Loans & Grants

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

Local government loan/grant programs
Florida

City of Orlando

Business Assistance Program

The Business Assistance Program (BAP) is a matching grant program designed to encourage small businesses to locate, expand or redevelop in the City of Orlando. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, street lighting and fire hydrant installation/relocation, sidewalk repairs; traffic signalization; water and sewer line construction, removal or relocation; curb, gutter, street improvements and landscaping or installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Area served: Orlando, Florida
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Maryland

Maryland Department of Commerce

ExportMD Program

Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Applications due first of each month.

Area served: Maryland
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Georgia

City of Conyers

Conyers Georgia Small Business Grant

Eligible residents and businesses may apply for American Recovery Act Plans funds through the city of Conyers beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. Grants of $5,000.


Area served: Conyers, Georgia
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Colorado

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

Advanced Industries Export Grant

Helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses for up to $15,000.

Area served: Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Maryland

State of Maryland

Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund

This is an evolving loan fund, which supports small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional loans or financing. This specific program will grant priority to businesses in Baltimore City and rural regions across the state. 

Area served: Maryland
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

eBay

2024 eBay Up & Running Grant

The 2024 eBay Up & Running Grant program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, eBay education, and a $500 stipend that sellers can use to equip themselves with essential office technology from eBay Refurbished.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024
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Accion Opportunity Fund, LegalZoom, NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League

Fast Break for Small Business

Fast Break for Small Business provides entrepreneurs across the country with grants and LegalZoom services to support their small businesses. The program aims to assist business owners with the tools and resources they need to start and grow their businesses.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, September 13, 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
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National

The Halstead Grant

2024 Halstead Grant

The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists. The experience is designed to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. 

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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National

H&R Block

Fund her Future Small Business Grant

One grand prize winner will receive a small business grant of $50,000. Additional finalists will receive a grant of $12,500. All winners will also receive services from H&R Block experts, including tax assistance, bookkeeping, and more.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, May 26, 2024
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