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231 grants + 85 benefits — 316 programs total. Use AI search to find what fits your situation.
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U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs
ABLE Accounts
ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that allow individuals with qualifying disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, up to a $100,000 balance. Annual contributions up to the gift tax exclusion ($18,000 in 2024) can come from the account owner, family, and friends; withdrawals for qualified disability expenses (housing, education, transportation, health) are tax-free. Starting January 1, 2026, the age-of-onset limit expands from before age 26 to before age 46.
WomensNet
Amber Grant for Women
Monthly and annual grants awarded to women entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses. Monthly winners are eligible for a larger year-end award. Open to women-owned businesses at any stage.
Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Assistive Technology Act funds a program in every state and territory to increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities of all ages and disability types. State AT programs offer device demonstration centers, short-term device loan programs, device reutilization programs that redistribute pre-owned equipment at little or no cost, and alternative financing programs with low-interest loans to help people purchase AT. No single application or income threshold applies nationally — services vary by state program.
Cartier
Cartier Women's Initiative Award
International program supporting women entrepreneurs running businesses with strong social or environmental impact. Finalists receive funding, mentoring, and access to the Cartier global network.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
CDFI Fund Technical Assistance Grants
The CDFI Fund Technical Assistance component helps Community Development Financial Institutions build organizational capacity to better serve low-income communities. Grants fund staff training, technology upgrades, strategic planning, and new product development to strengthen CDFI operations and mission impact.
Comcast
Comcast RISE Grant
Funds small businesses owned by people of color with marketing, media, and technology resources. Open to businesses that have been operating for at least three years.
Department of Energy
DOE SBIR Phase II
Full-scale R&D funding for energy-focused small businesses that completed DOE SBIR Phase I. Awards fund up to two years of continued research to advance the technology toward commercial deployment. Applicants must have demonstrated satisfactory Phase I technical results.
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE State Energy Program (SEP)
The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funding and technical assistance to states and territories for developing and implementing state-specific energy initiatives. SEP funds a wide range of activities including renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvements, transportation sector initiatives, and energy planning. Grants flow from DOE to states, who then issue sub-grants to businesses and organizations.
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program provides contracting opportunities and technical assistance to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in federally funded transportation projects. Certified DBEs receive bid preference and set-aside opportunities on highway, transit, and aviation contracts.
Department of Transportation
DOT SBIR
Funds transportation-related R&D by small businesses with strong commercial potential. Topics cover safety, efficiency, and innovation across all transportation modes including road, rail, aviation, and maritime. Phase I awards test feasibility; Phase II awards fund full R&D.
Economic Development Administration
EDA Build to Scale — Venture Challenge
Funds entrepreneurs and startups through competitions and accelerators run by regional innovation organizations. Awards support capacity-building for regional entrepreneurial ecosystems and direct assistance to high-growth startups.
Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant
Funds women-owned small businesses focused on social and environmental change. Grants support businesses with under $1M annual revenue that are working toward a more sustainable and equitable world.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program provides funds to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, improve the number and quality of emergency shelters, help operate emergency shelters, provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families, and prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Clean School Bus Program
The Clean School Bus program provides up to $5 billion over five years to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and clean school buses. Priority is given to high-need local education agencies, rural local education agencies, and tribal schools. Grants and rebates fund the purchase of new electric and propane buses to replace older, higher-polluting diesel buses.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA SBIR
Funds small businesses developing innovative environmental technologies and solutions. Topics include air and water quality, waste management, climate change, and sustainable chemistry. Phase I awards fund feasibility; Phase II funds full R&D and early commercialization.