Roanoke Business Equipment Incentive Program

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a national SBA program to help small businesses enter or expand into international markets. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and administered at the state level, this program provides direct reimbursement for the costs associated with "going global." Most states offer reimbursement grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per year (though some states offer more) to offset export-related expenses. If your business currently makes any exports, or is looking to start exporting internationally, this is a fantastic program to explore. Please note that while this is a national program, the grants themselves are administered at the state level. The grant page that we have linked to provides a directory of the individual state websites where you can apply. Just click through to your state’s page to find specific details and eligibility criteria for your business.

The Business Acceleration Grant supports existing businesses and provides funding assistance that allows for the expansion or improved operation of qualified Englewood businesses. The grant offers up to $10,000 for physical/capital investments that support expanding businesses, improve business operations, or foster business retention. Capital improvements are permanent investments in the building or on the property, which are generally associated with a building permit. Businesses open in Englewood for a minimum of two years are eligible to apply. Businesses that apply for funding assistance must either own their building or if the business is a tenant have a minimum of two years remaining on a lease for eligibility. Successful grant applications should demonstrate that funding will yield an increase in the number of employees at the business or an increase in sales revenues.

The Tucson Ready, Steady, Open Pilot Program provides Tucson small businesses impacted by City capital construction projects with grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 across three distinct grant types tailored to different phases of a construction project. Administered by the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation & Mobility and funded through $345,000 in remaining Tucson American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, the program is designed to help businesses prepare for, remain operational during, and recover from the temporary disruption caused by City infrastructure investments on selected project corridors. The program offers three grant types, each targeting a different stage of a construction project's impact. The Ready Grant provides up to $500 to help businesses prepare before construction begins, with eligible uses including "Open for Business" signs, digital and print marketing materials, skill-building in social media and marketing, and online commerce options. The Steady Grant provides up to $10,000 to help businesses remain open and operational during active construction, with eligible uses including payroll, rent, utilities, new operational costs the business has experienced, and physical improvements that refresh the business space. The Open Grant provides up to $5,000 to help businesses recover after construction ends and corridor improvements are in place. Each grant type is tied to specific qualifying construction corridors, which are mapped by the City based on City capital construction projects that restrict traffic for longer than 90 days during FY26 or FY27 and have more than 10 businesses located adjacent to or near the project site. To qualify, applicants must operate a small local business located adjacent to a designated construction work zone (unless the specific project corridor description specifies otherwise), have been located in the corridor at least six months prior to construction, hold a current City of Tucson business license, be a local independent business (local franchises qualify provided they meet FTE and revenue caps), employ fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees, and generate less than $2 million in annual revenue. Businesses whose primary activities are liquor stores, smoke shops, CBD product manufacturers and sellers, farms, politically affiliated businesses, armament or weapons businesses, adult-oriented businesses, lending businesses (such as check cashing), or investment businesses are not eligible. Applicants may not be previously awarded a grant of the same type for the same selected project. Grant funding is competitive, and not all applications received will be awarded. Applications are prioritized based on four criteria: business viability, the construction-related impact on the business, the financial need or costs the business has identified, and the proposal for use of City funding. Applications are submitted exclusively through the City's ZoomGrants portal, where applicants can also communicate directly with City of Tucson grants staff throughout the review process.

Data science is an important cross-cutting research approach in the 2022 - 2026 NIDA Strategic Plan and increasing the capacity of experts in addiction related data science is critical. The purpose of this Notice is to facilitate the entry of investigators to the area of addiction-related data science, including newly independent data scientists or established investigators seeking to incorporate novel and cutting-edge data science methodologies into their research programs for the first time. Through this opportunity, investigators will propose to apply emerging data science methods to answer critical questions requiring advanced data analytic strategies. Projects should be small in scale and answer specific research questions or provide preliminary data for a larger scale project. Applicants are encouraged to use existing datasets, follow FAIR principles, and, when applicable, attend to ethical concerns in the conduct of research involving human subjects. Ultimately, the aim is to expedite the development of robust research programs focused on the convergence of innovative data science techniques and addiction research, with initial projects serving as precursors for subsequent, more expansive research projects.

The Secretsos Small Business Grant offers $2,500 to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate growth.