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SBA Community Advantage Loan for the Arts and Entertainment Industry is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program provides loans to independent artists and bands in the arts and entertainment industry to help them grow their brands and fund projects like albums and music videos. While a loan, it's a significant funding source for small businesses in this sector.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent artists or bands trying to make money with music. Must demonstrate the money-making potential of their work. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBA Community Advantage Loan for the Arts and Entertainment Industry is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program aims to expand access to AI knowledge, tools, training, and capacity building for all Americans.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DOD, DOE, NIST). The STTR program is similar to SBIR, expanding funding opportunities in the federal innovation R&D arena. A key difference is its emphasis on public/private sector partnerships, encouraging joint ventures between small businesses and non-profit research institutions.
The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
Read articleThe SBA's E2G grant funds up to 10 organizations at an average of $5M each to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers in 13 critical industries. The three-year continuous operating requirement is the eligibility cliff that will eliminate most newer trade groups and university centers.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative commits up to $50 million across as few as 10 awards to intermediaries that serve small manufacturers. Applications close June 15, 2026. The program structure rewards organizations with three-plus years of operating history and documented regional or national reach.
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