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The Suffolk County Delivery Grant provides a grant in the amount of $2500.00 to eligible businesses located in Suffolk County. This grant initiative designed to help small businesses strengthen their delivery capabilities and expand their marketing reach in an increasingly digital marketplace, and stimulate economic activity in Suffolk County. The grant program will provide eligible Suffolk County businesses with financial assistance to offset costs associated with delivery services. County officials say the initiative is aimed at helping local businesses remain competitive while meeting evolving consumer expectations.

The Program supports the growth of very small meat and poultry processors in the Commonwealth. It does this by offering grants. The grants cover costs associated with opening a new processing operation or the expansion of a current operation. The grants can also be used to cover the costs of getting a USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection. Grants are limited to no more than $100,000 per applicant.

Any Massachusetts-based business that has been awarded funds through SBIR Phase II may be eligible for grants and business guidance to help them create jobs and commercialize their technologies. Each year, the program awards 17 grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

The Commercial Façade Building Materials Grant Program provides funding to enhance and revitalize the aesthetics of Green Bay’s commercial districts. It aims to address deteriorating property conditions and encourage enhancements by providing a financial incentive for businesses to invest in their property. The Program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provided by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is managed and administered by the City of Green Bay’s Community & Economic Development Department.

The Awesome Foundation awards $1,000 grants each month to individuals and groups for various projects. With 84 independently run chapters, members contribute to a micro-funding pool supporting these grants. While funding is not limited to businesses, many startups and small businesses have benefited from the monthly grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.