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NIDILRR's SBIR program. The SBIR program aims to support organizations to help advance technology, research, and support the social/economic benefits for the nation. The SBIR will be backing the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to provide 10 grants that support the improvement of the lives of those with disabilities. The total grant funding is estimated to be $1 million, and an outline of the available grants under this program can be found at the ACL website.

Small Business Transition Grant for Early Career Scientists: Both academia and small businesses help stimulate the US economy and produce products or services that benefit the US population. The NIH aims to support both industries while acknowledging there are often problems that arise when transitioning technology and products from academic laboratories to a small business setting. The Small Business Transition Grant for Early Career Scientists provides funding to those making this change to ensure that the best, most experienced teams are hired and the projects have enough resources to successfully launch in a small business setting. Requirements for applicants are detailed in the grant announcement. This grant will be open until August 23.

U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses are offered throughout the year. Minority-owned businesses can find information about local MBDA Business Centers at MBDA.gov.

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program. The federal government seeks to award at least 5% of federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses annually. Through this SBA program, the Office of Women’s Business Ownership provides support to women entrepreneurs by offering business training, counseling, federal contracts and access to credit and capital. Their goal is to offer equal opportunities for all women in business.

HUBZone Program. This program aids businesses in underutilized business zones by making them more competitive in regard to some government contracts. Businesses that join the HUBZone program can compete for set-aside contracts as well as receive preference on others, including a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.

500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program. Startups and small businesses seeking funding can do so on a rolling, year-round basis with the 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program. Since 2010, this program has offered businesses the opportunity for a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco in addition to a $150,000 investment. Rules for applying can be found on the company's website.

Antares REACH Grant Program. The Antares REACH Grant Program began to help support small businesses prepare for their next stage of growth. Specifically, the grant program will support businesses more than 51% owned by those who identify as New Majority, which includes women, people of color, military-affiliated, persons with disabilities, or LGBTQ+ community members. Recipients of this grant will receive $20,000 and be eligible for an additional $5,000 grant upon completion of a post-grant report. Visit the Hello Alice grant pageto apply before the July 15 deadline.

Patagonia Corporate Grant Program. Patagonia’s corporate grant program offers between $10,000 and $20,000 of funding to nonprofits with missions to protect and preserve the environment. If you meet the grant requirements, you can apply today.

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Catalyze Challenge Grant - Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge seeks proposals for exploratory work to develop and pilot innovations that propose a new or experimental approach to solve a problem faced by learners, employers, or others involved with career-connected learning. Funding up to $250,000. Apply by 9/22/2023 - https://www.catalyzechallenge.org/round-three-grant-funding

Leslie's Certification Boost Grant - NAACP and Leslie's Certification Boost Grant is intended to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining vital business certifications including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE), among others. Focus is on businesses in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Funding of $5,000. Apply by 9/8/2023 - https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants/naacp-and-leslies-inc-certification-boost-grant

Novae Grants Database - Novae Grants database are intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups - https://grants.novaegrants.com/

Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines - https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application