Grants for Virginia Small Businesses & Startups

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA for-profit businesses and related subsidiaries to address capital needs. Funding is intended to assist businesses in their development, with priority given to businesses in rural regions. In addition to the capital investment, bus...

Loan guarantees to USA banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and farm credit banks for loans offered to rural businesses. Funding is intended to provide potential lenders with the financial strength to offer loans that assist rural businesses throug...

Grants to Virginia For-profit and nonprofit entities and industrial or economic development authorities to enhance health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to address telehealth and telemedicine needs in the region. The reg...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join the analytic support pool for defense intelligence. Applicants are advised to prepare early for this rare competition for best results. Applicants may request a pre-RFP strategy session to hel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants of $5,000 to USA businesses in multiple states for investment purposes. Funding is intended for funding-related training programs and funder matching to enhance business growth for certified suppliers. Eligible applicants are diverse suppliers located in th...

Incentives for Virginia early-stage technology businesses in eligible counties for start-up support. Program participants will receive office space at no cost to facilitate applications for commercialization or research funding. The purpose of the program is to pr...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Virginia businesses and startups to accelerate growth and development. Funding is intended to unlock the potential of research innovations and drive economic growth across the state. In addition to funding, successful...

Grants to Virginia early-stage businesses to promote entrepreneurship and business growth. Funding is intended to support startups that are developing innovative products or services designed to address significant market needs. Eligible applicants are talented, h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

Resources for USA and territories nuclear industry entities to utilize nuclear fuel recycling technologies. Applicants are advised that registrations can take up to one month. Available resources include the use of Department of Energy facilities and sites, used n...

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA businesses, medical providers, e-commerce businesses, mobile businesses, and nonprofit organizations to offset the cost of credit card processing expenses. In addition to funding, grantees will receive upgraded pay...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

Grants to Virginia logging contractors for stream crossing projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist loggers with costs related to the installation of a proper stream crossing that minimizes the impact of sedime...

Grants to Virginia landowners to address invasive tree species. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pre-commercial pine thinning related to pine bark beetle prevention. Thinned loblolly pine stands grow more vigorously, a...

Grants to Virginia loggers for tree-thinning projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incentivize landowners and loggers for specific forest management projects aimed at improving the health of managed pine stands. Th...

Grants to Virginia private landowners, companies, and forest industry organizations to plant pine trees on their property. The purpose of funding is to repurpose land that has not been producing sufficient yields. Eligible uses of funds include site preparation, t...

Tax credits to Virginia LLCs, individuals, trusts, and S corporations to encourage landowners to retain harvested timber to create streamside buffers. The purpose of the program is to establish moderate-sized buffers to protect the nearby water quality. Eligible r...

Grants to Virginia owners of buildings in eligible locations for building facade improvements. Funding is intended to assist with renovation and/or rehabilitation costs for building facades in a certain district, in an effort to improve business success and increa...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat AIDS and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication c...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...