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Revitalize Harlingen is a small business facade improvement matching grant program offered by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) to enhance storefronts, attract more customers, retain and expand jobs, and stimulate economic activity in Harlingen. The program provides up to $10,000 in matching funds for each pre-approved project. No funds are provided upfront. Eligible pre-approved projects must be completed by August 31, 2026. The matching reimbursement payment is provided when the project is completed, subject to the terms of the grant and final approval from the HEDC Board of Directors. Program eligibility is discretionary and may be discontinued by the HEDC Board of Directors or Harlingen City Commission at any time. The HEDC is now accepting Pre-Approval Applications for Round Four of Revitalize Harlingen. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been encumbered or spent.

The Phelps County GO! Programs are a comprehensive suite of grants, incentives, and loan programs administered by the Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) to help grow opportunities across Phelps County, Nebraska. Designed for businesses, individuals, contractors, and future residents, the umbrella program is structured around five categories (GO! BUSINESS, GO! DREAM, GO! HOME, GO! WORK, and GO! BUILD) offering direct grants ranging from $250 up to $7,500, along with matching low-interest loans and technical assistance. The grant-focused programs most relevant to small businesses fall into two main categories: GO! BUSINESS and GO! DREAM. GO! BUSINESS is PCDC's primary small business grant suite, focused on helping businesses at every stage from startup through expansion. The centerpiece is the Business & Franchise Development Program, which provides reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 for facility build-out, remodeling, equipment, initial rent, or deposits, along with additional grants of up to $1,000 each for demolition and permitting fees, initial inventory, and digital, electronic, and online support. The program also includes low-interest gap financing (not to exceed 50 percent of the total amount borrowed) and free research and site selection services in conjunction with a franchisor. Additionally, the Building Exterior Impact Grant offers matching grants of up to $1,000 for exterior appearance and branding improvements to commercial buildings, and the Steps to Start Up Program offers low-interest loans to entrepreneurs who complete PCDC's business planning education. GO! DREAM (Downtown Revitalization Economic Assistance Mission) focuses on restoring and improving buildings in the downtown cores of Phelps County communities, especially those with historic architectural features. The program addresses both exterior façades of commercial buildings and certain interior renovations within Central Business Districts, and all Phelps County communities qualify for funding. It includes three sub-grants: First Impression & Signage Grants (up to $7,500 in matching grants for signage and initial visual impact improvements), the Building Integrity Grant (up to $5,000 in matching grants for structural improvements), and GO! Sparkle (up to $250 in matching grants for small-scale beautification projects). Beyond the direct small business grants, PCDC also administers three related program categories: GO! HOME (housing incentives and down payment assistance programs of up to $7,500 for new and existing county residents, plus renovation and code compliance grants for contractors and developers), GO! WORK (workforce training resources, high demand job scholarships, internship placements, and education partnerships), and GO! BUILD (permitting assistance, site acquisition and preparation support, and project advocacy for local development). While these programs are less directly focused on individual small business grant funding, they provide broader ecosystem support that may benefit small business owners, their employees, and the county workforce.

The Seattle Tenant Improvement Program provides Seattle small businesses with forgivable loans of up to $50,000 to fund exterior signage upgrades or commercial equipment purchases. Administered by the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) in partnership with Grow America, the program offers two award packages: a Signage Package of up to $15,000 for the purchase of new exterior signage, and an Equipment Package of up to $50,000 for commercial equipment purchases. Awards are issued as 0% interest forgivable loans that convert to grants after the business remains in operation for one year following the final draw and meets its public benefit commitment, effectively functioning as a grant for qualifying businesses. To be eligible, businesses must be for-profit and independently owned (no franchises or chains), located within Seattle city limits, have been operating for at least two years, employ fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees, operate no more than two locations, generate annual gross revenue below $2 million, and demonstrate a clear public benefit to the community such as job creation, supporting events, or donating meals. Applicants must also have a signed commercial lease with at least three years remaining. Applications are evaluated on equity, viability, project readiness, and community impact, with priority given to projects serving high-displacement-risk neighborhoods and to businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, people of color, or women. Nonprofits, home-based businesses, and adult entertainment businesses are not eligible.

The Rural Jump-Start Program is a collaborative effort by the state, local governments, Institutes of Higher Education (IHE), and economic development organizations (EDO) to incentivize new businesses to start in or move to rural, economically distressed counties in Colorado, which are referred to as Rural Jump-Start zones, and hire new employees. Rural Jump-Start began in 2016 as a tax incentive program for businesses located in a Rural Jump-Start zone, and in 2021 a grant program was created. If you are a business interested in participating in this program, please review all program qualifications, discussed in greater detail under the Business Eligibility section below, before applying.

Purpose: The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills. Description: The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a Recycling Market Development Zone Loan Program to encourage California-based recycling businesses located within California financing businesses that prevent, reduce, or recycle recovered waste materials through value-added processing or manufacturing.