This week there are a number of grants available for small businesses ranging from $500 to $25,000. And some of them have different July deadlines, so you have to apply before the month is up. With the state of the economy being what it is, you should always be on the lookout for grants you can apply for.
Grants look to provide immediate help with an infusion of cash for the small businesses they want to support. Whether it is a public or private grant, as a business owner you owe it to yourself to try and get these grants. Take a look at what is available.
The grants with a July deadline include several options. This includes Small Incentive Programs from local governments to business capital provider Antares, Bantera Bank, and others. Even though all grants have a deadline, these have a final application deadline of sometime in July, so keep an eye on the dates before you apply.
The latest Micro Business and Women-Owned Business Grants Small business grants are looking to help with funds up to $25,000. The grants are coming from local and state programs as well as the Wells Fargo Foundation, Coos Economic Development Corporation, and others.
If you happen to be in Texas, there is $100,000 in grant money available for underrepresented business owners in the state. The grants will range from $1,500 – $10,000 per company. Additionally, it includes a guaranteed spot in one of Founders First’s accelerator programs to provide further help with business operations and more.
In related news, the Senate has introduced a bill to issue another round of COVID relief to help small businesses by making $6 Billion available. The grants will provide the funds to hard-hit small businesses that can demonstrate substantial losses in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is also a notice from the SBA for small businesses affected by wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington. Although these are not grants, the loans the SBA offers have low-interest rates (2.88%) and long terms (up to 30 years). If you are in those states, don’t pass up the opportunity.