Square Cornerstone Grant

The City of Colorado Springs has multiple grants available for development in their Downtown corridor. Elligible businesses can receive $10,000 - $50,000 as reimbursement for construction and/or improvement costs to downtown buildings.

The Houston Texans Small Business Boost provides selected Greater Houston small businesses with a $5,000 grant along with marketing and promotional support designed to raise the winner's visibility across the city. Created in 2020 as a partnership between the Houston Texans and Amegy Bank, the program recognizes independently owned, for-profit businesses based primarily in the Greater Houston area. In addition to the cash grant, winners receive a feature on HoustonTexans.com (including a dedicated web article and a social media post announcing the win), access to event opportunities through Amegy Bank, and a commemorative plaque presented by the Texans and Amegy. Businesses are nominated for the award, and multiple winners are selected each year.

The Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund provides Philadelphia-based small businesses with grants of up to $50,000 to accelerate growth and expansion. Administered by the City of Philadelphia's Department of Commerce, the program combines funding with strategic guidance and is awarded based on demonstrated need, growth potential, and economic impact across the city. Eligible applicants are businesses that generated under $2 million in revenue in the prior year, are located in Philadelphia, registered and licensed with the city, and current on city taxes (or operating under an approved tax payment agreement). Applicants must demonstrate a clear expansion plan, contribution to local economic impact such as strengthening Philadelphia neighborhoods or creating jobs, and resilience and innovation despite challenges accessing traditional funding. Grant funds may be used for most capital and operating expenses, but cannot be used for routine operating costs (such as rent, payroll, past-due bills, or debt payments) or real estate acquisition.

The Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund provides Kerrville, Texas small businesses affected by the July 2026 floods with grants of up to $25,000 to support emergency assistance, rebuilding, and long-term recovery efforts. Grant amounts are determined based on demonstrated need and the severity of impact experienced by the business. Administered by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, the fund was launched in response to the catastrophic flooding that impacted Kerr County and the broader Hill Country region. To qualify, applicants must operate a business located in the Kerrville area and demonstrate direct impact from the Flood of 2026, defined as physical damage to facilities, equipment, or inventory, or structural damage requiring repairs or reconstruction. The fund is not intended for indirectly impacted businesses (such as those that lost revenue without sustaining physical damage to their business). Eligible uses of grant funds include structural repairs or reconstruction, replacement of business-critical equipment or inventory, infrastructure improvements or utility upgrades, and other long-term recovery expenses. Applications for the fund must be submitted in person at the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce office at 1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028; online applications are not accepted. Applicants must include all supporting documentation as listed on the paper application.

The Small Business Investment Incentive Program aims to assist companies that are too small to receive assistance from the state and federal government grow their workforce, expand into Asheboro, or improve their existing location. The City will be offering two programs. The first program will provide funds for businesses that hire at least 5 new employees at 90% of the county average wage and maintain their role for at least 6 months. The second program will provide funds for eligible projects that improve vacant or underutilized commercial properties. This program will provide up to half the price of improvements for eligible expenses.