Loans & Grants

List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.

Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Black Cooperative Investment Fund

Black Cooperative Investment Fund

Apply for a zero-interest microloan to help fuel your business and Black economic empowerment in Southern California.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
California

Feed the Hunger Fund

Feed the Hunger Fund

The Feed the Hunger Fund is a unique food-focused loan program infuses capital and business expertise into communities excluded from traditional financing options.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Oregon

Coos Economic Development Corporation

Coos Economic Development Corporation Grants

For small businesses in Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield. Grant awardees will receive up to $5,000 towards storefront rent for 3-months, insurance, utilities, signage, and other reasonable expenses.

Area served: Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield, Oregon
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
Michigan

Detroit Pistons

SHOP313 RingCentral Grant

With the support of RingCentral, Amazon, and BELFOR, the Detroit Pistons will be recognizing six local businesses with a $10,000 grant, on-court recognition at a Pistons game, and a feature on Pistons' social channels. Deadlines are 12/14/22, 1/13/23, 2/10/23, 3/13/23, and 3/22/23.

Area served: Michigan
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Florida

Downtown Orlando

Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program

The MEBA Program can provide qualified new and existing businesses (retail and services) within the Target Area with both non-monetary and financial assistance for the following purposes:

-Business start-up or retention/relocation expenses

-Purchase of capital equipment

-Capital improvements

-Marketing support

Area served: Orlando, Florida
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

American Express, Main Street Alliance

Backing Small Businesses

The Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change. Applications will open on March 14 at 9:00 am CT.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Application deadline: Sunday, April 7, 2024
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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

Founders First CDC

Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant

The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. 

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Government loan/grant programs
National

U.S. Department of the Treasury

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

DoorDash

Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Winter Round - 2024)

DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started a Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Hidden Star

Galaxy Grant

Hidden Star's mission is to help women and minority entrepreneurs on their small business journeys. Enter for a chance to win their new $2,750 Galaxy Grant.


Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024