and placebo, if applicable) supplies, and any necessary third-party agreements should be established by the time of award. If time and support for these and other pre-clinical and/or trial readiness activities are desired, applicants should consider the companion NOFO which utilizes an R61/R33 phased approach.

The Modernization Investment Support Initiative (MISI) Program gives grants to eligible Delaware businesses that need help modernizing their operations to remain competitive. Eligible businesses can get up to 20% of approved modernization expenses reimbursed, up to $1 million per project. Businesses can use the funds toward equipment and machinery purchases, construction, and engineering services. In order to qualify, businesses need to have an operating history of at least ten years, have a proposed modernization budget of at least $1 million, and demonstrate a need for updates to remain competitive.