Grants for Small Businesses due by December
Small businesses across the nation are presented with a plethora of grant opportunities to support their growth and recovery. Here's a roundup of some notable funding programs currently available:
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program is accepting applications for its second round of funding. This grant offers funds for physical improvements such as painting and signage for businesses. However, it's important to note that businesses that received funds during the first round are not eligible to apply. Applications for this funding round are due by December 31.
Canton, New York
The Canton CARES Small Business Grant Program is offering grant funds to small businesses with less than 25 employees that have faced hardships due to the pandemic. Interested businesses should reach out to the Office of Economic Development for more details and application materials, with a deadline of December 20.
Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro is expanding its facade grant program with a $100,000 grant from the state, targeting underserved businesses in downtown and neighboring areas. Applications are due by December 20.
York County, Pennsylvania
The 2023 BLOOM Grant Program, facilitated by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, is supporting women-owned small businesses. Eligible businesses in York County can apply for grants of up to $1,500. The deadline to apply is December 1.
California
Small agricultural businesses in California that have been financially impacted by severe drought and/or flooding can apply for grant funds. Eligible businesses can apply for up to $100,000, but the application deadline is not specified.
Crisfield, Maryland
Crisfield is allocating $150,000 of its federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to a new small business grant program. The Small Business Retention Assistance Grant plans to award $3,000 grants to 50 local shops. Eligible businesses must have at least one year in business, fewer than 25 employees, and not be part of a franchise or national corporation. The due date for applications is December 5.
Sacramento, California
The city of Sacramento is dedicating $3.5 million to two separate grant programs for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Sacramento. Both programs have an application deadline of December 5. The first program offers grants of up to $10,000, while the second, the North Sacramento Transformative Reinvestment Grant Program, is for businesses within District 2 boundaries, with funds intended for job creation, retention, or expansion of programs or services.
King County, Washington
King County is launching a new grant program, the King County Department of Local Services Storefront Repair Program, to support small businesses in unincorporated King County that have experienced vandalism or break-ins since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to repair and restore storefronts, with an application deadline of December 31.
Waynesboro, Virginia, and Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Both Waynesboro and Pittsfield have facade grant programs available, but the specifics of their eligibility criteria and application deadlines vary.
Canton, Ohio
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is not specified in the provided information, but it's worth noting that some cities with similar names, such as Canton, New York, are offering small business grants.
Gran Coramino®Tequila
Gran Coramino®Tequila is launching a new round of applications for The Coramino Fund, providing grants and educational programming to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs around the country.
As always, it's essential to thoroughly research each grant opportunity to ensure eligibility and adhere to application deadlines. Good luck to all the small businesses seeking funding!
