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US Sector Grants

Agriculture & Food Business Grants

UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Agricultural Support

Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.

Food Production & Innovation

Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.

Rural Enterprise

Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.

US Agriculture & Food Grants

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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U.S. Small Business Administration

SBIR/STTR programs

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs that provide funding for research and development to small businesses.

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program

Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in small cities.

Up to $500,000FloridaInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Empire State Development

NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program

Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.

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SBA

Research and Development Grants

Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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USDA

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California Provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

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All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Wish

The Wish Local Empowerment Program

Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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StartOut

StartOut Scholarship Program

Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.

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PEDIGREE Foundation

PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant

Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation

Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation

Offers grants of up to $10,000 to aspiring women entrepreneurs in Michigan who embody the passion and vision of Olga Loizon.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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NASE

National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants

The NASE Growth Grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing, and more.

$4,000NationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US agriculture & food grants