Grants for Business Launch and Growth
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadline: 12/13/24
The Amber Grant by WomensNet is providing $10,000 and $25,000 grants for female entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams.
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.
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.