Business and Commerce Grants
16 active federal business and commerce grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Data Analytics & AI to Counter Global Diversion
DOS-ACN · DFOP0018157
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
SBA · SB-OIIGA-26-001
Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project
DOS-EB · DFOP0019193
Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)
USDA-RBCS · RD-RBS-26-01-FIELDS
Fiscal Year 26 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)
DHS-DHS · DHS-26-MT-023-01-99
Strengthening U.S. Market Mastery and Investment Ties (SUMMIT)
DOS-JOR · PAS-JOR-FY26-002
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
SBA · SB-OIIFT-26-001
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
DOS-KWT · PAS-KWT-FY26-01
ScaleUp Bolivia
DOS-BOL · PD-LAPAZ-FY26-02
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4
USDA-RBCS · RD-RBS-26-04
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
DOS-NZL · PDS-NEWZEALAND-2026-01
U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue
DOS-NZL · PDS-NEWZEALAND-2026-02
FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
USDA-RBCS · RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
USDA-RBCS · RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016
About Business and Commerce Grants
Federal business and commerce grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most business and commerce grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
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How do I find business and commerce grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for business and commerce grants?
Most business and commerce grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for business and commerce grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for business and commerce programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.