Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Upskilling Grant Program Funded by AARP Foundation
October 04, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - For small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age 50 plus, the Association of Women’s Business Centers and AARP grant program will reimburse employers up to $2,000 to $2,500 per employee for training, provided the grantee meets certain criteria.
Grants & Funding
Looking for Capital for Your Small Business?
September 26, 2022
The SBA Microloan Program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit child care centers start up and expand with average microloans at approximately $13,000.
Grants & Funding
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund Grant
September 26, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Hello Alice is offering businesses an opportunity to apply for the Small Business Growth Fund grant. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 grant, provided by Mastercard, to accelerate their growth and continue to help make 2022 the year of their small business.
Grants & Funding
Latino Small Business Grants Available
September 19, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Small Business Majority, Support Latino Business (SLB) and Modern Woodmen Fraternal Finance are kicking off the second annual #SupportSmallBiz Grant program.
Grants & Funding
New Small Business Grant Program for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
September 06, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with UPS, is providing small business grants to majority Hispanic-owned businesses with an active EIN or ITIN number.
Grants & Funding
Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022 Grant Period Open
September 01, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - From now until September 6, the Coalition to Back Black Business is taking its streamlined applications for its third cohort of $5,000 grants.
Grants & Funding
Applications Open for The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch
August 23, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Starting Aug. 1, eligible small businesses can apply to The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch.
Grants & Funding
New Amazon program grants $20,000 to up to five small businesses
August 08, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Amazon has opened its first-ever Products for Tomorrow program, which seeks innovative products created with sustainability in mind.
Grants & Funding
Heinz and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to Provide Grants to Black-owned Restaurants
August 01, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Heinz and other culinary workers like bakers, chefs and restaurant owners will work together to offer grants to Black-owned businesses nationwide.
Disaster Preparedness
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Relief Funding Program
July 20, 2022
The strength of small businesses is integral to the prosperity of local economies and long-term growth for a community, yet small businesses are often the most vulnerable and likely to fail following a disaster.
