This fund supports equity investments in basic manufacturing, distribution networks, consumer goods and related services networks. Eligible countries include Central Europe/Baltic Republics, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and… Read the rest

This fund supports equity investments in all sub-Saharan countries, except South Africa, with a focus on telecommunications, natural resources and manufacturing. By supplementing the capital of privately owned, privately managed investment funds, OPIC can help profit… Read the rest

This program provides equity investments in the NIS/Baltic region for agriculture, food firms, infrastructure projects, privatizations, and food storage and distribution facilities. By supplementing the capital of privately owned, privately managed investment funds, OPIC can help… Read the rest

This program provides equity investments in Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey, and should they become eligible, Serbia and Kosovo. By supplementing the capital of privately owned, privately managed investment funds,… Read the rest

This fund provides equity investments in all OPIC eligible countries for environment oriented sectors relating to the development, financing, operating or supplying of infrastructure relating to clean water and energy. By supplementing the capital of privately… Read the rest

This fund supports equity investment in India for basic manufacturing, consumer goods, computer, banking and related industries. By supplementing the capital of privately owned and managed investment funds, OPIC can help profit oriented enterprises in emerging… Read the rest

This fund provides equity investment in South Africa and regional SADC countries for financial and service industries and diversified manufacturing. By supplementing the capital of privately owned and managed investment funds, OPIC can help profit oriented… Read the rest

This program supports equity investments in South America, with emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru, for diversified manufacturing, service and financial services. By supplementing the capital of privately owned and managed investment funds, OPIC can… Read the rest

This program funds equity investment in consumer products, financial services and telecommunication in the emerging market areas of Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, Sri Lanka, Laos and the Philippines. By supplementing the capital of privately… Read the rest

This fund provides equity investment in consumer products, financial and service industries, and diversified manufacturing in the following target areas: Latvia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Russia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Armenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Belarus, and Georgia. By supplementing the… Read the rest

This program supports equity investments in Russia in natural resource related companies, telecommunications, light manufacturing, and consumer services and products. This fund may also invest in other OPIC covered NIS states. The Russia Partners Fund, A… Read the rest

This fund provides equity investments in the Baltic, Russia, and NIS for large infrastructure projects including transportation, power, natural resource development and related industries. The AIG Brunswick Millennium Fund is a privately owned, privately managed investment… Read the rest

Community Express is a SBA loan program with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). It is offered in pre-designated geographic areas that primarily serve low and moderate incomes and New Market small businesses. The program also… Read the rest

The goal of the H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant Program is to raise the technical skill levels of American workers. Grants are awarded to local Workforce Investment Boards and business partnerships. The grants are to be… Read the rest

The SWCA program helps farmers and ranchers address threats to water, soil and other related natural resources, including grazing land, wetlands and wildlife habitat, by providing cost share and incentive payments. SWCA also helps landowners comply… Read the rest

Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) provides cost share assistance to agricultural producers to voluntarily incorporate conservation efforts, such as water management, water quality and erosion control, into their farming operations. AMA provides the personnel and resources needed… Read the rest

The main objectives of the program are to expand U.S. agricultural exports and to challenge unfair trade practices. The EEP helps products produced by U.S. farmers meet competition from subsidized products from other countries, and especially… Read the rest

The Dairy Export Incentive Program helps exporters of U.S. dairy products meet world prices for certain dairy products and destinations. Through this program, the USDA pays cash bonuses to exporters, allowing them to sell certain U.S.… Read the rest

The CCF Program was established to help owners and operators of U.S. Flag vessels accumulate the capital necessary to modernize and expand the U.S. Merchant Marine. The program promotes the construction, reconstruction or acquisition of vessels… Read the rest

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) established the National Maritime Resource and Education Center to assist marine suppliers, and the owner/operators of U.S. shipbuilding and repair facilities in improving their international competitiveness. For more information on the National… Read the rest

The EDA provides assistance to manufacturers and producers injured by increased imports. A network of 12 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAAC) help affected firms complete and submit an eligibility petition to the EDA. Once approved, the… Read the rest

Grants from the Native Hawaiian Library Services Program can be used to support improvements in library services to Native Hawaiians. Funds may be used to establish or enhance electronic links between libraries; link libraries electronically with… Read the rest

National Leadership Grants support innovation in providing public service and meeting community needs through the creative use of new technologies; model projects to be replicated though out the field; increased public access to museum collections; and… Read the rest

Museums for America Grants support projects and activities that strengthen museums as active resources and centers of community engagement. These grants may be used to fund ongoing museum activities; purchase equipment or services; research and scholarships;… Read the rest

This program offers business development assistance to business owners who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. The assistance provided includes: management and technical assistance, access to capital and other forms of financing, business training and counseling,… Read the rest

SCORE uses the management experience of retired and active business professionals to counsel and train potential and existing small business owners. SCORE members volunteer their counseling and mentoring services to the public free of charge, though… Read the rest

The PRIME program was created to help the smallest of small businesses, those with fewer than six employees. Under the Program for Investment in Micro-entrepreneurs (PRIME), the SBA provides federal funds to community based organizations that… Read the rest

The SBA’s Small Business Loan Programs provide guaranteed loans to small businesses that are unable to obtain traditional financing, but have shown the ability to repay loans granted. Priority is given to low income business owners,… Read the rest

The goal of this program is to promote economic development and job opportunities in low-income geographic areas through developmental venture capital investments in smaller businesses located in such areas. The SBA designates New Markets Venture Capital… Read the rest

This program helps small business obtain a "fair" share of contracts and sub-contracts for Federal government supplies and services, and a "fair" share of property sold by the government. Assistance includes: the application of small business… Read the rest

This program provides assistance to prospective, as well as present, small business persons to improve the skills necessary to manage and operate a business. The assistance includes workshops for prospective small business owners; management counseling including… Read the rest

The IMLS Conservation Project Support program awards matching grants to help museums identify conservation priorities and needs, and perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections. The primary goal of each project must be conservation… Read the rest

The Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) supports a two day site visit by conservation professional to perform the assessment and up to three days to write the report. The general conservation survey or assessment provides an overview… Read the rest

The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the American Association of Museums. It is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan… Read the rest

NCUA staff will explain Federal Credit Union chartering requirements to any group interested in forming a credit union. They also help with the preparation of the charter application, assist newly chartered credit unions begin operation, and… Read the rest

This program provides funding to private operators of over-the-road buses to assist with the costs and training necessary to comply with the Department of Transportation’s "Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities" rule. Capital projects eligible for funding… Read the rest

This program’s purpose is to assist in the planning, acquisition, installation and modernization of public telecommunication facilities. Grants are given to extend public telecommunications service by the most efficient and economical means; including the use of… Read the rest

Grant funds from this program can be used to improve the economic development of rural areas by providing technical assistance for rural businesses, training for rural entrepreneurs and economic development officials, or planning for business and… Read the rest

The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center provides financial assistance to the U.S. Sheep and Goat Industries to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of sheep, goats, and their products within the United States. For more… Read the rest

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service provides direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses for measures to help reduce the cost and consumption of energy. Funds must be used to purchase renewable… Read the rest

This program provides assistance to rural communities with extremely high energy costs. Funds must be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve the energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities in these communities. For more… Read the rest

In order to conserve and develop the Great Plains water and soil resources, technical and financial assistance is provided to farmers and ranchers to plan and implement conservation practices. Cost-share funds are available for many of… Read the rest

This program provides technical, educational and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water and other natural resource concerns on their lands through the implementation of structural, vegetative, and land management practices. Technical… Read the rest

The Emerging Markets Program’s goal is to promote, enhance, or expand the export of U.S. agricultural commodities in low to middle income counties that are likely to emerge as promising export markets in the near future.… Read the rest

Funds from this program can be used to administer revolving loan and guaranty loan programs to promote economic development on tribal lands. Assistance is provided to American Indian owned businesses in obtaining financing from private sectors.… Read the rest

This program helps Indian farmers, ranchers and landowners manage and develop their land for farming and grazing. It also provides for noxious weed eradication by means of chemical, mechanical, cultural, and biological control methods. For more… Read the rest

This program provides emergency assistance to eligible livestock owners in an area, county or state where an official emergency has been declared due to insect infestation, disease, fire, drought, flood, hailstorm, hurricane, earthquake, hot weather, c… Read the rest

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is a government owned corporation created to provide comprehensive crop insurance nation wide. Catastrophic crop insurance protection (CAT) is fully subsidized except for administrative fees paid by the producer. This… Read the rest

This program encourages the continuation and maintenance of voluntary private pension plans, provides for timely and uninterrupted payment of pension benefits to participants and beneficiaries in plans covered by the PBGC, and maintains premiums at the… Read the rest

This program makes grants for research and demonstration projects designed to improve the quality and availability of emergency medical services in rural areas. Funds may be used to develop and use new, innovative communications technologies; develop… Read the rest

This program offers grants to conduct research in the areas of buildings, industry and transportation. Grants are also offered to develop and transfer conservation technology to the non-federal sector. For more information on this program (81.086… Read the rest

The focus of the Fossil Energy Research and Development program is to promote the development and use of environmentally and economically advanced technologies for supply, conversion, delivery and utilization of fossil fuels. For more information on… Read the rest

The Department of Energy provides funding to conduct research and development efforts in the following energy technologies: distributed energy and electric reliability, solar, hydrogen, biomass, fuel cells and infrastructure, geothermal, wind and hydropower. Grants are also… Read the rest

This program provides assistance to fishing vessel owners, operators, and crew, and fish processors that are facing failure due to a fishery resource disaster. For more information on the program (11.477 Fisheries Disaster Relief) contact Alicia… Read the rest

This program’s objective is to protect U.S. agriculture from harmful plant and animal diseases and pests. It provides for inspections to detect and evaluate infestations and carries out regulatory actions to prevent the interstate spread of… Read the rest

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Inventions and Innovation program provides financial and technical support to inventors and businesses to develop energy saving concepts and technologies. Grant recipients are selected through a competitive process. For more information… Read the rest

The Department of Energy grants nonexclusive, revocable patent licenses to qualified applicants with plans to develop and/or market one of the more that 1,200 DOE owned U.S. Patents. For more information on the program (81.003 Granting… Read the rest

To encourage private U.S. investment in developing countries, OPIC provides insurance to protect against the risks of inconvertibility, expropriation and political violence. Insurance is available for contractors and exporters against arbitrary drawings of letters of credit… Read the rest

Large publicly owned community drinking water utilities that serve at least 100,000 people are eligible to apply for this funding. Recipients of these grants may use the money to conduct a vulnerability assessment, develop or revise… Read the rest

Large privately owned community drinking water utilities that serve 100,000 or more people are eligible to apply for this funding. The money may be used to conduct a vulnerability assessment, develop or revise an emergency response… Read the rest

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation provides financing for investments in developing countries for projects that contribute to the social and economic development of the host country and at the same time have a positive impact on… Read the rest

This program provides vocational and counseling to recipients of VA pensions so they may get and keep a suitable job. Veterans who meet certain eligibility requirements may be provided with the goods or commodities to start… Read the rest

This Vocational Rehabilitation Program provides services and assistance to help disabled veterans get and keep a suitable job. The program also provides the needed services and assistance to help individuals achieve the necessary skills to maximize… Read the rest

This program establishes Veteran Business Outreach Centers to provide long term training, counseling, and mentoring to small businesses and potential small businesses owned and operated by eligible U.S. Veterans. For more information on this program (59.044… Read the rest

Under this program, small contractors unable to obtain a bond are guaranteed surety bonds issued by commercial surety companies. Guarantees are for up to ninety percent of the losses incurred and are paid by participating sureties… Read the rest

The Community Development Revolving Loan Program for Credit Unions provides funding to support low-income credit unions’ efforts to provide a variety of financial and related services designed to meet the needs of their community. For more… Read the rest

This program is designed to help small businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged persons, and businesses owned and operated by women increase their participation in Department of Transportation programs and funded projects. For more information on the… Read the rest

The purpose of this program is to assure that air transportation services are provided to eligible communities. Subsidy payments are made to air carriers providing air services to eligible locations in order to ensure the continuation… Read the rest

This program provides financial assistance to national, regional, and local initiatives that address public transportation. Projects may include employment training programs; outreach programs to increase minority and women’s employment in public transportation activities; research on training… Read the rest

This program provides technical and financial assistance to rural transportation providers. Funding may be used for operating and administrative expenses, and for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities and equipment. For more information on the… Read the rest

This program supports minority business development through indirect business assistance programs that identify and develop private markets and capital sources; expand business information and business services through trade associations; promote and support the utilization of Federal,… Read the rest

This program provides funding for eight Native American Business Development Centers that provide electronic and one-on-one business development service to Native Americans interested in entering, expanding, or improving their efforts in the marketplace. For more information… Read the rest

The Minority Business Development Agency provides funding for Minority Business Development Centers. For a nominal fee, these centers provide a wide range of services from initial consultations, to the identification and resolution of specific business problems.… Read the rest

Working in partnership with industry, the Advanced Technology Program provides funding for development of new, high-risk technologies that offer the potential for significant, broad based economic benefits for the entire country. For more information on the… Read the rest

The goal of this program is to assist state and local areas in the development and/or implementation of strategies designed to address structural economic adjustment problems resulting from sudden and severe economic dislocation such as plant… Read the rest

This program compensates U.S. Commercial fishermen for damage/loss of fishing gear and 50% of resulting economic loss due to oil and gas related activities in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf. For more information on… Read the rest

The EDA provides funding for special projects to support long-term economic development in areas experiencing substantial economic distress. Such projects could include water and sewer system improvements, industrial access roads, industrial and business parks, port facilities,… Read the rest

This program’s goal is to develop technology for land management and restoration with plant materials by promoting the use of new and improved plant materials for soil, water, and related resource conservation and environmental improvement programs.… Read the rest

The goal of this program is to fund rural economic development and job creation projects through electric and telephone utility companies. For more information on the program (10.854 Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants) contact Director,… Read the rest

The grant funds may be used for learning networks or programs that provide educational or job training instruction; to establish revolving loan funds; or refinancing services and fees. Funds may also be used to develop, construct… Read the rest

Funds from this program can be used for construction, repair, or purchase of year-round or seasonal housing; land acquisition and the improvements necessary to build; and developing related support facilities such as central cooking and dining… Read the rest

Program funds may be used for consumer advertising, point of sale demonstrations, public relations, trade servicing activities, participation in trade fairs and exhibits, market research and technical assistance. For more information on the program (10.601 Market… Read the rest

The purpose of this program is to develop, maintain and expand long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Funding from this program may be used for trade servicing, market research and technical assistance to actual or… Read the rest

Operating loans obtained through the Interest Assistance Program can be used to finance livestock or farm equipment; to pay annual operating expenses or family living expenses; or to refinance debts under certain conditions. For more information… Read the rest

Loan funds may be used to enlarge, improve, and buy family farms; provide necessary water and water facilities; provide basic soil treatment and land conservation measures; construct, repair, and improve essential buildings needed in the operation… Read the rest

This program provides financial assistance to producers of Bioenergy. The money is to be used to increase purchases of eligible commodities for the purpose of expanding production of Bioenergy, such as ethanol and bio-diesel, and to… Read the rest

The purpose of this program is to support the construction of on-farm grain storage facilities and to help farmers adapt to identify preserved storage and handling requirements for genetically enhanced production. For more information on the… Read the rest

This program provides grants to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses due to drought, hot weather, disease, insect infestation, fire, hurricane, flood, earthquake, severe storm or other disasters occurring after January 1, 2000. Benefits are… Read the rest

This program enables farmers to perform emergency conservation measures to control wind erosion on farmlands, to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes or other natural disasters and to carry out emergency water conservation or… Read the rest

This program provides financial assistance to farmers in order to ensure a steady supply of food, while maintaining the flexibility necessary to adjust to the condition of the economy while complying with farm conservation and wetland… Read the rest

This program provides money to dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy products who are forced to remove their products from commercial markets due to contamination. For more information on the program (10.053 Dairy Indemnity Program) contact… Read the rest

The Horsemen’s Welfare Trust provides grants to distressed horsemen in the harness racing industry or their families on the basis of need for essential items such as medical care, food, clothing and basic necessities. Contact Horsemen’s… Read the rest

The Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care awards up to twenty $1,000 grants each year to practitioners in all practice settings to develop innovative services and to share their experiences with other pharmacists. Applicants… Read the rest

Through the two-year fellowship program, the Foundation helps passionate social entrepreneurs develop new solutions to some of society’s most difficult problems. These social entrepreneurs and their organizations work to close deeply-rooted social, economic and political inequities… Read the rest

This foundation works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. The foundation focuses its operations and grant making on two areas: entrepreneurship and education. Giving is limited to… Read the rest

The Food Ventures Project works to create opportunities for new specialty food jobs and businesses in Southeast Ohio only. The program offers market and trend information, access to loan and venture funds, small business and financial… Read the rest

The Growth Opportunities Fund (GO Fund) provides financing to small businesses that does not require immediate repayment. Through this funding, it is easier to attract investors, and the GO Fund does not take an ownership stake… Read the rest

The GO TEXAN Partner Program is a dollar-for-dollar matching fund program open to small businesses that are members of GO TEXAN, Texas Department of Agriculture’s comprehensive marketing campaign for Texas agricultural products. The program’s funding assists… Read the rest

The Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation small business loan program awarded ten small business loans totaling $132,300 in the past year. This is for the Dorchester Bay area only. Contact Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, 594… Read the rest

Count Me In offers women access to business loans, consultation, and education, making loans of $500-$10,000 available to women who are trying to obtain their first business loan. The organization provides access to networks that expand… Read the rest