Massachusetts Grants for Small Business

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $50,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative appr...

Grants to California and Massachusetts academic and research institutions, CBOs, direct care providers, and new companies in eligible regions for brain-related research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to a full application. Funding is intended for sci...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve access to interest-free capital. Funding is provided as recoverable grants that are repaid if and when the recipient achieves specific financial milestones. The purpose of the program i...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International companies to facilitate marketing of their product. Eligible companies have not yet brought their product to market and plan to use the funding source's tools to do so. Applications are welcome from all industri...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and small businesses to promote improvements to cybersecurity technology and protection against cyber threats. Funding is intended for technology upgrades and to assist with procuring man...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts small businesses in eligible locations to address critical needs. Funding is intended to ensure that businesses have support options when experiencing financial challenges. Preference will be given to year-round businesses. Grant...

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligible use...

Guaranteed loans to USA and territories lenders to help finance community and economic development projects in rural areas. Funding is intended for projects such as the development of community facilities, the improvement of water and waste disposal, energy efficiency ...

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural areas of ...

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural familie...

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be awarded to...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of f...

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, restaur...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support the creation of online games. Applicants will submit information about their game and users will vote for their favorite. The winner of each monthly voting period will be eligible to receiv...

Grants to USA AI startups to support innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to provide support to entrepreneurs who have developed creative applications of AI across all sectors. The program is intended to advance AI technology and to r...

Grants to USA and territories patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and professionals, and pharmacies to provide financial assistance for prescription medications on behalf of low-income patients. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is i...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems and those...

Grants to USA and territories patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and pharmacies to provide financial support for health coverage payments on behalf of low-income patients. Applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups and IHEs to participate in a medical device accelerator. The purpose of the program is to improve pandemic preparedness worldwide. Emphasis will be placed on methods of detecting and diagnosing pathogens in order ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, teams, IHEs, and agencies to create open-source projects for public goods. This program is intended for non-commercial projects that make a significant open-source contributio...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding will be provided as reimbursements for the acquisition of equipment that makes business operations or buildings more energy efficient, reduces the...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, contractors, and private companies to prepare webinars related to improving water quality. The purpose of the program is to create content on a wide range of topics for a webinar series targeted at state, territory...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disasters, a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives to address global concerns. Eligible focus areas include human rights, the environment, education, conflict resolution, population, energy, reproductive heal...

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts restaurants in eligible locations to address the negative impacts of new regulations. Funding is intended to assist local eateries with the economic challenges caused by regulatory requirements. The grant will help restaurants that...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories independent retailers for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover expenses needed to reopen and sustain operations after unforeseen events, such as inventory replacement, property repairs, relocation costs, and other...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and biotech industry applicants for research activities related to Rett syndrome. Funding is intended to test compounds to be employed in drug studies involving mice with the ultimate goal of transitioning these drug...

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA businesses for operating support and to promote growth. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including inventory, commercial rent, utilities, marketing, software, bookkeeping services, and professional development...

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct time-sensitive health research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to evaluate the effectiveness ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, founders w...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research institutions, universities, and private sector entities for projects to foster systemic change. Focus areas include school-based financial literacy programs for youth and research on global food...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, teams, individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for open-source projects and proofs of concept for public goods. The awarded grants can be converted into investments when certain milestones are rea...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts teams and individuals in eligible locations for projects to build decentralized apps. Applicants should be able to provide quick results and be able to conduct the projects themselves. All funded projects should make a technical...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams to design internet-based financial services. Proposals should be technically sound and have market potential, while also focusing on security considerations. The purpose of this program is ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, teams, and companies for innovative projects to promote technological advancement and network decentralization. Funding is intended for projects that yield quick results and that can be carried out by the proposer. The focus ...

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projects th...