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
This BPL Competition provides Brooklyn-based startup entrepreneurs with the opportunity to win seed money. Grant awards include $20,000 for the first place winner, $10,000 for the second place, $5,000 for third place, and five $1,000 awards based on merit and audience choice.
To be eligible, businesses must operate in Brooklyn, have a Brooklyn Public Library Card, meet with a business advisor (the Pace SBDC can serve in this role), and attend a minimum of 3 PowerUP! webinar classes. Further, all businesses must have been in operation for less than one year and have earned less than $10,000. Interested applicants must register for an orientation.
Deadline: 04/30/2024
The American Dream Awards, presented by Hello Alice, is an opportunity for small businesses that epitomize the modern American Dream through their innovative solutions, outstanding community contributions, and commitment to sustainable business practices. With various categories, these prestigious awards are available to all for-profit businesses operating in the United States. Recipients will receive a package that comprises $1,000 in funding, access to a small business accelerator, media coverage, and various other perks!
Deadline: 04/30/2024
The Grow-NY competition attracts innovative, high-growth food and agriculture startups from across the globe and engages them in the region’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem.
To be eligible, applicants must be an established business entity in the food, beverage, and/or agriculture space.
Deadline: 05/15/2024
1010 WINS and Dime Community Bank – New York’s Premier Bank for Business – want to award you $10K to rebuild, relaunch or expand your business.
Deadline: 05/12/2024
With Mastercard prizing, four black women owned businesses have the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 in grants to go towards business growth along with digital tools to help them grow their business online, and mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business
Deadline: TBD
In this Pitch Program, woman-owned businesses with at least 51% Black/Brown women founders have the opportunity to compete for up to $10k to help accelerate their businesses.
Deadline: 10/9/24