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Small Business Grants | Raleighnc. gov Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh's Official Website (www. raleighnc.
gov) https://raleighnc. gov/doing-business/services/small-business-grants The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant encourages growth and development by assisting property owners who want to activate their vacant or underutilized commercial building space in Raleigh to create new business use or new jobs.
The City of Raleigh’s Façade Grant Program helps businesses and property owners in older commercial areas upgrade and improve their building’s exterior appearance. Since the program’s inception in the early 1980s, it has assisted in the rehabilitation of more than 100 buildings, increasing their attractiveness to new customers and contributing a positive influence toward revitalization of their respective areas.
The City of Raleigh has placed a priority on helping innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. As such, the City adopted the Impact Partner Grant program which provides funding to innovation ecosystem partners – including startups, non-profits, social enterprises, and universities – for bold new initiatives to enhance the lives of others.
Downtown Raleigh Alliance Storefront Upfit Grant The goal of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance Storefront Upfit Grant is to incentivize and attract new retail, restaurant, and service businesses, aid in the expansion of existing retail businesses, direct support to strategic areas, accommodate pop-up uses that may convert to long-term tenants, better support Minority and Women-owned businesses, and ultimately drive a healthy and strong storefront economy in Downtown Raleigh.
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) The Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) is a performance-based, discretionary incentive program that provides cash grants directly to new and expanding companies to help offset the cost of locating or expanding a facility in the state of North Carolina. The amount of the grant is based on a percentage of the personal income tax withholdings associated with the new jobs.
This grant applies for companies that have a hundred or more employees. The One North Carolina Fund (OneNC) is a discretionary cash-grant program that allows the Governor to respond quickly to competitive job-creation projects. Awards are based on the number of jobs created, level of investment, location of the project, economic impact of the project and the importance of the project to the state and region.
This grant applies for companies that have a hundred or more employees. SBIR/STTR Small Business Technology Funding The NIH SBIR program funds early stage small businesses that are seeking to commercialize innovative biomedical technologies. This competitive program helps small businesses participate in federal research and development, develop life-saving technologies, and create jobs.
Business Development Grant Wake County’s Business Development Grant offers a series of five tiers with investment and job thresholds. Special consideration may be provided for corporate, regional, or Fortune 500 companies’ divisional headquarters projects and large international companies.
Pathway to Entrepreneurship Mini-Grants The mini-grant programs are designed to support participants of the Pathway to Entrepreneurship (PTE) program in launching and growing their businesses through three distinct phases. Mini-Grant #1 provides an initial $500 to help participants formally establish their business, covering costs like forming an LLC, purchasing bookkeeping software, and obtaining essential insurance.
To qualify, participants must complete a business plan and confirm their intent to start the business after discussing with PTE staff. Mini-Grant #2 offers additional funds to participants who have registered their business with the State of North Carolina and used the first grant. This grant supports foundational elements such as creating a website, purchasing a domain name, and executing digital marketing strategies.
Mini-Grant #3 is aimed at businesses in the growth phase, helping them achieve sustainability. Funds can be used for professional development, attending business events, obtaining certifications, joining business organizations, and acquiring necessary equipment. Participants must submit receipts for previous expenditures and be assessed by PTE staff to qualify for this final grant.
Mini-Grant Eligibility Requirements Presione aquí para traducir la página . Small Business Development Analyst courtney. jemison@raleighnc.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business owners in eligible areas of Raleigh, North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Grants to North Carolina Small Business Owners for Building Upgrades are due July 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grants to North Carolina Small Business Owners for Building Upgrades is funded by City of Raleigh, North Carolina. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.