Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant

Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education is a U.S. Department of Agriculture program designed to support farmers and ranchers in southern states. Producer Grants are designed to help farmers and ranchers test sustainable agriculture ideas. The annual application process opens in September with grant amounts up to $25,000 awarded the following February.

The VEGI program provides performance-based cash incentives to businesses that are expanding in, or relocating to, Vermont. Businesses can earn incentives for creating new qualifying jobs, increasing payroll, and making capital investments that go beyond typical growth. There are no restrictions on business size, type, or minimum number of jobs.

The Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant provides Portland based for-profit businesses, nonprofits, and social service organizations with flexible grant funding ranging from $5,000 to $300,000 for standard projects, or $50,000 to $700,000 for large-scale anchor projects. Administered by Prosper Portland and funded through Recreational Cannabis Tax revenue, the program is focused on supporting economic and business development for communities disproportionately impacted by the historical prohibition of cannabis. Funding is awarded through two tracks. Track 1 supports for-profit businesses with grants designed to strengthen and grow existing operations, scale new businesses, and promote entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth across Portland. Track 2 supports nonprofit organizations and those operating under a fiscal sponsor with grants focused on building community wealth, promoting economic empowerment, and supporting social enterprises. Each track includes both standard grants and anchor project grants, with anchor projects supporting larger initiatives that act as catalysts for economic growth and community development. Eligible uses of funds are intentionally broad and include strategic investment capital, infrastructure development, business incubators and innovation centers, community-owned business support, job creation and training programs, mixed-use community hubs, employment opportunities, housing development, and property acquisition. To qualify, applicants must be located within the City of Portland, fit one of the eligible organization types (for-profit, nonprofit, or social service org with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), and demonstrate how their proposal relates to and benefits communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition. Direct political advocacy, personal use, and prior Reimagine Oregon grant recipients are not eligible.

Purpose: This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways. Description: The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

The City of Taylor Downtown Business Grants provide small businesses in Downtown Taylor, Texas with a suite of grant programs designed to support existing storefronts, activate outdoor spaces, drive collaborative events, and attract new businesses to the district. Administered by the City of Taylor's Downtown Department and Main Street Program, the grants are part of a broader $500,000 investment in downtown Taylor that also includes streetscape improvements to Heritage Square Park, new bike racks and trash cans, street resurfacing, and restoration of the city's historic wood brick roadway. Eligibility is limited to businesses located within the downtown Taylor district. The program is offered through four distinct grant tracks tailored to different types of investment. -The Front Porch Package Grant helps existing downtown businesses pay for storefront-facing items and improvements such as rocking chairs, floral displays, signs, and other exterior investments that enhance the character and inviting appearance of downtown Taylor. -The Stay-A-While Grant funds the installation of outdoor seating and gathering spaces at downtown businesses, encouraging visitors to linger, socialize, and spend more time in the district. -The Multi-Business Event Grant supports collaborative events involving multiple downtown businesses, funding joint activations and shared promotions that draw visitors to the district and drive foot traffic across participating storefronts. -The Economic Development Recruitment Grant provides matching reimbursements of up to $50,000 to help attract new retail, restaurant, and entertainment businesses to downtown Taylor. Grant funds are designed to offset build-out costs such as HVAC, plumbing, and permitting, with a total program pool of $100,000 available.