Washington Small Business Assistance Grants

The City of Salem offers a matching grant program in the Fairview Urban Renewal Area (URA) to support businesses in constructing new buildings, adding to existing structures, or investing in permanent manufacturing equipment and related building improvements. This program is designed to encourage economic growth and enhance business operations within the district. By providing financial support, the program helps reduce the cost burden of construction and equipment investments, making it easier for businesses to grow. For property owners and business tenants, this program offers an opportunity to modernize facilities and improve productivity, benefiting both individual businesses and the community as a whole.

The Prudential Community Grants Program provides Newark, New Jersey small businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations with microgrants of up to $2,500 (for individuals and small business owners applying as individuals) or up to $5,000 (for 501(c)(3) organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor) to support projects that create vibrancy in Newark's neighborhoods. Administered in collaboration between Prudential Financial, a global financial services company headquartered in Newark, and the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ), the program recognizes that local changemakers and business owners often have the solutions to strengthen their neighborhoods but frequently lack access to the financial resources needed to bring those ideas to life. To qualify, applicants must create neighborhood-level impact in the city of Newark, be willing to share impact stories including photos or videos as a result of the funding, be able to identify how the funding will be utilized, and secure a Statement of Community Support from a community resident as part of the application. Small business owners are required to apply as individuals rather than as businesses (small businesses, including brick-and-mortar entities, remain eligible under the individual track). Each applicant is limited to one application per cycle. Previous Prudential Community Grants Program awardees are eligible to reapply, but other Prudential grantees are not eligible for this specific program.

The Fast Track Job Training Assistance Program provides grants to new and expanding companies to support the training of new full-time employees. The amount of funding is based on the number of positions a business creates, the amount of capital it invests, and the compensation it pays its new employees.

The Supply Chain Optimization Program is designed to help Virginia businesses looking to improve their supply chain processes to pursue exporting initiatives. Eligible companies can apply for up to $10,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with supply chain enhancement. Companies also receive expert guidance on supply chain mapping, transportation, import compliance, and more.

This program gives grants to businesses in Salem’s Riverfront Downtown area to improve their building safety and security to address homelessness. Companies can get up to $30,000 to use on security fencing/gates, exterior building lighting or security systems, trash/recycling enclosures, landscaping, interior lighting for storefronts, and building entrance improvements/