Grant Capital
Grants provide non-repayable funds to support your business’s growth and development.
State of Ohio Services & Incentives
development.ohio.gov
Offers a variety of bonds, grants, loans and tax credits that can assist Ohio companies as they grow and create jobs in Ohio.
City of Cleveland Incentives & Financing
makeitincleveland.org
Has a variety of loans and grants to help expand or relocate your company to Cleveland.
JobsOhio Services & Incentives
jobsohio.com
Offers performance-based incentives to assist companies that are locating or expanding their operations in Ohio.
America’s Top Small Business Contest (US CoC)
uschamber.com
A contest hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce whose winners are awarded various cash prizes, recognition, and publicity, including a grand cash prize of $25,000.
Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator Program
sell.amazon.com
Offers financial assistance, education and coaching, and Amazon marketing and advertising support to any eligible minority applicant with an Amazon business account.
WomensNet Amber Grant
ambergrantsforwomen.com
Offers a monthly prize of $10,000 to eligible woman applicants, along with various other grant opportunities.
SoGal Foundation Black Founder Startup Grant
usbusinessgrants.org
Offers grants of up to $10,000 to black and multiracial women and nonbinary entrepreneurs eventually planning to seek investors financing.
Etsy Emergency Relief Fund
survey.alchemer.com/s3/7001185/Disaster-Relief-Grant-App
Provides disaster relief grant of up to $2,500 for existing Etsy sellers affected by a natural disaster.
Cleveland Foundation Grants
clevelandfoundation.org
Offer small business grants on a rolling basis. Priority given to businesses operating in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Leadership Development, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement and Youth & Social Services.
ZenBusiness #MomsMeanBusiness
zenbusiness.com
Covers the cost of business formation and helps “mompreneurs” set up processes to track expenses, secure a business name and more. All mothers are eligible.
NASE Growth Grants
nase.org
Offers small business grants up to $4,000 for 3-month+ members of NASE.org.
Rebuild the Block Bridge the Gap Fund
rebuildtheblock.org
Provides financial assistance to Black entrepreneurs who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and/or looting destruction.
Fearless Strivers Grant Contest
fearless.fund
Awards winners $20,000 grants, along with mentorship and digital tools to help you grow online. Open to black women who are US residents and the principal owners of a US-based small business.
iFundWomen Universal Grant Application
ifundwomen.com
Free submission of a grant application to the iFundWomen database to match with suitable grants as they arise.
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
fedex.com
Awards over $250k to 12 small businesses each year, focusing on providing grants to businesses with “products reaching niche and under-served markets, business models focused on sustainability, and just all-around innovative products.”