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Grants for Business Launch and Growth
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As a service for our small business clients, the Pace SBDC keeps a running list of grants that provide financing to entrepreneurs looking to grow or expand their small businesses. If you're looking for COVID-19 relief related grants, check out our Privately-Funded COVID-19 Grant Programs and Government-Funded COVID-19 Grant Programs pages.

Privately-Funded Growth & Launch Grants

The ScaleUp Bronx Business Pitch Challenge is an entrepreneurial competition jointly led by Accompany Capital and OceanFirst Bank seeking commercially-viable for-profit businesses in Bronx, that are ready to scale. Eligible businesses have the chance to pitch for and win a top prize of $10,000

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Deadline: 11/11/24

The Restaurant Strong Fund grant program aims to supporting small business restaurants nationwide. In partnership with Samuel Adams and Grubhub, the fund will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.

 

This grant is designed for independent restaurants with five or fewer locations that demonstrate a clear financial need and a defined plan for using the funds to enhance their business operations.

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Deadline: 11/15/24

Digital Ready is our online curriculum designed to give small businesses like yours the personalized tools to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, access grant opportunities throughout the year and more—it's all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy.

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To be eligible to apply, users must complete any combination of 2 courses, coaching events and community events. Engagements through Personalized Mentoring feature are not included towards grant eligibility.​

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Deadline: 12/13/24

This contest offers a $10,000 grant opportunity for small business owners with innovative solutions and projects in food, beverages, and packaging. Eligible applicants will have a chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts for the opportunity to win funding to support growth and development.

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Deadline: 12/13/24

Phase I SBIR grants are intended to conduct research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, topics, or ideas. NIDILRR will make 11 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6-month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period.

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Deadline: 12/16/24

The Amber Grant by WomensNet is providing $10,000 and $25,000 grants for female entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams.

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To be eligible, applicants must be a women-owned business or a female entrepreneur. Further, Applicants must share their business or business idea and explain how they would use the grant money.

 

Deadline: Monthly

HVAC small businesses can hire students and recent grads and get reimbursed for up to 90% of intern wages! The program offers access to a pool of qualified candidates and supports flexible internship schedules.

Program participants can receive a grant of up to $5,000 to cover the costs of recommended measures or certain types of resiliency equipment such as portable flood barriers, generators, and fire-proof storage containers.

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The program is first-come, first-served within specific geographic boundaries. SBS will continue to process applications and subsequent grants until the funding has been exhausted.

Public Sector Grant Programs
New York State has launched a Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program which will offer early-stage start-up companies in high-growth industries $50,000 to $250,000 in growth assistance, which they will match with funds from private sector co-investors. 
SBIR/STTR programs support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.
The NYC Department of Small Business Services has launched the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (BPREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program for eligible small business or commercial properties. This program offers a free on-site, one-on-one risk assessment and $5,000 grant to buy recommended resiliency equipment, such as flood barriers, generators, and fireproof storage containers.
The Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) offers reimbursable grants of up to $5,000 to qualifying small and medium-sized business engaging in exporting for expenses related to participation in trade missions, trade shows exhibitions, export training, website translation, and development of international marketing campaigns.
As of 1/25/24 all STEP funding has been allocated. Any applications submitted on or after 1/25/24 will be accepted and put on a waiting list. If funds become available, companies from the waiting list will be notified.
The Global NY Grant Program offers reimbursable grants of up to $25,000 to help companies customize for export markets, participate in trade shows, and undertake product adaptation to meet foreign regulatory requirements. 
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