Small Businesses Grants for 2022
**updated 11/16/2022
Grants for small businesses looking to grow or needing assistance are now available to apply! Below are various grants for businesses located nationally in the United States, locally in New York, and worldwide. Many grants are available for women-owned and minority-owned businesses as well. Good luck!
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS
$20,000 and FedEx Office print services credit worth $1,500. All winners will receive a Klaviyo subscription, a website audit by Higher Visibility, a sustainable packaging consultation with EcoEnclose, and much more!
NASE members can receive up to $4,000 for their small business through the NASE Growth Grants program. Since 2006, the NASE has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to members through the Growth Grants program by providing small business grants. Grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs.
https://bit.ly/3uQSopL
WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include “Marketing Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as two “$25,000 Year End Grants.”
https://bit.ly/3gOhlJZ
2022 Caress • IFundWomen of Color Dreams to Reality Fund Program
Through the Caress Dreams to Reality Fund, 30 women of color founders who qualify will be enrolled in an exclusive 12-week crowdfunding accelerator program to set them up for a successful fundraise on IFundWomen. Each recipient will also receive a $5,000 grant, plus one-year annual coaching membership to help grow their business and reach their funding goals!
https://bit.ly/3gPeArV
Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants
In 2022, Merchant Maverick will be giving a total of $100K to Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent. Specifically, this year’s grants of $10K each will be going to ten different AAPI-owned restaurants. American citizens who are also a member of the AAPI community, and own a restaurant, food cart, kiosk, grocery store, bakery, cafe, or other foodservice business are encouraged to apply.
https://bit.ly/3HZobII
digitalundivided’s BREAKTHROUGH Program – Dallas
digitalundivided’s BREAKTHROUGH Program, powered by JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways, provides founders with a deeper understanding of their customers, the business model that is right for their businesses, types of funding and how to establish strong banking relationships, and how to connect with local resources. In addition, each company accepted into the cohort will receive a $5,000 grant. Applicants must identify as a Black or Latina woman and have an established business in the Dallas, Texas area.
https://bit.ly/3sKtXrp
Power Forward Small Business Grant
Vistaprint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation & the NAACP teamed up to empower Black-owned small businesses. Power Forward Small Business Grants provide $25,000 + design and marketing assistance to qualified applicants on a rolling basis.
https://bit.ly/3GScAtt
BGE Energizing Small Business Grant
The BGE Energizing Small Business Grant program assists Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery, as part of BGE’s Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan.
https://bit.ly/33siPXm
Invest in Progress Grant Program
The Invest in Progress Grant was launched by the BOSS Network in partnership with Sage to knock down barriers for Black female entrepreneurs.
https://bit.ly/3GTUCaa
NEW YORK GRANT PROGRAMS
Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative
Grants, tax credits, and Technical Assistance Programs for New York State businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
https://on.ny.gov/3JARYYr
New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
The NYS Covid-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program will provide grants of up to $50,000 (maximum of 10% of gross receipts) to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3HYB7OU
New York State Restaurant Resiliency Program
The Restaurant Resiliency Program provides grants to restaurants that offer meals and other food-related items to New Yorkers within distressed or underrepresented communities.
https://on.ny.gov/3Bo31l0
Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Empire State Development (ESD) is working in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase the number of small businesses that begin to export; increase the value of exports for small businesses that currently export; and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
https://on.ny.gov/3oTi3KA
Global NY Fund Grant Program
The $35 million Global NY Fund provides grants and loans to help New York State’s small and medium-sized businesses go global and create new jobs. The Global NY Fund Grant Program is open to New York State companies and non-profit organizations seeking to create or expand direct exports. All export grants are awarded on a reimbursable basis.
https://on.ny.gov/3HTZ6yY
CitizensNYC
CitizensNYC offers grants of up to $10,000 in Neighborhood Business Grants, which prioritize businesses owned by people of color, immigrants, and women. For the last 47 years, CitizensNYC has been awarding micro-grants for community building projects. The funds come from a combination of private foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donations.
https://bit.ly/3uSquJZ
Zakat Fund of NYC
The Zakat Fund is offering support to 501(c)(3) organizations working to support residents of the NYC metropolitan area.
https://bit.ly/3uRoAJp
Dream Big,
La Shawn, Small Business Warrior